Brass Goggles

Black rubber, brass, distressed leather, dichroic glass, and ten screws. Finally finished 'em.

(Several people have asked for a kit of some sort, I'm looking into what it would take. I will post on the Brass Goggles blog if I figure it out. --mikest)

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bertmac says:

These are fantastic. The finish is looking very nice, subtle aging. I am incredibly impressed.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mrbob1000 says:

these look great... if only i had these and an old hot rod from the 40's and 50's

i have aviation goggles and i must say they both rock
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

jovino says:

Wow! I've seen the progress on these and I have to say that they are rather amazing! Good jorb!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

vrogy says:

Dude, that rules. *Please* post an instructable.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

davesbit says:

very cool!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

trebuchet03 says:

Very steampunk and excellent work :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bdu says:

Is this The Google I keep hearing about?
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mikest says:

bdu: haha, it does help me find things sometimes :D
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

fibra says:

What a cool retro googes. Very nice.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaap Verhoeven says:

Nice work!

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Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

anachrocomputer says:

I'm curious about the dichroic glass lenses. Did you have to order 'em specially? Or are they standard parts that are commonly available and you've re-purposed here?
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mikest says:

anachrocomputer: they are a standard part. 43mm highend cyberlight filters from apollo. however, i don't recommend them because they're rather fragile and will shatter if impacted.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

CitrusFreak says:

Wonderful! Be sure to let me know if you ever consider creating these to sell.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Cruickshank says:

beautiful!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jean&Vic says:

these are a work of art, quite eye catching, even at just a glance. Fascinating if one word were used to describe them, at least for me at any rate.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

DCE says:

What would be involved in making prescription lenses for these? Could I simply bring the goggles to my local eyewear shop and let them go to town?

I'd love to have some stylish goggles like these when riding my bike. When it's windy - especially in winter - the air curls around my glasses and makes me tear up like you wouldn't believe. Goggles are clearly necessary!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mikest says:

DCE: yes, an optician can make pretty much anything to spec, so long as one is willing to pay for it. I've had estimates everywhere from 50 to 150 for a pair. the various coatings can drive the price up pretty rapidly.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

gingerbugjones says:

terrific light and shadow
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

olisny's phone says:

These are absolutely lovely. Well done, sir.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Lane Winfield Moore says:

My god these are quite amazing.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Andre, Me [deleted] says:

What a classic! What I like most is the photo's composition and also the colours reflected by the lenses... amazing!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Stox - Ideas Playground says:

« Near to the perfection » is a good summary for the « gorgeous » concept.

► You are invited to post this gorgeous photography in the
ideas playground pool !!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

sakraft1 says:

We would be honored if you posted any or all of your awesome photos of your project in the goggles group:

www.flickr.com/groups/goggles/

They look really cool, keep up the good work.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Foto_Willy [deleted] says:

beautiful! greeting willy
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

EuphonicBoy says:

Must Have!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

keithsantaana says:

these steampunk goggles are amazing!!!!!! it's the finest piece of work i've seen by far. how much time was put into this project and also how much would something like this cost? i'd love to create something similar but i don't have the machines to do it. Oh my God!!! I seriously am obsessed with how you made this! any plans of posting the steps on instructables? could i buy a pair from you? i can't sleep.... i can't sleep!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

black_mage_magus says:

Those are very droolworthy. I would also like to add my expression of interest in a kit to those already expressed. When it comes to things that gorgeous, money is no object.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Danya R says:

i've just discovered this - fantastic bit of work! if i could get a pair, or a kit that's not too hard to finish off (no tools and bugger-all-squared experience with anything of the sort, alas), i don't know how i'd be able to restrain myself from obtaining them.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Benjius says:

Wow very cool ! can I order one pair ?
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ross millar says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Machined, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

awesome project.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

tripletlads says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Gotta Love Brass, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

dolphin_dolphin says:

Very nice imaging!!

Seen in "Gotta Love Brass".

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Natashahaha says:

Those are badass!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

mr-t says:

same goggles
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

mikest says:

@mr-t: same goggles? i don't understand...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

mr-t says:

my friend give the googles original from old store in japan (in my blog u can see the goggles)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

FleaCircusDirector says:

A good result, although I would have been tempted to use brass cheese head screws rather than the posidrive ones.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

mikest says:

@FleaCircusDirector - so would I...
www.flickr.com/photos/mikest/463753326/

;)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Klotz says:

These are absolutely lovely! Good job!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Neracon says:

@Mikest

I'm curious, what is the diameter of the lenses/frames? I'd love to see a shot of you, or someone, wearing them for scale.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

KurtS TestLab says:

Great goggles!

have a look at my "copy":
www.flickr.com/photos/28847016@N08/3824544594 /in/photostr...
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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