Thread: Safety Goggles !!!

Thanks for the tip, Glen. I too would like to know if you can wear them comfortably over prescription glasses for us visually challenged.

Chris L

Eager to see what Glen has to say about how these work over regular glasses, but one of the reviews on Amazon said they work well:

5.0 out of 5 stars fits over most prescription glasses too, nice, October 27, 2007
By datadave - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)
I wear prescription glasses being very myopic and sometimes it's an advantage while woodworking as I've got some eye protection already but not enough when construction debris is flying and woodchips and dust cover my lenses often forcing me to make quick cleanings that scratch my $400+ glasses. Now the cheaper off-the-shelf goggles cloud up with leaky seals and the most common eye protectors are for non glass wearing folks only. Nowhere did it say these would fit over my prescription lenses...but they looked like they would. And they did very well. They don't leak at the bottom and don't allow my breathing to fog up the lenses as they are well ventilated. Seem to work in colder temps too. They also look about as good as my 50 dollar Ski googles.. in fact they seem they might be good for skiing or boarding in the winter too and at only 14 or 15 bucks pretty good looking too. Fits with most dust masks and with headphones too. The real deal.

Update: I did notice they do fog up too at temps above 80 degrees or even less so the antifog seems to not work so well. Maybe ski goggle anti fog paste is needed. Not sure if there is a solution to that. Maybe a hard hat over the head to shade the lens? or bandana as it seems sweat from forehead might be causing them to fog. Only after a bit of time and maybe just keep a clean clothe wipe to clean 'em off. Maybe just use more open cheaper lens...(but those with .............

I have a very nice pair of polycarbonate ones, their very snug and nothing gets past.

Cheers
David

OK went out and tried it and yes they BARELY work over my very small framed glasses, it is rather awkward so I would say this is a no go myself .... The eyeglasses feel pressed onto the nose pieces and I can feel even these very thin frames pressing into my head and down on the ear pieces...

Sorry guys but I would say no...


As to Respirators I like the new one I just got, the 3m 7500 series I like that there are different filter systems available and it pops apart pretty easy for cleaning.... The silicon is pretty comfy and the seal is really good even with my beard...


Full discloser it is pretty cool up here in N Idaho so I am not sure how well this stuff will work in the heat, but Max is in Vegas so he can tell you guys that half of the story

Nice!

I was looking for another pair and was half considering using a face shield but this seems more practical for what I want to use them for.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Full discloser it is pretty cool up here in N Idaho so I am not sure how well this stuff will work in the heat, but Max is in Vegas so he can tell you guys that half of the story

It gets extremely hot in the summer and the power mask I have is a blessing. I tried a few others before and couldn't bear them in the summer months. The power mask has the advantage of having a constant cool airflow going with the powered fans. You do need to get rechargeable batteries. There's all kind of replaceable filters available for them. I'm satisfied with mine.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

As some of you might have read last year, I actually had a small piece of wood scoot by my safety glasses and get in my eye, and that same week Max had a piece of greaseless compound get by his glasses...

Excuse my prying but the safety glasses that you use to use, did they have side shields? Just curious because I do a lot of wood work and the like also.

Thanks,
Richard

Originally Posted by riooso

Excuse my prying but the safety glasses that you use to use, did they have side shields? Just curious because I do a lot of wood work and the like also.

Thanks,
Richard

These are the glasses, it was the top that was the weakness in these, the wood chips off the saw blade came right over the top at just the right angle while I was looking down at the saw... They are great glasses BUT they are not good enough for cutting or buffer loading, there is just too much stuff flying right at you...

Amazon.com: Dewalt DPG54-1C Protector Clear High Performance Lightweight Protective Safety Glasses with Wraparound Frame: Home Improvement

I picked up a pair of these from my local Woodcraft on a whim and am quite pleased by them. It took a little to find the right position with my Power Mask, but they are quite comfortable.

Buy FastCap Goggles at Woodcraft.com

Thanks for starting this thread Glen. I am happy to see safety equipment being discussed. I have seen face shields listed at Wood Craft and Harbor Freight advertised as fitting over respirators so don't count them out if you wear prescription glasses.

Also, don't skimp on cost when it comes to safety equipment. There is no substitute for quality when it comes to safety.