Karl Laustrup
02-13-2005, 12:47 PM
Just thought I'd throw my two cents in on the Trend Air Shield.
I got it, after a wait of a couple of weeks due to out of stock, last week. However, I had been laid up with a cold, so this was the first time I've had to check it out.
Having charged the batteries, which seems to take a long time for their size, I tried it on for size today. After some fussing to get the fit right, I turned it on. While I didn't test it while doing any woodworking, I can tell this will be a wonderful addition to my shop. I wear glasses and have always had the problem of fogging whenever I wear goggles and dust mask, or even just a dust mask.
When I first put the shield on and lowered the mask it was turned off. The inside of the mask immediately began to fog and by the time I found the on button [being new the location is foreign, but will become familar quickly] what I could see was like looking through a dense fog.:eek: In less than two seconds the face mask was clear and I could see. A side benefit is the cool air engulfing the face, which I hope will help with sweat getting in my eyes in the summer.
While I haven't really given it a true test [that should happen in the next few days, weather permitting] I believe I'll be quite pleased:) with the actual results.
Any of you wondering about this unit, I would say go for it.
I got it, after a wait of a couple of weeks due to out of stock, last week. However, I had been laid up with a cold, so this was the first time I've had to check it out.
Having charged the batteries, which seems to take a long time for their size, I tried it on for size today. After some fussing to get the fit right, I turned it on. While I didn't test it while doing any woodworking, I can tell this will be a wonderful addition to my shop. I wear glasses and have always had the problem of fogging whenever I wear goggles and dust mask, or even just a dust mask.
When I first put the shield on and lowered the mask it was turned off. The inside of the mask immediately began to fog and by the time I found the on button [being new the location is foreign, but will become familar quickly] what I could see was like looking through a dense fog.:eek: In less than two seconds the face mask was clear and I could see. A side benefit is the cool air engulfing the face, which I hope will help with sweat getting in my eyes in the summer.
While I haven't really given it a true test [that should happen in the next few days, weather permitting] I believe I'll be quite pleased:) with the actual results.
Any of you wondering about this unit, I would say go for it.