Reddit mentions: The best face protection equipment

Respirator- A simple dust mask is all that is really needed most of the time unless you're sanding exotic hardwoods or applying finish with harmful solvent vapors. These 3M 8511's are decent and comfortable (and what I use most of the time).

Ear plugs- Find a local Audiologist and have a set of custom earplugs made. They'll cost you a bit (The ones I had made were about 75$ per set) but they will be perfectly formed to your ears and you won't even feel them in place. Comfortable ear plugs are the ones that will be worn often. Where them whenever you're working in the shop.

Glasses- Go to a local Shopko or anywhere that sells glasses and find a pair that fit well, are comfortable on the ears and nose. Like ear plugs, the comfortable pair of safety glasses are the ones that will be worn and not left sitting on the bench. Where them! If you are doing fine sanding pick up a clear face shield and where that in addition to your glasses. This will stop 99% of flying dust from getting to your eyes.

I've not found a time I need to be wearing tight fitting goggles but I do have a good set in the shop just in case. I do where a pair once in awhile while on the job if I'm working with drywall or doing heavy demo work. It's not convenient to wear a full face shield sometimes and the goggles fill the need well. I found mine at a local Fastenal store, they have a decent selection of glasses too. If you don't have a Fastenal nearby, look for Grainger or any industrial or commercial contractor supply/rental store. They'll have a great selection to choose from.

It looks like you're using a hand stamp instead of a press stamp with that hydraulic press; you're probably fine to do so since the stamp is so large, but I would highly encourage you to pick up one of these face shields if you don't already have one, it may just save your ass.

I learned the hard way when I was using my 20 ton press with a long hand stamp, and the stamp came down at a bit of an angle and shot out at my face with 20 tons of force, hitting me right above the eye and cause an instant knot on my face nearly the size of a golf ball. I honestly thought the silver was stuck in my eyebrow the knot was so big. The left side of my face turned all sorts of fantastic shades of blues, blacks, and purple over the next couple weeks. If that stamp had been a half inch or so lower I honestly believe I would have been blinded in one eye.

Just a cautionary tale and word of warning, PLEASE spend the $20 and always wear full face protection when operating machinery like a hydraulic press.

I don't see safety gear on here. Take that $20 you were going to spend on a grinding wheel and pick this up before you get anything else: Face Shield

I'm going to assume you already have safety glasses. Make sure to use both; the face shield is not intended to be a replacement for safety glasses.

Once you have all of that...save more money! Depending on what you like to turn, you've got plenty more that you're going to want to buy:

General Accessories: Live center & jacob's chuck for your tailstock. A good light that you can reposition as needed. Some sort of rack to keep your chisels close at hand (you can make this if you have the tools to do so). Grinding supplies (grinder, grinding jig/accessories, slip stones/strops, aluminum oxide grinding wheel - assuming you're using a standard dry grinder). A smock (trust me on this one).

Pen Turning: Pen mill, drill bits (keep in mind most pen kits use metric sizes), pen mandrel, different sized bushings (assuming you want to turn different pen styles), pen press for assembly purposes.

Bowl/Vessel Turning: 4-jaw chuck (these can get pricey; there's some on the market that cost more than your Rikon lathe), additional jaws for your 4-jaw chuck, specialty turning tools (bowl gouges, hollowing tools), and many more things that start to get handy as you work on larger projects.

Turning's a fun hobby, but like any hobby worth a damn, it's not cheap. :)

Edit: One thing I haven't seen mentioned is looking for a used lathe. Modern ones tend to get snapped up pretty quickly on Craigslist, but if you can get lucky enough to come across one, you might save yourself some cash.

I totally agree! I only just started turning this month and within the first week my nose started bleeding like crazy from all the sawdust. I just bought the GVS Elipse from Amazon for $20 and I am soooo thankful I did. With that and the Honeywell face shield for another $20, I can turn all day without any issues. It feels like I'm breathing in clean cool air. It's awesome. VERY MUCH recommended.

I use a trend pro sheild, a bit pricey but it's the best way to go. The cheapest solution is to get some anti fog spray for your glasses. I use Scott brand for my motorcycle goggles and glasses, work pretty good.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/823/28461/Scott-No-Fog-Spray-Cleaner

http://www.amazon.com/TREND-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU

If you watch ebay you might pick one up for around $200 in good to new condition

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).

