Sawdust clinging to face shield. - Woodworking Talk

Lola Ranch · 02-24-2012, 01:42 AM

Does anyone have any tips on keeping my poly-carbonate face shield from attracting sawdust? It's not fogging up but getting coated with dust like static cling. Right now the best I've come up with is using a soft bristled paint brush and brushing the dust off every few minutes

Bret

thintz · 02-24-2012, 02:41 AM

I have heard of people using stuff like RainX meant for car windshields on their visors to reduce dust clinging and fogging at the same time. I have not tried it myself as I just wipe off the shield now and then which also gives my hands a little break. Most times when the shield starts getting loaded up my hands are getting tired also.

robert421960 · 02-24-2012, 06:17 AM

wipe it with a fabric softener sheet

**rrbrown** · 02-24-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by robert421960

wipe it with a fabric softener sheet

I agree with that. I was thinking about the anti static spray for clothes and or hair.

john lucas · 02-24-2012, 07:29 AM

Ditto on the dryer sheets.

BigBull · 02-24-2012, 07:33 AM

This is what I used on my full face motorcycle helmet. It kept the dust off as well as helped with bug cleanup.

http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/frames.html

BTW I think the dryer sheet idea is good too, and worth a try.

Lola Ranch · 02-24-2012, 08:38 AM

Has anyone actually tried the dryer sheets? It sounds like a good idea but I'd like to confirm that it actually works before I put something on my face shield that I may regret. Not that it matters but the main ingredient in dryer sheets is animal fat.

Bret

jeffoldhouse · 02-24-2012, 08:48 AM

I use the dryer sheets after they've been thru the dryer. I keep several in a baggie in my workbench drawer and keep one in my pocket at all times. I wouldn't want to use one straight from the box.

wmc1965 · 02-24-2012, 05:31 PM

Not to mention the wonderful aroma they have, try snuggles

bigcouger · 02-24-2012, 07:42 PM

I use, used ones and it works for me I havent had any problems with it.

Vern Tator · 02-25-2012, 11:30 AM

I use dryer sheets. fresh ones, on my Triton Respirator which is fully enclosed. They are the best I have come up with. I use the unscented ones, the others would drive me right out of it, even with the fresh air. I also wash all my work cloths with fabric softener, to keep dust from clinging. I learned that as a Corian fabricator for many years

DST · 02-25-2012, 12:26 PM

I mounted a bathroom exhaust fan above my lathe blowing down at it solved it for me

eddunsmore · 02-26-2012, 11:10 AM

do not use rain x it will distroy yuor face sheld i did one.

Hwood · 02-26-2012, 11:33 AM

awsome. I was going to post the same question.

john lucas · 02-26-2012, 11:51 AM

I forgot to mention that it should be "used" dryer sheets. Fresh ones from the box can scratch some plastics.