Wire Mesh Face Shields

[Merkava_4]

They're supposed to be real good at protecting you while using a chainsaw, but I'd be using while using my string trimmer.

The wire mesh seems like it would resist fogging up in the cold weather brilliantly.

I currently use a NoCry clear plastic face shield and let me tell you, it has saved my face and eyes many times over.

Here's the question : For you guys that have used the wire mesh visors, how well can you see out of them clarity wise?

 

[old guy]

When I flip it down it seems to darken vision a bit, but then i never notice it again.

 

[ammoaddict]

They're supposed to be real good at protecting you while using a chainsaw, but I'd be using while using my string trimmer.

The wire mesh seems like it would resist fogging up in the cold weather brilliantly.

I currently use a NoCry clear plastic face shield and let me tell you, it has saved my face and eyes many times over.

Here's the question : For you guys that have used the wire mesh visors, how well can you see out of them clarity wise?

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I use my chainsaw helmet with mesh shield while trimming. You can see well with it except when the sun is in your face.

 

[hacskaroly]

I use the mesh shield when chainsawing, trimming and on my riding mower. Keeps the grasshoppers from hitting me in the face while driving along. Sometimes I forget it is there and remember when I spit...

 

[RCBS]

Have a cut on my cheek from wedeating last weekend.

It wasn't from debris, it was from me watching my weedeater head and not where my own was (up my azz apparently).

 

[Merkava_4]

Do you guys wear safety glasses under the wire mesh; or don't you think the wire mesh protects you good enough by itself?

 

[ammoaddict]

Do you guys wear safety glasses under the wire mesh; or don't you think the wire mesh protects you good enough by itself?

I don't, but i spray more than I trim. Glasses wouldn't be a bad idea in some circumstances.

 

[hacskaroly]

Do you guys wear safety glasses under the wire mesh; or don't you think the wire mesh protects you good enough by itself?

Yeah, I forgot to mention, I do wear protective glasses under my face shield, I have had a number of times things ricochet off my chest and bounce up off the back side of the face shield and onto my face....glasses saved the day.

 

[SCHallenger]

I have had a lot of fines get through the wire mesh on my helmet & get into my eyes!! I have recently taken to wearing goggles.

 

[Woodtroll]

When I weedeat I wear an old Stihl ear muff/mesh shield set, and just bought a similar setup from Bailey's for my grandson. I can see through it very well, unless the sun hits at just the right angle, then there's a "glare" on the mesh.

I wear large-lense prescription glasses with polycarbonate lenses all the time; if I did not I would wear safety glasses with the shield, at least while weedeating. I don't use the mesh shield while mowing or cutting wood, but I'd not be without glasses of some type while doing either.

 

[ammoaddict]

When i mow i wear earplugs, dust mask and safety glasses so if I need to trim a little after mowing that's what I wear.

 

[Jusgunn3]

I wear my husky helmet with face shield when cutting and trimming with the weed eater, I also wear safety glasses underneath.

 

[Hinerman]

They're supposed to be real good at protecting you while using a chainsaw, but I'd be using while using my string trimmer.

The wire mesh seems like it would resist fogging up in the cold weather brilliantly.

I currently use a NoCry clear plastic face shield and let me tell you, it has saved my face and eyes many times over.

Here's the question : For you guys that have used the wire mesh visors, how well can you see out of them clarity wise?

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The wire mesh works great; visibility is fine. My problem is the durability. I sweat profusely. The wire mesh can rust away after a few uses, so it is not an option for me; at least not an affordable option.

 

[Hinerman]

 

[ammoaddict]

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I sweat a lot too but I haven't noticed any rusting. Mine might be plastic, I'll have to look.

 

[Hinerman]

I sweat a lot too but I haven't noticed any rusting. Mine might be plastic, I'll have to look.

If you have a plastic one, let me know because I want one. I like the face shield; they work. I did not take a picture but I had a big splinter fly under my safety glasses (while running trimmer/weed eater) and stick me right below the eye (was not wearing face shield). I was shocked that it got behind the glasses and that close to my eye.

 

[Woodtroll]

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I’ve had that same problem, although not to that extent. I hit mine occasionally with flat black (to reduce glare) Rustoleum occasionally, brushing with a soft bristle stainless wire brush to remove buildup from the last coat. It wouldn’t take much to start filling up the screen, so I use quick light passes.

 

[ammoaddict]

If you have a plastic one, let me know because I want one. I like the face shield; they work. I did not take a picture but I had a big splinter fly under my safety glasses (while running trimmer/weed eater) and stick me right below the eye (was not wearing face shield). I was shocked that it got behind the glasses and that close to my eye.

Mine is the homeowner Husqvarna helmet not the more expensive pro helmet.

 

[ammoaddict]

I just looked online and it says metal mesh.

 

[Merkava_4]

The wire mesh works great; visibility is fine. My problem is the durability. I sweat profusely. The wire mesh can rust away after a few uses, so it is not an option for me; at least not an affordable option.

I was thinking maybe some of them might be a plastic mesh like they have in some oil filters.