Any trick to keeping face shield free of dust

[Dan Pinvidic]

I am using a full faceshield. The front surface accumulates dust fairly quickly making it hard to see.
Are there any products (maybe anti static) that might help to keep dust from sticking to the plastic?

Thanks,
Dan

 

[Phil Hamel]

Good question. I'm having the same issue!

 

[Bill Blasic]

You can try a product like Endust, anti static wipes. I have in the past used Bounce sheets after they were used in the dryer. But I always end up using a glass cleaner spray with paper towels when I get an accumulation of dust on the shield. I have never found the perfect answer.

 

[Lou Jacobs]

I keep a rag near my turning station and the “universal solvent” (spit) works for me.

 

[Fred Hargis]

The once used dryer sheets seem to help with mine, just make sure they are once used.

 

[Odie]

My method:

Never ever EVER touch the faceshield with your bare hands.

Then use compressed air to remove any dust accumulation.

About once or twice a month, use wipes intended for your glasses.

=-o=

 

[john lucas]

Used dryer sheets work great.

 

[Alan Weinberg]

I have paper towels and a bottle of Windex handy for inside and outside cleaning of the shield. Sanding causes the issue, not a problem with the turning.

 

[Dan Pinvidic]

I have been keeping a dry rag in my pocket to wipe the faceshield. I will try the dryer sheets.
Here is a wild thought....maybe connect the vac hose to the exhaust port and point it at mayself when oprating the lathe. Keep it far enough so the breeze is not too strong....

 

[Darryn Achall]

I have paper towels and a bottle of Windex handy for inside and outside cleaning of the shield. Sanding causes the issue, not a problem with the turning.

Opposite issue here. I just turned some wet, sappy wood. Face shield got splattered fast. I found that a little alcohol on a microfiber cloth takes the sticky stuff off. My 3M helmet came with a box of clear tear-offs to protect the face shield. The tear-off can be cleaned 3 or 4 times then it gets replaced.

 

[Richard Coers]

Opposite issue here. I just turned some wet, sappy wood. Face shield got splattered fast. I found that a little alcohol on a microfiber cloth takes the sticky stuff off. My 3M helmet came with a box of clear tear-offs to protect the face shield. The tear-off can be cleaned 3 or 4 times then it gets replaced.

You are standing in the wrong place. Take a 1/2 step to the left or right and get out of the danger zone. It will be a lot worse than water and sap if the wood fails or a catch throws it out of the chuck!

 

[Raif Harik]

My problem extends to storage, cuz as soon as I take it off and hang it up it starts accumulating sawdust on the front and back of the shield. Also, Darryn mentioned there's wet wood splatter, but don't forget the juicy worm splatter!
I keep a towel, it's self completely covered in sawdust near the lathe. So there's a whole lot of shaking the towel and wiping all surfaces of the mask down. Quite messy.

 

[Dan Pinvidic]

Finally, I can make a useful contribution to this forum. I put up my Rigid portable fan on the lathe bed and pointed it at my face shield. There was about a 90% Improvement in the reduction of dust that accumulated on my face shield. I originally thought to use the exhaust of the Shop-Vac but that seemed like Overkill. I made two or three passes along this cylinder I'm turning without having to clear my face shield

 

[Dean Center]

Finally, I can make a useful contribution to this forum. I put up my Rigid portable fan on the lathe bed and pointed it at my face shield. There was about a 90% Improvement in the reduction of dust that accumulated on my face shield. I originally thought to use the exhaust of the Shop-Vac but that seemed like Overkill. I made two or three passes along this cylinder I'm turning without having to clear my face shield

Looking at your picture, it seems you have the added bonus that the fan will blow the shavings out the garage door, hopefully into your grouchy neighbor's yard!