Looking for a full face safety visor

[radhak]

I saw this on LV :



but it costs $45!

How about this for only $8? :



Anybody with inputs on either or any other?

[Mr__Bill]

I have had several of the lightweight full face shields, the HF variety. I use it often as goggles over glasses is a pain plus there is little fogging. Being light it's not a bother to keep it on and flip it down for cutting or whatever. Being inexpensive it's not so painful to damage it.

I would like one with the positive airflow and filtration that replaces both the goggles and respirator. I tend to not use a respirator as the mask and beard are not a good combination. They tend to be very pricey.

As for the original question, for me several of the inexpensive ones located in the shop where you need to use them (like hearing protectors) is better than one on the other side of the shop where you may not walk over and get it the one time you really should have. I believe in being smart up front to offset the stupid later, while the smart is not often too smart the stupid is always there.

Bill

[BobSch]

I bought this one from HF several years ago and have had no problems with it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96461 .

Looks like the second on you posted. The shield itself has a few scratches, but still works just fine.

[pelligrini]

I've used a cheapo visor like that bottom one when I was sand blasting my goat a couple decades ago. If you are going to be using one for a long period, I think the better head parts would be much more comfortable. The one on mine was just a hard plastic (and uncomfortable), that little note about a padded headband is nice.

It looks like that other one is a better fit to the body on the bottom too.

[Mr__Bill]

I was sand blasting my goat a couple decades ago.

Better not let the ASPCA hear about that.....

[Tom Slick]

you'll be fine with the cheapo one. the difference would be if you were going to wear it really often or for several hours at a time, then a more comfortable headband and higher quality shield would be a benefit.

If you want to play by the rules of safety you need to wear glasses along with the shield. face shields are considered secondary eye protection.

[crokett]

As Tom says, a cheapo one is ok for occasional use. I have one. About the only time I wear it is when working overhead and creating a lot of sawdust or when I am using the angle grinder and throwing a lot of sparks.

[radhak]

Occasional is right - just for the lathe, once I start using it. I was also toying with the idea of allowing my older girl onto the lathe, so this should be needed.

That warning about using glasses too was needed, Tom. I'd have not known.

Forgot to check on HF! Now that there's one close by, I should ask if they have one, would save on the shipping. Thanks guys!

[Uncle Cracker]

A good flip-down front-side visor is fine for most (see eye-protection caveat below). If you use a respo mask for sanding, you will need to get one that exhales to the sides for use under the visor, or your breath will fog it up. For those who use a visor constantly, a totally closed, power-vented mask is the ultimate. There are two basic types, both very expensive. The first is the canister type, which is lighter on the head, but the hose and canister can be a pain. The Triton line is the definitive example of this type. The other type is the self-contained type, which gives more freedom of movement, but can be tiring on the head and neck because of extra weight. The Trend Airshield series is the best example of this type. You will want to take note of the ratings for whatever you get, because as previously stated, many face shields are not rated high enough for eye protection (although the pricey ones often are) and you will need to wear safety glasses underneath.

[pelligrini]

Better not let the ASPCA hear about that.....

Hehehe, It was a '69 GTO. I figured while I had the frame off I might as well clean it up. I still have it, but it got turned into a jigsaw puzzle and there are a few pieces missing now.