I have a Trend Airshield Pro for my bigger stuff and sanding but found the subject mask (S8510) for about $20 at Amazon - seemed like a bargain to me (it's going on sale for $50 at Rockler April 2nd).
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I have a Trend Airshield Pro for my bigger stuff and sanding but found the subject mask (S8510) for about $20 at Amazon - seemed like a bargain to me (it's going on sale for $50 at Rockler April 2nd).
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Thats a great deal - the two options I know of for these are the anti-fog coating and the Z87+ impact rating - according to the listing on Amazon, it has both. I haven't seen them for less than $39...
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I love my bionic shield. Bought it about 10 years ago and it has served me well
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I bought two of those at about $36 (for myself and students/shop visitors). At the current price I just ordered another one.Originally Posted by Mike Goetzke
I like the light weight compared to my Trend.
You might consider spending the savings on a spare replacement shield or two, either the standard polycarbonate or the anti-fog version. I haven't needed to replace one yet but it's nice to have one on hand.
BTW, Uvex makes excellent safety glasses as well. I use some in the shop and mowing, etc.
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Sometimes Amazon does crazy pricing just because and you can get great deals. But they also don't do a good job policing their marketplace / 3rd party sellers and too often have counterfeit items. Carefully check the reputation of the seller, even if the item is shipped by Amazon. I'd rather pay a little more for a shield that I was sure met it's claimed spec. (OTOH- if I didn't already have a Uvex Bionic Shield, I'd be all over the listing to see if I felt comfortable with it's seller. That's a great price.)
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The seller is Amazon - you don't feel safe buying from them?
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Generally yes. As I said, the problem is primarily with 3rd party sellers, which if you don't think to look closely are also "at Amazon".
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Well, thank you for making me spend some of my hard earned dollars......
As mentioned, not often you see the face shield for less than 40 bucks. I do know why, it's not the best of what they offer. It's not anti fog and hardened and all that. That replacement insert is 20 bucks alone. Yes, I bought another unit and a replacement shied glass.... I do like that shield. Now I have 3 of them....
If you don't have one, this looks like the time to jump in...... It's a good shield.
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I have the Uvex, hardened and "fog proof". I liked it, but did make me hot at times. I have since switched to this:
https://pekesafety.com/products/powe...rticulate-papr
No more masks or hot headgear. I keep the uvex around for visitors.
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I use a PAPR when turning. I had the bionic and it is a good shield, however I bought the Selstrom and liked that shield better. It has a better vision than the bionic.
https://www.amazon.com/Sellstrom-S38...%2C176&sr=8-14
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I'm no expert on these but for the S8510 I see this description on the Honeywell website:
Face Shield with Suspension
Clear Polycarbonate, Anti-fog/Hardcoat Visor, Black Matte Shell
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Tom, can you wear over-the-ear type hearing protectors with that powercap? I like the Bionic, but prefer to wear muff style hearing protectors, and they don't fit over the bionic headband.
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Paul, fwiw, not sure about the Peke unit, but with the Sundstrom PAPR, I got ear muffs that clip to the helmet...
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Yes. I wear a pair of 3M bluetooth cans. The fit nicely.
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Behind the Head ear muffs may be helpful to some--i use 3M's Peltor 105's with the Uvex Bionic and they fit easily. Comfortable to me. 3M's website doesn't do a good job of showing the head strap, but Amazon's pics are good.
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