I see these safety glasses are for use while shooting. Is there some difference between shooting protection and the protection needed in the woodshop?
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This might actually be a question best answered by the company itself (www.allencompany.net), I have no reservations myself in using them not only for elimination of light glare and "extra" eye and lens protection over my prescription glasses but what I am protecting against are small particles that may be associated to a non-full burn of gun-powder, as well as shell casing from mine or a partner nearby when they eject out of a side port. Larger chunks of wood, sawdust, or small shards of metal from say a missed screw or nail in the wood would be slowed down for sure on impacting these glasses but when it comes to your eyes you can never be to carful. Contact information for Allen Company: The Allen Company 525 Burbank Street P.O. Box 445 Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone: (303)469-1857 Fax: (303)466-7437 Customer Service: 1 (800)876-8600
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I'm not sure but the way to check it would be what standard the glasses are made too. All safety glasses are made to certain standards and shooting glasses are a different standard. Standards are developed through specific test methods. That would answer your question.
615008
My opinion the glasses are "entry level" and meet the needs for basic eye safety and are fine for target shooting. My opinion is that there would differences especially in higher priced safety glasses and shooting glasses. But for basic needs these are fine.
615009
I would use them in the wood shop too. The yellow lens is good in low light.
615010
In my opinion there isn't. Also the yellow lens are better for outside use.
1013599
These glasses wrap around and are a set standard in tha industry, the ladies who wear them build automotive electrical truck looms and find them very comfortable to wear, they reach around about the same as side shields for normal glasses, hope this helps.
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According to the plastic wrapping of each individual pair of safety glasses the glasses are rated "ANSI Z87.1 HIGH IMPACT" & "CERT. MOD. CAN/CSA Z94.3-07". Also, imprinted in the plastic of the glasses themselves on the bar/bridge is "P Z87 + U6", on the inside of the left temple is "CAN/CSAZ94.3-07 115mm", and on the inside of the right temple is "PYRAMEX Z87+ TAIWAN". If you're interested in some anecdotal evidence: I used an airsoft pistol (a "Walther PPQ", a manual spring pistol that is rated at 300 FPS) and shot a 6 mm airsoft BB at a pair of these safety glasses from the following distances: approximately 2 inches, 3 ft., 5 ft., and 10 ft. and struck the lenses and there was no apparent damage to the lenses, even after multiple impacts. Obviously not a thorough, scientific test, but it is enough to give me peace of mind that the glasses will perform just fine under 'normal' circumstances. I'm very happy with the price/performance of these glasses!!
1099145
Ess is a military contractor for eyewear. These are great safety/shooting eyewear. I own three sets for shooting.
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I haven't used the glasses at night. I only use them for shooting and that's a daytime activity at the range. I can try them out tonight while walking around or driving, and see if they help with glare. It would be helpful if you can reply with how you plan to use the glasses for glare reduction, so I can replicate the conditions if possible.
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I wear Oakley m frames with mine. I use them for hunting and shooting. For as much as 6-8 hours. I haven't had a lot of issue with comfort. Sometimes it can be but that's strenuous.
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I have no experience with that but I will bet that this is exactly what these things are for. I use them to sleep better and i know people use the for gun firing ranges so thats your answer right there!
1810542
They come with a #5 welding lens. Waay too dark for everyday use. Perhaps the clear lenses (or you could buy aftemarket tinted lenses) would work. These lenses may also not be shatter resistant. If you get hit by a rock, it could take your eye out. M/C goggles are meant to take road hazards. Your local motorcycle shop probably has better alternatives though.
930858
No, these glasses are just basic yellow safety glasses. They help with sharpening eye sight in the light, but nothing more.
861897
Yes now it's kinda a safety thing. I want to know is. What does safety have to do with defending yourself?
439104
Protective eyewear is always a good idea when working with tools. I wore my reading glasses while using the stapler, (to see) and that gave me some protection anyway. But no staples went astray. It was safe.
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I just received mine and the first thing I tried was my reading glasses underneath. Worked fairly well. My everyday safety glasses had a reading bifocal lens on them. Of course it's too big to go under these, but I intend to buy a pair of those half-lens readers to go with this, since I need my regular vision in the workshop as well without having to take off two pairs of eye wear each time. Happy that I wear drugstore #2 glasses for reading. I bought these for the non-fogging quality.
968125
Not at all. If you think you need these to keep your fingers safe, these will do the job no matter which table saw.
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Like most glasses, the "fit" is different on each individual. Mine are snug on me, so I think they would fit a youngster okay. These are NOT used as "over prescription glasses"--they are simply "safety"/"shooting" glasses. When I purchased mine, they were reasonably priced.
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They are designed to protect your eyes from blow back, etc. but they ARE NOT bullet proof. I am not a safety expert, but I highly recommend you have some kind of backstop that will absorb the rounds so they do not ricochet back at you. Hopefully a BB will have spent much of the original energy, but I would not want to be hit by any ricochet. Be careful!
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Scott, I never tried these in a shop but I can tell you that on the range they block out 95% of very loud gun sounds. Guns make a lot of noise and these protect my earsfrom riffle shot, shot guns and pistols all being fired at the same time. The microphones on the headset are great as one can hear when talked to.
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I don't think so. Have not tried. My reason for purchase was to have protection when I am at a disaster and we are working with chain saws. I would find them heavy and bulky for sleeping. Might be ok if you only sleep on your back. I like them for the purpse that I purchased them for. Today, I was going to go to a Sport Event where we were going to be shooting guns at targets and skeet shoting and I was going to take them.