Poor's man mask

[emoreira]

Yes, you all can tell me all sort of insults, but here am I.
Someone gave me a Mares Wahoo mask that had both strap hangers (I don't know the right name) broken. Those hangers are part of the silicone skirt of the mask. A terrible design.

The mask was useless. The right place for it was the garbage bin. The mask was almost new. It deserved a second chance.
I couldn't resist a try. Imagine => drawing => CAD => 3Dprinter
Some drops of E6000 and a new neoprene strap. Back to work. Already 3 pool sessions and still there.

The added parts are almost invisible from inside.

 

[TheRealScubaSteve]

Yes, you all can tell me all sort of insults, but here am I.

What d'ya think you are, some kind of Wahoo? I admire your efforts. I hate throwing things away more as I get older. What material did you print with? I don't know much about printing, but it seems like there are endless interesting things to do with them.

Any noticeable difference in comfort?

 

[emoreira]

What d'ya think you are, some kind of Wahoo? I admire your efforts. I hate throwing things away more as I get older. What material did you print with? I don't know much about printing, but it seems like there are endless interesting things to do with them.

Any noticeable difference in comfort?

I hate throwing things that can be saved. I print with PETG filament. It has a good interlayer bond. The mask has a good comfort and fits perfect with my face. I didn't use it when it was new. It was given to me already broken.

 

[emoreira]

I'm not alone.
Several weeks ago, another dive instructor came to me asking if something could be done with a couple of masks he uses for pool courses.
You know, if it can be repaired, it's a lot cheaper than buying a new one.

 

[Couv]

Nice work @emoreira

Now tell me how one goes about re-bonding the glass back into a frameless mask.

 

[James79]

Nice work @emoreira

Now tell me how one goes about re-bonding the glass back into a frameless mask.

If you figure that out, you'll be a rich man!

 

[johndiver999]

Drill two holes in the plastic frame, make a loop of 100 lb fishing line, then run you mask straps through the loop. 5 minutes and free. Don't end up with a big piece of plastic sticking out that will snap off.