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Wamsutta

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A face shield is something I could use but keep putting off on getting. I could use it for grinding metal and for operating the weedeater.

Safety glasses are great but don't protect the face especially when running the weedeater. I think I've narrowed it down to the NoCry and the Fibre-Metal. Which face shield brand do you guys use?


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zendriver

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I like this one


, but it looks like it's being discontinued for an even nicer unit

 

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no help on preferred brand, but for lawn trimming, I think you'd be happier with the mesh type sheilds made for that purpose since the clear lens will get splattered with **** real fast
^Yeah, that! The screen ones don't fog up, either. If you want to feel like a pro, get a hardhat that mounts the face shield and ear muffs. Stihl sells a good one.

Solid for grinding, 'though. You'll be much happier not getting your face covered with crud--in addition to better protection.
 

Beerhippie

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Just checked and my grinding shield is 3M. $$, but much heavier-duty than most. Having had an exploding cut-off wheel from a die grinder penetrate a face shield completely once, I feel better with the thicker job.
 

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Have an old big window welding hood with clear lens for grinding.
 

Beerhippie

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I like the uvex bionic style, with the wrap around plastic


You can also get tinted lens' for them for torch work etc.
When I finally trash my 3M, I'm replacing it with one of those. If, that is, I live long enough. The 3M is a tank.

The Uvex replacement lenses are actually cheaper than the 3M.
 

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It was always Fibre metal or north at work.

Agree on the mesh, either glasses or full chainsaw helmets for trimmer
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Another vote for the Uvex Bionic. The surround is really nice as it adds rigidity to the lens, and the head portion is high quality. Of course it's not exactly a bargain, but it should last you forever for normal home use.

As far as weedeating, I've been hit in the lip before by a small rock. DAMN did that hurt. That would've broken a tooth or put out an eye for sure. I was lucky I only got a small cut and a fat lip.
 

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Lot‘s of factors that ultimately make it personal preference..

But of these three the Lincoln electric fits and feels the best on me. Bionic a pretty close second. And though I got them real cheap through a garage journal amazon specials the sellstroms are barely usable due to being uncomfortable.

Good luck with what you choose..
 

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no help on preferred brand, but for lawn trimming, I think you'd be happier with the mesh type sheilds made for that purpose since the clear lens will get splattered with **** real fast
I've found that the solid face shield I use stops me from smelling the cut grass/weeds etc. Which is a bonus since I don't like that odor. I've never tried the mesh type.
 

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I have the Jackson for my grinding hemet. It's as comfortable as my 3350 welding helmet. I suppose it would work fine for the yard. $30 on Amazon.

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Wamsutta

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Lot‘s of factors that ultimately make it personal preference..

But of these three the Lincoln electric fits and feels the best on me. Bionic a pretty close second. And though I got them real cheap through a garage journal amazon specials the sellstroms are barely usable due to being uncomfortable.

Good luck with what you choose..
I had no idea Lincoln made a face shield. Thanks for the info.
 

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i wish they make a mask that built into your safety galsses, a covid type so I have protection around the other workers, you notice how the latin workers wear face covering all day, maybe a minin mash that hung off safety glasses, it work with grinding, wood working or convient store
 

bb29510

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have anybody ever notice when you go to the convenient store there always one person always trying to hump your legs, dude, five feet please. need a full body suit now a adays
 

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I know it's not what you're looking for but if you do alot of grinding/welding/painting/demoing you may want to look into a fresh air delivery respirator to protect your eyes, face and lungs. I made a DIY version of this system and saved a few hundred $$$. Don't use it as often as I should but it works great. I used 3M mask and hose, a GAST rotary pump and the Allegro filters.

 
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