Power vent face shields

[Joe Scharle]

Would any of you folks who have one of these recommend a particular model?

 

[Dan Bowman]

Joe - which wood is getting to you now? After a bad reaction to leopardwood, I bought the Triton model: http://www.amazon.com/Triton-PRA001..._1?ie=UTF8&s=industrial&qid=1275084709&sr=8-1

I was getting dust around me neck and down my back, with the rash over much of my torso, so I picked one that would cover my head and shoulders. So far I'm glad I have it (the first one sent through Amazon had a defective battery pack, and Amazon was great at getting the vendor to send out another unit, overnight, even before I sent back the original)

 

[Joe Scharle]

Dan, have you used it enough to speak to sweat, fogging, clear vision range, noise level, etc?

 

[Dan Bowman]

Joe - as long as the battery has a good charge, the air flow through the hood is enough for cooling and humidity control. The battery runs for about 7 hrs, but once it begins to drop off, the air flow drops as well, and it's very noticeable. The screen fogs up quickly. There are earmuffs incorporated into the design and they're pretty good. Let me know if you want to test it out.

 

[ScottM]

Joe there were several similar threads in the last year or so. Do a search on the word Trend or respirator. From what I have heard the Trend Pro is the top of the line but at $300 plus.

A respirator is high on my list of future purchases too so let me know what way you go.

 

[JackLeg]

Joe there were several similar threads in the last year or so. Do a search on the word Trend or respirator. From what I have heard the Trend Pro is the top of the line but at $300 plus.

A respirator is high on my list of future purchases too so let me know what way you go.

I believe WoodWrangler has one of the better models. :icon_scra

 

[WoodWrangler]

I believe WoodWrangler has one of the better models. :icon_scra

I have the Trend Airshield Pro. It's a really nice mask and is about the middle of the price points for these types of masks. 3M makes one that is about double+ the price, and a few companies make some lesser models. If you do buy it, I would consider Klingspors as they had the best price of any place I looked by far (including websites). Add a discount for DQ members and you've got a deal and a half!

Here was a review I did a while ago on it with some pics of my ugly mug :gar-La; ... http://newtoolreviews.com/reviews/trend-airshield-pro-ear-defenders

 

[NCTurner]

Joe, while I don't own 1, this and the GVP series are the Cadillac of PAPR systems. They have the price tag to go with it though.

I also keep thinking about this system.

 

[GeorgeM]

I have been using the 3M Airstream since 1993 because of health problems. It is costly but as good or better than any on the market.

For the price it allows me to keep woodturning and working wood that I would not be able to do otherwise.

Have a Blessed and wonderful day. Remember all our Vets today.

George

 

[Mr. Bill]

I have the air shield pro (lung issues) and even use it cutting my lawn when the grass is dry. Look like Darth Vader on a John Deere but it works great!