Close call.

I like the bionic because it has some chin coverage and seems pretty solid but I am sure there ate some great cheaper options. Make sure you get something with anti-fog, it makes a big difference. With the ionic s8510 is the coated, 8500 uncoated.

http://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S8510-Polycarbonate-Anti-Fog-Hardcoat/dp/B001VY3ACE

Some people swear the HF chisels are good for starting, I don't agree with that sentiment because neither set includes a bowl gouge which is the essential tool in, you guessed it, bowls! Most people at least give bowl turning a try, even if that's not their primary interest. Definitely read up on the safety issues at play between spindle roughing gouges and bowl gouges. If you want to turn bowls, you will need either a carbide tipped tool, a very good scraper, or a bowl gouge. The wiki details the tradeoffs about carbide vs traditional; I favor traditional because that's how I learned.

That mask is too flimsy to really offer much protection. I suggest this model which is also conveniently spacious enough to wear with this respirator using these filters under it. Breathing protection is as important as other forms of safety, especially when sanding!

Please be safety cautious and remember that the mast will protect you from small particles, chips, and moderate fragments during turning, but it will offer you zero protection against something like a bowl that comes flying off the lathe. Stand out of the line of fire!

I have this one and I like it.

Uvex S8510 Bionic Shield, Black Matte Face Shield, Clear Polycarbonate Anti-Fog/Hardcoat Lens https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001VY3ACE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5ES-BbNXFWQAT

There are many more expensive ones, but this one works well for me. Comfy and as it turns out safe :)

I’ll give you specific recommendations. About $20. A comfortable headgear with a pivot back thing. I’d recommend the steel wire mesh because it’s very rare that you need to replace it because it doesn’t get scratched up. Also, it feels like there isn’t something in front of your face. I hate breathing in my warm breath that bounces back to me. It’s not great for fine dust but should work for you. Wear safety glasses behind it.

Best headgear
headgear

Steel wire mesh face shield

Ok, here's my list for you.

Lathe: I like this one at Ford Machinery - $500

Chuck: Go with the Nova. I've got two and they work great. - $135

Carbide: Can't go wrong with Easy Wood Tools. Start with the Mini tools. When you need cutters, contact me and I'll hook you up. - $120 each, $360 for the set of 3.

Face shield: I just ordered this one the other day. - $35

You're looking at just over $1000 for that setup.

Well on that note, look into a better face shield/goggles. The ones you're wearing won't actually stop more than some grinding dust.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001VY3ACE/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I highly recommend that one, trust... Blades break and they seek skin and bones.

Let me know if there is anything else you're curious about :)

ah, nice to meet you. here's hoping we never have to take a job that requires respirators.

those in particular were thrown in when i picked up my oxyfuel rig at the local welding supply shop. you can find them damn near anywhere that carries welding supplies, though. or just order from amazon, because amazon has everything. shade five is the most common since that's typically what you'll want for cutting applications, though i've seen lenses up to shade ten before - for carbon arc or plasma cutting, i guess?

i have mixed feelings about the things from a practical perspective, and in my experience i've found that they're very situational. generally speaking, i only use them for working in the field when i don't have a better option. in this instance, i was crawling around inside the engine compartment of a crane to disassemble the cowling and drum cover; very hot, cramped, and you've a metric shitload of hot metal flying all over the place. the fact that these goggles have no cracks for errant slag to discover and damn sure aren't going to be slipping off after three hours of sweating my way around crane guts meant that i could focus on what i needed to be doing without too much worry. but then you look at a shop setting and it's an entirely different story; given the amount of pedestrian traffic you have to be aware of and the relatively stable environment, the lack of peripheral vision and even a marginal amount of face protection are pretty solid nails in the coffin for me. they're clunky and restrictive enough that i'd rather throw on a tinted shield real quick and be done with the business.

on the other hand, the cool factor is hard to argue against.

Oh...yeah you won’t need a 3D printer for those. The only 3D printed part on mine is the bridge of the nose to hold magnets that I use to attach them. Make a template out of paper that is sized to your head and the right shape you want, and then cut that template (all as one piece) out of the material that I link below. The material is thin enough that you can use scissors to cut it.

