Reddit reviews TREND AIR/PRO Airshield and Faceshield Dust Protector
We found 9 Reddit comments about TREND AIR/PRO Airshield and Faceshield Dust Protector. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Built in fan keeps constant flow of filtered air across the faceTwin dust filters offer excellent protection with filter efficiency at 98-PercentANSI Z87 + HIGH IMPACT RATING; Airflow min = 160 l/min; Airflow fully charged = 200 1/minHeadband Size - 52cm to 62cm; On-board battery charging with battery installedPPE (personal protective equipment) weighs 2.1 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/TREND-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU
The face shield u/givemehellll linked is a great one, and as it sits further out in front of your face than most, it stands the greatest chance of accommodating a respirator. (I think u/vikingcode1 took a picture one time showing that it did work, sort of).
However, most turners (me included) don't really wear both at once. Use the face shield during cutting and shaping operations (you should be producing mostly chips at this point, not hazardous dust), then swap it out for the respirator when it comes time to sand. Better yet (or in addition to)- get a dust collector or one of those cyclone garbage can attachments for your shop vac and collect the dust at the source while sanding.
They do make powered respirators (PAPR) that combine a face shield with a filter that maintains positive pressure by blowing filtered air over your face, but those are pretty expensive, the cheapest being something like this, going on up to much nicer ones. (I have the Trend and honestly, I think it sucks. It's way too top heavy, and has a fussy charger that has to be monitored carefully to avoid ruining the battery, and it's not NIOSH approved or meeting any other safety standard or spec that tells what it is doing for sure. I can't recommend it honestly).
Ya it's really the only way to go , once you've used one for a few days you will never go back. They are pricey but watch ebay and you should be able to pick one up for around 200 and they are beard friendly no matter how long you grow it out.
http://www.amazon.com/TREND-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU
Depending on hong long you beard is take a look at this:
https://www.amazon.ca/Trend-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU
More of a helmet combines and air filter and face shield in one
Another not-so-cheap option is this product which combines eye protection and filtered air. Might be that in order to survive the hobby something along those lines would be a must.
Good luck!
You should check out a power respirator. I do a lot of wood working and will be getting one in the coming months.
http://www.amazon.com/TREND-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408014792&sr=8-1&keywords=trend+airshield+pro
I feel your pain. I had to go buy a Trend Airshield Pro in order to continue woodworking. Covering my shop floor with epoxy paint helped also because it made it easier to clean up/less dust.
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so there is the trend air shield that several of my local area turners and woodworkers swear by. I have it on the chistmas / birthday wish list this year.