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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
What do you folks wear on your head when turning? I've been wearing my goggles, 3m half face respirator (6800 series I think?) and a face shield on top. This arrangement just isn't working. It's bulky, annoying to put on and take off and tends to fog up. The fogging up I think I can fix if I put something over the exhale valve on the respirator. Or at least that should fix fogging up my face shield. My goggle fog up over time no matter what I do. So what do you guys wear when turning?

Rich;)
 
#3 ·
Safety glasses while turning. Add a respirator when sanding. Have a face shield but don't wear it while turning unless what is being turned sends shavings at my face.
 
#4 ·
You should always were a face shield!! Do it on every turning and you will get use to it. There was a recent report of a professional woodturner who had several broken bones in her face when the piece she was turning flew of the chuck. She might loos vision on one eye. Not worth the risk!!
 
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