EdCaffreyMS
"The Montana Bladesmith"
Hi Gang!
Thought I would share this with everyone. Its of special interest to those of us have reached that age where the eyes are not as good as they used to be. (for me that was when I hit 40)
For a a long time I purchased full lens magnifier saftey glasses locally, but seems every time I went for a new pair, the price had gone up a dollar or two. What started out as decent $12 safety glasses are now at $19 a pair, and the quality has gone to pot. (they were the Mag-Safe brand). The last two pairs fell apart within 1 day of opening the package(s). I went looking, and found this outfit online.... http://www.fastwaysafety.com/
I ordered a couple pairs each of the following safety glasses, 1.5 and 2.0 full lens magnifier.
http://www.fastwaysafety.com/elvex-...ing-safety-glasses-with-clear-hard-coat-lens/
http://www.fastwaysafety.com/elvex-...ing-safety-glasses-with-clear-hard-coat-lens/
I was impressed that I ordered them on a Friday morning, and they were in my mailbox with the following Monday's mail. (from Ohio to Montana). I've been using them for about 2 weeks now, and for the price they are a gem! I wear the 1.5s for general shop work, and the 2.0s when grinding and doing finish work. The lenses are super clear, and they seem to provide better protection then the Mag-Safe brand. Generally surface grinding with a heavy grit belt is the worst for me....stuff is flying everywhere, and with the Mag-Safe glasses I was always getting stuff in my eyes..... so far I've not had that happen with these glasses. They are also more comfortable then the Mag-Safe glasses..... I can wear then all day in the shop in comfort. Not bad for $7 full lens magnifiers!
Thought I would share this with everyone. Its of special interest to those of us have reached that age where the eyes are not as good as they used to be. (for me that was when I hit 40)
For a a long time I purchased full lens magnifier saftey glasses locally, but seems every time I went for a new pair, the price had gone up a dollar or two. What started out as decent $12 safety glasses are now at $19 a pair, and the quality has gone to pot. (they were the Mag-Safe brand). The last two pairs fell apart within 1 day of opening the package(s). I went looking, and found this outfit online.... http://www.fastwaysafety.com/
I ordered a couple pairs each of the following safety glasses, 1.5 and 2.0 full lens magnifier.
http://www.fastwaysafety.com/elvex-...ing-safety-glasses-with-clear-hard-coat-lens/
http://www.fastwaysafety.com/elvex-...ing-safety-glasses-with-clear-hard-coat-lens/
I was impressed that I ordered them on a Friday morning, and they were in my mailbox with the following Monday's mail. (from Ohio to Montana). I've been using them for about 2 weeks now, and for the price they are a gem! I wear the 1.5s for general shop work, and the 2.0s when grinding and doing finish work. The lenses are super clear, and they seem to provide better protection then the Mag-Safe brand. Generally surface grinding with a heavy grit belt is the worst for me....stuff is flying everywhere, and with the Mag-Safe glasses I was always getting stuff in my eyes..... so far I've not had that happen with these glasses. They are also more comfortable then the Mag-Safe glasses..... I can wear then all day in the shop in comfort. Not bad for $7 full lens magnifiers!