face shield

Re: face shield

Dick Parr

>John I broke down and finally got an airshield at the following link.

http://www.airwareamerica.com/airshield.htm

This thing is great. You use overlays to keep it clear and the air movement inside is good when you working hard. Actually did something healthy for myself with this purchase and no problems with my glass's fogging up.

Re: face shield

Phil Joines, Krum, Tx

>John,

I like the one from Woodcraft. The swivel mech has a ratchet rather than just swiveling. It doesn't fall down in front of my face if I bend over while it's up.

Re: face shield

Bob Moffett

>John,

I like the one from Woodworkers Supply. It has a good shape to it and is comfortable. It's also very durable. I've found that out the hard way several times. The cost is about $20. I use it with a Resporator air filter. No batteries to run down!

Bob M.

ace hardware

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>the ones from ace are cheap and the replacementt shiields are there when i need them!

Re: face shield

Don Evans

>Hey John:

I am perfer CREWS brand, due to rachet design. Others have it also now but I have stuck with them.Also I like polycarbonate shield due to it giving some impact protection as opposed to cheaper PETG which is only splash protection.

Here is current information from MSC where I get mine. www.mscdirect.com

item rachet headgear 89374367 $7.20

item polycarbonate shield .04 thick $2.69

item polycarbonate shield .06 thick $3.43

I keep 4 around the shop for convenience and order replacement shields 6 at time so I don't have to place order but every 4 years or so.

Also this headgear has the quick change shield with quarter turn knobs and the rachet on back so you can put it on and tighten with one hand.

Don

Hey, John....

W.C. Turner

>I've been thinking of getting the Bubble Visor I saw in Craft Supplies catalog. I have a very difficult time seeing thru the one I have, because of dust, static cling, scratches, etc.

The bubble, item # 245-0100 , has a padded headband, a ratchet tightening knob on the back, & the visor has an anti-fog coating on it. The bubble shape is supposed to help keep shavings out of your collar, & provide a better field of vision. Price: $23.99

W.C.

Re: face shield

John Lucas

>Thanks everyone. I'm going to look these over in a few days when I have time. I need the ratchet back. I have a very small head and most hats and head gear won't fit. I had to add a pad to my welding helmet because it wouldn't adjust enough. I needed a cowboy hat one time for a play I was in and had to by the hat at a childrens store. I tell everyone my head is computerized that's why it's so small.

Re: face shield

Jim Pugh in Elyria, OH

>Another place to look is at your local welding supply store. They will usually have several choices, both the thin and thick shield (I go for the thicker one) and replacement foam liners where the band crosses your forehead.

While you are there pick up a couple of the cloth caps that welders wear to keep the spatter out of their hair. Wear it under your face mask. Does a good job keeping chips/dust out of your hair and some of them are kind of sexy.

Re: face shield

Don Evans

>John:

The Crews I listed above comes with the sweat headband also, it can be removed and more foam add.

I just measured it and it will go down to 6.5 inches diameter.

Also forgot to give you the numbers for the shields, the .04 thick is 89374375 and the .06 is 89374409.

The polycarbonate doesn't give a problem with static, at least not for me, but humidity comes into play there also so others mileage may vary.

Don