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2nd June 2015, 01:20 PM #1
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Face Shields
What face shield do you use, would you recommend it and where to buy.
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2nd June 2015, 01:32 PM #2
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I use a Pro-Safe Armadillo. I love it and use it any time the lathe is on. Sometimes I even forget that I'm wearing it. I did the research and, with the exception of the space suit, dust extractor helmet style things, it's the gold standard. I also know it is used extensively in the woodturning club of which I am a member.
Available at Blackwoods for 40 bucks. Worth every penny.
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2nd June 2015, 01:48 PM #3
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2nd June 2015, 02:37 PM #4
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2nd June 2015, 03:03 PM #5
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2nd June 2015, 03:41 PM #6
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Yep, I have 3 of them
Originally Posted by DSEL74
1 for the shed
1 for the mens shed
1 in the van along with all the chainsaw PPE.
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2nd June 2015, 04:05 PM #7
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Seems like the overwhelming vote is for this exact faceshield.
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2nd June 2015, 05:44 PM #8
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I have the 3M versaflo , Honeywell high impact and a cheap and nasty one for teaching purposes. To show the differences in quality.
Really like my 3M!Turning round since 1992
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2nd June 2015, 06:13 PM #9
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2nd June 2015, 06:23 PM #10
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I have one of these as well. Great face shield. Can't remember how much I paid though Originally Posted by Pat
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2nd June 2015, 06:51 PM #11
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Honeywell Bionic is about $44 vs Armadillo $29
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2nd June 2015, 07:04 PM #12
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I have the Armadillo in the shed and find it excellent.
The other weekend I purchased the Protector Handyman Face Shield from Bunnings for $21 as I needed to do some chainsawing and thought it would be a good investment. The thing is very flimsy, the visor is held to the head band buy little lugs and one side always pops out since the second time I put it on. The sweat band material has quickly pulled away from the plastic banding (much like the photo on Bunnings website). http://www.bunnings.com.au/protector...hield_p5821922
Now that I have seen the price of the Armadillo I might try taking this one back!Now proudly sponsored by Binford Tools. Be sure to check out the Binford 6100 - available now at any good tool retailer.
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2nd June 2015, 07:26 PM #13
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The Armadillo integrates really well with the behind the neck type Peltor Muffs.
The muffs are used upside down so the SS wire between the two muffs clips neatly over the headband adjustment knob.
This has the effect of holding the face shield onto the head when bending over, and the face shield holds the muffs on more firmly.
Although the muffs are upside down but they still seem to work OK.
Over the head muffs also work OK but I find the pressure they exert on the top of the head somewhat annoying compared to the behind the neck type.
The face shield in this picture is not an Armadillo but a similar one from Mitre 10.
The adjustment knob on the headband behind the head is in the same place as the Armadillo
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2nd June 2015, 07:26 PM #14
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How does the Armadilo compare with the one from carbatec http://www.carbatec.com.au/professio...-shield_c21668
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2nd June 2015, 08:33 PM #15
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The Armadillo is about 60g (17%) heavier than he CT model. Originally Posted by george mavridis
The Armadillo is a 3D shield whereas the CT model is a 2D and uses a surrounding frame for strength.
I haven't used the CT model but I have used framed 2D shields and I do prefer "no fames".
I don't think the CTs are worth double the price of the Armadillo as they would not offer any more protection.
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