Mine are held onto the face shell with magnets, but you can just as easily attach them to some existing glasses or goggles by using hot glue and/or fishing line along the bridge of the nose. Don’t use Super Glue because it will cloud the lense.

Hobart 770580 Face Shield Replacement Lens, Shaded https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VECKRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nTuXCb3YYQCRY

It might also be worth it to you to search for Cat Eye Sunglasses. Those are the style that most-realistically matches the Rebis lenses, and if you see some you like, then there’s no building to do. I wanted mine to be larger and they’re more based on their look in Way’s run, but I think if I wanted more of a Morrison/Case run appearance, I’d go with cat eye sunglasses.

Cat eyes that make work for you as-is:
Womens Cat Eye Rimless Shield Goth Rectangular Sunglasses Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BWB76MP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d7uXCbMX9R9VD

https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-770580-Shield-Replacement-Shaded/dp/B002VECKRO/ref=asc_df_B002VECKRO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309777812156&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14251157536174252815&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022128&hvtargid=pla-491241572539&psc=1

Super easy. This face shield is flexible. Can be cut with a pair of scissors and looks perfect.

Excellent!

Check out the wiki over at r/turning... https://www.reddit.com/r/turning/wiki/index

Be aware that those tools will need sharpening - both initial sharpening and maintenance sharpening.

EDIT - Also, you're going to want a good face shield. The Uvex Bionic Face Shield is very popular.

Flip up Face Shield

Far superior to everything else in both utility, and safety

I find this one to be excellent, been using it for years

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RFSLZ4/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019O203C4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LJzFDbS0SFCXM

If you want the face shield to be more accurate then you can use
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VXVSZ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OLzFDbF5BA6BP

As a replacement with some slight modifications to the border but thats really simple i can walk you through that if you need help

Finding a replica is near impossible and even if you do you have to be prepared to drop 500-800 on it

As for the ear defenders i just used some small plastic bowls (that i got at a dollar store) that i shaped to fit using a dremel tool

Then just scuff up the paint on the helm and spray paint it green

It worked ok for me

looks pretty good so far! Here is what mando mercs uses for visor plastic btw if i remember correctly. You can of course get clear and tint it any color you want.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-90030-Professional-Faceshield-Replacement/dp/B000BOABVI/ref=sr_1_10?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1478425698&sr=1-10&keywords=safety+face+shield

I didn't know that... I assumed they were made of the same material as the safety glasses lenses...

Effers are expensive enough... lol

Edit: This is the one I (My employees) use seems pretty legit... But I'll ask them to wear glasses as well...

https://www.amazon.com/Sellstrom-Anti-Fog-Adjustable-Lightweight-Universal/dp/B00B62AYP2/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1542401513&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=grinder+face+shield&psc=1

How would these 65 dollar chisels compare? This 80 dollar set? I don't see much of a difference between those two, and I'd also like to know how those compare to the ones youve linked above.


Also, how necessary/helpful would this set be/what's its uses?
http://www.harborfreight.com/30-piece-mini-lathe-tool-kit-3448.html

Many thanks!

EDIT:Im assuming this mask does a fine enough job for my needs https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BO6RIE/ref=pd_luc_rh_sbs_02_04_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So about a month and a half ago I was working on my Lathe (mini wood lathe) when I had an immediate machine failure. The chuck quickly lost its grip and tail stock center started to dig into the wood and slowly travel from the center of the wood outwards. After only about 2 seconds of being on the machine, the 5x5x16 chunk of bloodwood came hurdling off of the machine. It flew straight through the 1" steel tool rest and continued flying. It flew straight into my face with insane force. Had it not been for my full 3m face shield this one I would be dead. It hit the shield with enough force to tear through it, but the mask is curved so it managed to deflect 95% of force.

I will never just wear goggles again. I'm glad I decided it was a mask day. I use my lathe and other dangerous tools with much care, but things still will happen.

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Haha this is such an advertisement. Thank you for making it even more apparent PriceZombie.

