Fitting an Airshield?

[Phily]

Hughie, the link doesn't seem to be working and I agree, its probably your head!!!

Thanks for all the detail Mobyturns, really useful and totally validates Alby's comment on the value of the Forum. Great stuff

[Mobyturns]

Are the polycarb face panels identical - I've been looking for one for my Purelite. (it is the same as your photo.) No one has suggested the Trend Airshield as a replacement.

Apologies for jumping on this thread.

Bob

As far as I remember yes, could be minor differences. Be careful where you order them as I had one a few years back that seemed to have lots of minute ripples and badly distorted vision. Ended up in the bin it was that bad. I would have to dig back into my records to see what I purchased when. I need more filters so it would be nice to find a supplier in Oz. I have commitments this weekend but if I get a chance next week I will pull them both out & compare.

[Alby123]

Regarding the replacement face shields, for many years now I have been buying clear high impact plastic the same thickness and using the original face shield as a template; which means the cost of replacement face shields has been reduced by 40%.

[chuck1]

Regarding the head straps I use the 3M faceshield and wear a cap backwards to give a bit more padding!
As I wear mine up to 7 hours some days. And it's easier to wash the cap than cleaning head band.

[Phily]

But chuck, you are wasting all that woodhood aroma of sweat, sawdust and polish; almost good enough to bottle!!!!

[hughie]

Hughie, the link doesn't seem to be working and I agree, its probably your head!!!

Thanks for all the detail Mobyturns, really useful and totally validates Alby's comment on the value of the Forum. Great stuff

http://www.cleanspacetechnology.com/ try this

[Phily]

I feel the urge to buy another fishing lure. Looks awesome - who cares how effective its is!!!! Is it??

[Mobyturns]

I feel the urge to buy another fishing lure. Looks awesome - who cares how effective its is!!!! Is it??

I modified what I turn because dust badly affects my sinuses hence my preference for spindle turning, no or very little sanding. Without personal breathing protection and DE I would not be turning bowls etc.

The bigest advantage of the Trend/Purelite is that it works on positive pressure and works well even if you wear a beard. At times a high or extra high impact rating faceshield and a half face respirator would be a better choice of PPE for larger turning projects.

The Airshields faceshield design relies upon the frame retaining the visor component in an impact situation and deflection of the object. I feel more confident with the Armadillo on riskier blanks. Maybe its only perception.

[Toymaker Len]

I had the old triton one which I worked nearly to death over ten years full time use but I will never forget the first time I gave it a run - decided to turn down an old cricket stump between centres, caught the skew after a few minutes, spindle let go and smacked me right across the middle of the face...Thank heavens for full face polycarbonate masks, I would have lost my front teeth for sure.
The Triton mask was very cheaply made but the motor and filter were on a belt around the waist and out of the way connected to the mask by a light tube. It worked pretty well but the motor was weak, the batteries were weak, the tube broke a number of times, the faceplate mounts broke...
As I said before I am just waiting for a properly designed one to come on the market at a reasonable price.