dremel safety

[DrGonzo]

Is it enough just to wear some eye goggles, face mask, and maybe workman gloves while using a dremel for cutting metal or do you need to go the full face mask?
Was reading a few threads and occasionally you'd see one where the user said the cutting/sanding tool "blew up" in front of them. Not sure I want a cutting blade in my face

 

[masona]

You are as safe as you want to be. I know it can be a bit awkward with all the safely stuff on, you only got to make one mistake and you never know when it's going to happen.

 

[DrGonzo]

So, would you wear:
- a full face mask or
- just safety glasses and dust mask (I think this covers most of face ?)

If so, got any links where I can get a face mask from as I don't see these sold that often?

 

[masona]

This is the one I have, it's a full face visor with chin guard as well. I find you get a better view than the goggle but depending on the job you're doing & how powerful your tool is.

Here is where my company buy most of our PPE from.

www.keyind.co.uk

 

[wambangers]

safety first.beware of kickback, more so with anglegrinders mate

 

[Hitachimad]

I use the uvex ultravision goggles, and if its a job where i will get a face full, i use the uvex face shield that just clips onto the bottom of the goggles.
Much more user friendly imo.

 

[masona]

Not heard of that one, is it this one? Seem to be more comfortable

 

[Hitachimad]

Nope, these...

The lenses are replaceable, and the bottom srction just unclips.

 

[masona]

Thanks, I have got them goggles, shall buy the face shield, not expensive either!