What he said. Also another route you can go for tinting is getting this and cutting it to fit. Thats what I did for my volpin and I think it came out pretty nice. You be the judge

People scoff at you when you mention wearing PPE. But you don't realize how much more comfortable you are when using the proper gear to do the work.
This is my set-up:
[pigskin driver gloves](https://smile.amazon.com/Ironclad-General-All-Purpose-Performance-Washable/dp/B00004XOH8/ref=sr_1_6?crid=EIFDH86F2M5D&keywords=padded+work+gloves&qid=1570475804&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sprefix=padded+work%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-6) when on the push mower, or using hand tools, etc.
Padded palm gloves for the trimmer.
Polarized and clear safety glasses, depending on time of day and sun.
Adjustable earmuffs. Lets me wear a hat on the warmer days.
I also have this mesh faceshield if I go help my parents clear their property. rocks and twigs hurt.
Lastly, I throw on my boots and pants.

I remember the days of firing up the trimmer and flinging dirt and rocks everywhere in flip flops and shorts. My younger days weren't brighter days.

awesome, but please buy a face shield! they are cheap on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Bionic-Shield-Clear-Polycarbonate-S8500/dp/B001VXXUWK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541119152&sr=8-3&keywords=face+shield

It was a bench grinder (same difference) and I got lucky. It was under the eyelid for a few dozen seconds minutes and worked it's way out. There was a small corneal scratch that healed completely and quickly, albeit painfully; I was lucky. I was wearing prescription glasses at the time and the stray wire ninja-ed around them. I roll with one of these now. They're light, cool and comfortable.

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Yep! It’s a tinted face shield I got off Amazon (link). It’s got good visibility from the inside, and it does a good job of hiding my eyes on the outside.

https://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S8510-Polycarbonate-Anti-Fog-Hardcoat/dp/B001VY3ACE bionic face shield is the best short of the powered ones, as far as I'm aware. I have one, find it doesn't fog easily, and when cleaned is crystal clear.

Edit: Depending on where you are in the world, this is still probably sold, but under different brands. Honeywell is the parent company I believe, so its sold under 'Uvex', 'Sperian', 'Honeywell' and probably others. If you're in Australia, RSEA have these shields, though you may have to special order the non-fog coating.

Safety glasses and a big face shield are critical. If I'm grinding a lot or grinding ANY thoriated TIG electrode I'll add a respirator with the pink P100 filter cartridges. Don't forget hearing protection! If you wear earmuffs then behind the neck ones like these will fit with all the other gear.

If you're given the choice between eye blood and eye sweat, then yes, we agree. Go with eye sweat. I use PPE.

these when forging:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AWK1XAS

as well as this, when grinding:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VY3ACE

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MCUT86/ref=biss_dp_t_asn

With

http://www.amazon.com/3M-2097-Particulate-Filter-Organic/dp/B00328IAO0/ref=pd_sim_indust_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=02ZHV2GNTTA4SDJWE2RZ

It is a really comfortable mask that directs your breath downward. I promise once you wear this you will never want to put on a shitty disposable dusk mask again.

You should really wear a face shield as well when cutting. I finally got around to buying one and the first week I was wearing it I had a 3 inch cutoff wheel explode and half the disk hit the shield (right in front of my nose/ mouth) and then bounced off the work bench and hit the opposite wall of the shop about 30 feet away. I'm pretty sure it would have fucked my face up permanently.

This is the shield if you were wondering, I'm glad I sprung for the polycarbonate one:

http://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S8510-Polycarbonate-Anti-Fog-Hardcoat/dp/B001VY3ACE/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1414342235&sr=1-4&keywords=face+shield

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!

I've been wanting to grab a full face shield. Ordering one:

Sellstrom S30120 Advantage Series All-Purpose Face Shield, Clear Polycarbonate Shield, Ratchet Headgear with Blue Comfort Temple Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2ZTB7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vguqDb3D64ZBR

$12.95

You may need:

Clear Full Face Shield Visor Mask – Face And Head Coverage- Ideal For Automotive, Construction, General Manufacturing, Mining, Oil/Gas Uses – By Katzco https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GSH9YNM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mmmpzbB1KWQGC

You can follow Punished Props tutorial and they even sell the pattern if you want it. You can adjust the pattern to match up Bandit's helmet. Here's a free template that you can probably work with also.

You can modify either this face shield or this one. If you use the plastic shield, you can easily use the same foam to affix it to the helmet.

For the EVA foam, you can get foam mats from your local hardware stores.

No, that's not OK. I don't know if they are dark enough--they might be, I have no idea. But they aren't strong enough physically. Like, they won't stop flying shrapnel and depending on what they are made of might melt onto your face.

