Lee Michaels wrote:


I can't remember the specific incident. But I got hit hard in the
face shield once. It was loud and knocked me on my butt. I sat
there with my head ringing. Not only does it protect a much bigger
area, but it absorbs more shock. Think about it. I am a big guy. The
impact knocked me over. Imagine what it would have done to my
face if the face shield was not in the way.

I use face shields for a lot of normal things that I do - things like
welding, grinding, etc. Obviously, some of these are specific to the use,
but you kinda just get used to using face shields in general when you do
this kind of thing. I prefer shields to eye protection because it is faster
and easier to throw it on than to get something properly fit around my
glasses, and I don't have the distraction of the edges of the glasses. Just
put it on and go. Plus - I can raise it and it's out of the way when I
don't need it or need a more clear look at what I'm working on. Then - just
flip it back down. It just seems easier to a lazy guy like me. The only
drawback to the shield is that you have to turn your ball cap around
backwards (you know - the one you wear so you don't look so "thin" up
there...) when you wear it.

A very good full face shield can be picked up for around $20, and
replacement shields are available for pennies. Or... buy the disposable
ones at HF for 1/3 of that price. Both work just fine. I have both and
really don't find any big difference between either one.

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-Mike-