Grinder Hood

[Emiliano Achaval]

My friend Steve Worcester posted this "new" helmet on Facebook. He was asking if anybody has tried it. Looks good to me. I'm thinking that it has less plastic area than the Uvex and might be stronger. Then again, visibility might not be
as good. Let me know what you think.

https://benchmarkabrasives.com/collections/diamond-blades-accessories/products/grinding-mask



Aloha

 

[Odie]

Very innovative.....

Chances are that would offer more face impact protection, than a UVEX bionic faceshield.

It wouldn't make me give up the bionic faceshield and buy that one.....but if I needed a faceshield, I think I'd choose the Grinder Hood over the Bionic faceshield.

-----odie-----

 

[Bill Blasic]

I would think that unless you are wearing the half mask chips are going to be going under that large extension at the front.

 

[Glenn Lefley]

Tried to find it but came across this. Looks better design,

 

[john lucas]

Definitely looks like it would.provide more protection. Wonder how heavy it is.?

 

[Lamar Wright]

The price sure is competitive..........looks like to me it is well made and has full face protection. From just looking at it, could be a bit heavy?

However, my UVEX bionic faceshield has saved me from injury a couple of times.........think I'll stick with it!

 

[Dave Bunge]

I'm interested because it looks like it may work with full size ear muffs (according to pictures on the company's website and according to a couple of the user reviews).

That's the only thing I dislike about the UVEX Bionic that I use now...ear muffs don't fit under it very well.

 

[Karl Loeblein]

Thanks for sharing. It looks interesting especially if it supports a half mask and ear muffs. Looking forward to a review here.

One possible con is the clear visor replacements appear to cost ($18) over twice as much as a regular Uvex replacement visor ($44 for a 7 pack on Amazon). Both shields seem to be rated the same.

 

[Dennis J Gooding]

Ameliano, you titled this as Grinder Hood. Does it have a filter to provide protection from metal dust?

 

[Glenn Lefley]

Definitely looks like it would.provide more protection. Wonder how heavy it is.?

11.7 ounces 334 grams. You can buy tear away protection wrap for visor also.

 

[Larry Steinmetz]

Tried to find it but came across this. Looks better design,

Sorry to pick up on a relatively old thread but came across this grinder helmet yesterday and was the reason for my search to see if anyone had used it before. It looks like it has promise and maybe a little better protection than my Bionic.

 

[Tim Tucker]

Looks good for face shield protection - but...what about protecting your lungs as well? Just suggesting......
I think that is a topic that many of ads do not want to confront or take seriously...until we have COPD or - worse - from long term inhalation of wood dust. It is a fact, and I know several older - well recognized - turners who ar eon oxygen, are not smokers, and have no other reason for their pulmonary issues.

 

[Dave Delo]

The Optrel can be had as a PAPR. Works well and has outstanding battery life.

 

[Lars Hansen]

Looks interesting, Larry, thanks for sharing. Anybody know details about the impact resistance of the shield compared to the Bionic?

 

[Paul Grenier]

I submitted a question to the mfg about impact resistance and whether or not it met any ANSI Standards. If I get an answer, I'll pass it on. I suspect that it will not provide any more impact resistance than my Bionic which I'm quite happy with.

 

[Mark Jundanian]

ANSI has two ratings, Z87 and the higher Z87.1 (also written Z87+). A product may exceed Z87.1 requirements, but all they can say is that the product has a Z87.1 rating.

 

[Karl Loeblein]

Sorry to pick up on a relatively old thread but came across this grinder helmet yesterday and was the reason for my search to see if anyone had used it before. It looks like it has promise and maybe a little better protection than my Bionic.

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What’s link and price for this helmet?

 

[hughie]

Interesting, I like it as it has room for respirator and ear muffs. I have the full face breather set and find it a bit cumbersome on small quick jobs. This is where I would find it very handy. Dunno about importing it here, that cost might blow it out of the water.