I like a full face shield so I can see better, but the standard is something like this. They do make a glasses-like style, but I've never tried them. I suspect it's annoying, since you'd have to put them on/off all the time as you turn the flame on and off. That's another reason I like the shield--it flips up.

Basically you want "shade 5" (or maybe down to 3 or 4) and Z87 for impact.

Not bad. I did some research and it looks like uvex has a Polycarb face shield. Could be modified for a closer fit.

https://www.amazon.com/Uvex-Bionic-Shield-Polycarbonate-Anti-fog/dp/B001VY3ACE

https://www.amazon.com/US-Forge-99111-Grinding-Shield/dp/B000KKT6VY

Like that but with a safety rating.

Posts like this have made me so paranoid to use a grinder/cutoff that I ordered one of THESE to go over my ballistic safety glasses.

Not the normal WD-40, but there's stuff like this:

https://www.amazon.de/WD-40-Kettenspray-Allwetter-transparent-49703/dp/B00U8WRR9C/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=wd40+kettenspray&qid=1565253347&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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Edit: English version: https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Bike-All-Conditions-Lube-Dry/dp/B07VHFNVNX/ref=sr_1_44?keywords=wd40+bike+chain&qid=1565253459&s=gateway&sr=8-44

Id recommend Hobart 770118 Face Shield Clear with Ratchet Head Gear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017Z04Z8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pTN9BbQWWH51M & Colgate Total Pro-Shield Mouthwash, Spearmint - 500 mL (pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZWSBL4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uWN9BbM30W1X5

something like this is probably a more sensible solution

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Protection-82783-00000-Polycarbonate-Faceshield/dp/B007JZ1QQQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487447498&sr=8-3&keywords=lab+safety+face+shield

You might think about using a face shield like I use for wood working and then adapting that, it is a super lightweight plastic head band with a big clear shield you can flip up and down to cover your face. Might be a little big or clunky but you could cut it down a lot and it would provide a functional frame to decorate off of. I wear one for 6-8hrs at a time without any discomfort. Then you would even be able to flip the mask up out of the way for drinks or if you get too hot!

I like and use the uVex bionic.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VY3ACE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_GDp-AbRTZAMDS

Unlike many of the cheaper faceshields this one has a full wrap around frame to support the faceshield around the entire perimeter. Too many cheap ones only have a frame at the top of the head and the rest of the shield is unsupported and likely won’t do much to deflect a blow.

this is the most popular shield amung turners.

Better get your face shield now then

I did a SWTOR version of Darth Revan for Comic Con in 2015,here's the mask I did. it looks a bit different from the KOTOR version, but it's the same general look. I used a replacement lens for a plasma cutting face shield Like this one. I cut it with a tin snips and secured it by fitting the strip in between the layers of the mask before riveting them together. Since it's plastic, though, most glues would probably work too.

I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/HONEYWELL-S8500-Bionic-Shield-Suspension/dp/B001VXXUWK/

This is also popular: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Protection-82783-00000-Polycarbonate-Faceshield/dp/B007JZ1QQQ/

Lowe's/Home Depot will have similar items for sale in-store.

From a safety perspective, I would say you need a [face shield] (http://www.amazon.com/3M-Protection-82783-00000-Polycarbonate-Faceshield/dp/B007JZ1QQQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370883411&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=turners+face+shield) or at least eye protection.

I highly recommend this face shield;
http://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S8510-Polycarbonate-Anti-Fog-Hardcoat/dp/B001VY3ACE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418785379&sr=8-1&keywords=Bionic+face+shield

I really like this one.

I checked that as well, and it also specifically says that safety glasses must be worn with it. Link : http://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S8510-Polycarbonate-Anti-Fog-Hardcoat/dp/B001VY3ACE

Also, out of curiosity,what respirator do you use?

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.

I recently switched from glasses to a full-face mask. Something like this

Doesn't fog up, even with dustmasks and it's earmuff compatible.

You need this.

You look ridiculous in it and your friends will make fun of you but it works.

It's worth it's weight in gold; at least once a month it stops a big chunk from getting me in the neck or face. This one's been serving me well.

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.

Anyone recommend one of these? There's also the 8510 that's a few dollars more but I don't know what the difference is.

