Thread: Which is the "best" helmet for turning

Well it looks like you learnt the hard way

anyway this is the one i use i love it, saved me a few times already

http://www.carbatec.com.au/professio...-shield_c21668

I had recently purchased a new face shield, Armadillo.

Armadillo_Faceshield.jpg

Prior to this one I was using one that I picked up from the wood show. The reason that I swapped to this one is that there is a curve at the bottom of the face shield and I am not bending my neck to stop the shaving coming from underneath.

http://www.blackbeltshop.com/seoimages%5C300x300-macho-warrior-face-shield.jpg

couldn't hurt

Seriously though, hope you mend quickly.

Sorry to hear about your "incident".
Might be an idea to post your story or link to it from the Safety forum.

Full face shield wise, I have several. One I keep with my chainsaw chains in my van but my favourite is the Armadillo that Christos posted a picture of.
Because it is comfortable, strong, has best all round vision, has good hard PC that doesn't scratch easel and is one of the best visors for covering the throat and neck, it''s not only the best one for turning but all other functions in the workshop.
I use this one a lot when metal working especially with the angle grinder.
Make sure you get one that curves in 3D as these are potentially more protective than those that only curve in 2D.

FWIW, when I fell through a plate glass door and copped 27 witches in my left hand, arn and shoulder, I also had multuple cuts on my face and scalp. The ones on my scalp they just grabbed a twitch of hair either side of the cut and dabbed a little CA on the twisted hair.

The Carba tec one in the link shown is about the best you will find I have one it fits great and is comfy and light anti mist, replaceable shield easy to adjust . the best part is it protects you from a neck hit that's why a lot of pros use them. the shield name is UVEX Google their site.

Ian

Evan, sorry to hear about your incident. We all have them. I was lucky, but now I use a Face Shield for any bowl turning or larger spindles.

I use a Honeywell Bionic, as it is impact rated, light, comfortable to wear for extended periods. Whilst sanding I can wear a 3m half face dust mask with filters under the visor.

I use one of these http://www.cwsonline.com.au/shop/ite...pro-respirator

Solves the dust problem as well.

I have 3M versaflo face shield with respirator and use it lots! even when routing. not the cheapest option but I think it was worth it!
used to have a racal dustmaster also good, doesn't offer the throat protection as the other one mentioned above!

When I turn big ugly lumps, or big heavy stuff I have been known to don my motorcycle crash helmet. Nothing has gone wrong so far in as much as it has been tested but it does give a pretty good sense of security.

I use one of these. The chin guard sits on the upper chest when I'm looking down, which to my mind gives me better protection, as it will be harder to be dislodged by an impact and the force will not just be taken by the head, but by the torso as well.

I've no idea if it's "best or not", but it's a step up from a standard faceshield.

One issue to watch out for with many face shields is that not all shields accommodate decent earmuffs. You might only need to wear muffs every now and then, but why fork out for multiple types when one will do the job.

I expect someone will suggest using ear plugs instead but since I don-remove muffs multiple times a day, I don't want to be constantly inserting/removing ear plugs with dirty hands.
Another reason to use muffs over earplugs is that research has shown that not even professional audiologists can fit earplugs consistently to always meet the rated spec of plugs.

These are all really great suggestions.

Two of my Canberra mates and forum members (Ilya and corbs) suggested the Armadillo as well. The place that sells them is not open on the weekend which is a bummer....I'm hoping to do some turning tomorrow and Sunday, but can't without a face shield. My nose is so puffed up that it's impossible to put goggles on!

Everyone who prodded me on safety is absolutely right. I deserve the criticism. told me to buy a face mask or two when he came up and several months later I still hadnt done it.

Of all the places it could have gone, it was my face... I suppose Karma mandated it.

Now it's sunk in, it could have been my teeth or eyes. The gods looked after this stupid man. (I was wearing good goggles)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkZuLaSyQ_I&feature=plcp