Face protection

[rspsteve]

What full face visor would you guys reccommend?

Steve

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I use the Trend Airshield pro which is powered. The advantage is it doesn't mist up and you don't end up sweating like a leper!

 

[procell]

+1 for airshield

 

[WoodMangler]

+2 for AirShield

ETA: also useful when you're sweeping-up afterwards.

 

[gregmcateer]

I've got a seconhand 3M powered one - like the trend. Really pleased with it, though often forget you can't blow dust off the piece when wearing it!

 

[Grahamshed]

I also vote for the Trend Airshield for protection but they are a bit of a pineapple when you pick up the cup of tea.

 

[woodfarmer]

I use the Trend Airshield pro which is powered. The advantage is it doesn't mist up and you don't end up sweating like a leper!

me also....

 

[Grahamshed]

Ye Gods. At this rate we are going to have tp set up an air shield users group

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Ye Gods. At this rate we are going to have tp set up an air shield users group

It could be called "Hot Air"

I'll get me coat....

 

[-Matt-]

Honeywell Bionic.

http://www.arco.co.uk/products/339200

I use it with an angle grinder too and its fantastic against sparks.
I have one at work also (metalwork) and the amount of knocks and hits its taken both when worn and something hitting it when not worn makes me confident that it'll be fine against bits of wood that may part themselves from my workpiece.

Deflects dust pretty well but of course a mask is always preferable anyway.

-Matt-

 

[petercharlesfagg]

Me too! Another Airshield.

 

[Woodmonkey]

If you're looking for just face protection without the dust extraction that the airshield provides, I just use one from screwfix, cheap and cheerful, does the job.

 

[Mark Hancock]

If it's just face protection you want then +1 for the Honeywell Bionic (polycarbonate anti fog version). It's the most comfortable face visor around.

 

[cambournepete]

Powercap lite. The air shield didn't fit well over my glasses, plus wasn't as comfortable for me

 

[Paul Hannaby]

Another +1 for the Honeywell Bionic.

Remember which ever visor you get, they need to be replaced periodically.

 

[Dalboy]

Full face shield and cartridge type mask.

Or you could do like when I started one hand over eyes and one over mouth chisel under arm. no wonder I am useless at turning :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[rspsteve]

just a face shield is what I,m after ..thanks for all the replies
Steve

 

[vnaranbhai]

Hello,

Although, like most on this forum, I aspire to having a nice powered faceshield and mask the cost of one is substantial.
Therefore, I have an unpowered 3M 6899 / 6898 full face respirator mask. The mask has all the certifications one would think necessary in industry and is hence great.The advantage is that you get excellent visibility, no need for expensive batteries, the fit is comfortable and the filters are interchangeable so you can buy the 3M range of certified filters for use with solvents, wood dust, etc. Therefore the mask is useful for many things. The disadvantage is that the mask looks like a gas mask so can be scary for kids :->. But at the price <50 GBP, I think it is a great and safe start.