That's the plan! I want to work on THIS TREE this weekend. Most of that is deadwood up front. I want to remove the bark, do some carving and such, and then come in with the freeze technique. All of this with a couple of cameras looking on. Oh, and I just got a Uvex face shield and mounted a Sony ActionCam to it.

Edit: Fixed the link to this weekend's project tree.

A few more tips for bio cleaning:

0. Gloves, mask, eye protection. Apron if you have one. Personally, I use a full facial shield (for no other reason than I happened to own one, hehe).

1. I don't put cleaning solution into water tank, just hot tap water to the top mark.
   
2. Use a pump sprayer to saturate bio mess with Simple Green (spot check on your upholstery in advance to make sure it won't ruin it).
   
3. Liberally spray Lysol air sanitizer in a salon of your car and close the doors.
   
4. Wait 10-15 minutes.
   
5. Use a spot cleaner to remove the mess, using 3-8" strokes.
   
6. First stroke is a non-contact pass to spray hot water (pull that trigger); then you vacuum up this same spot until no more liquid is seeing coming up the hose.
   
7. Repeat until clean.
   
8. Spray some Lysol air sanitizer again; you can even spray it directly on upholstery (spot check first, of course).
   
9. Leave the doors or windows open until acceptably dry.

Similar product, but cheaper.

FWIW, not sure if the difference is worth the extra $.

This is the one I own, and it's great. I took it off about 90 seconds before this happened because it was fogging up and I thought "eh, it'll be fine. Not like this is gonna come flying out of the chuck..."

Ooh...i think i know one of those...

Searched. Maybe?

Time to invest in a face shield. $11 seems really cheap compared to some of those pics.

http://www.amazon.com/TREND-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU

For a cheaper alternative you could pick this up for the mask.

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

Can't be too careful.

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

https://www.amazon.com/Uvex-Bionic-Polycarbonate-Anti-Fog-S8510/dp/B001VY3ACE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525609002&sr=8-3&keywords=uvex+face+shield

Assuming you live in the US. http://www.amazon.com/Sperian-Protection-S8500-Bionic-Shield/dp/B001VXXUWK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454092910&sr=8-1&keywords=face+shield

https://www.amazon.com/TREND-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?hvadid=177804152046&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9016823&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7796429527908812396&hvtargid=kwd-5877316711&keywords=trend+airshield+pro&qid=1554321897&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

here you go

I think this is it

But in all seriousness get a full face guard. They are only $20 and its preferable to getting a facefull of kickback.

Why stop there?

This will add lens protection and much much more. It is also BIONIC.

Ended up going for one of these bad boys. Figured for twenty bucks, it was worth the insurance against a sexy scar and/or horrible mangling.

this. i don't want my safety gear made by the lowest bidder. get yourself a bionic face shield. http://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S8510-Polycarbonate-Anti-Fog-Hardcoat/dp/B001VY3ACE

Check it out... Went on Amazon and totally one-upped your stuff

The suit

The Gloves

The Mask

The hood (extra neck protection)

The centerpiece...

You can be Ebola-free for the low, low price of $70!

Summary of OP's statements so far:

MODEL

• The STL can be found on myminifactory - model by Rob Pauza called the Mandalorian Helmet. The URL is posted in the comments, but the bot hates it.
  
• STL was printed in one piece (except ears and back piece) but modified:
  
• Scaled at 108% (any bigger and according to another poster who has printed it before, it won't fit the CR10) but would print again at 104-105% - YMMV, OP has a 'bigger head'.
  
• Custom tree supports were needed on the top of the visor area.
  
  PRINT
  
  
• Layer height was .28
  
• Printed oriented as it sits (upright)
  
• Took about 2 days to print on a 2-year-old CR10 using a mirror bed
  
  FINISH
  
  
• Filler - Elmer's Wood Filler watered down a little
  
• Sanded, then primer, wetsand
  
• Black Gloss Paint
  
• The silver is Ultimate Mirror Chrome Aeorosol by SPaz Stix from Amazon
  
• No Clearcoat; damage adds character
  
• Foam pads were velcroed inside
  
  VISOR
  
  
• Is a Hobart 770580 Face Shield Replacement Lens ($7) from Amazon
  
• Visibility is good