Another option for cheap green protection

[Apex007]

Hi all,

I just wanted to let you know what I found today.

These: http://www.toolbarn.com/product/dewalt/DW0714/

I used to have the Tool King glasses and they worked great, and were cheap ~$10. But the earpeices/frame are a really soft plastic and they broke. These Dewalt ones look a lot more sturdy (I think the sidepieces are metal), and are the same price as the ToolKings, ~10.

Toolking:

Dewalt:

Now, I haven't received them yet so it's just an assumption that they absorb 532nm light as well as the Toolkings but I don't see why they wouldn't. If anything the optical density of the Dewalts looks a little lower than the Toolking which is a good thing because it's very difficult to see the beam, or even the dot with the toolkings.

Remember though folks, these do NOT protect against IR light. So if you have one of those ebay lasers without a filter you can still hurt your eyes even though the glasses greatly reduce the intensity of the green light.

 

[532nm]

(Re: IR dangers) In fact, couldn't the effect of the IR be worse than if you were wearing no glasses at all because your eyes will dilate due to the reduced light entering them because the glasses are blocking some visible light?

 

[Apex007]

You're absolutely right, which is why I emphasize buying a laser with proper IR filtration.


On that note, I received the Dewalt glasses today (at the same time as my EnVee) and the work really well. They are also of much higher build quality than the ToolKings. Great deal for $10!

The optical density for 532nm light is just a little bit lower than the ToolKing glasses too which makes the spot a little more visible. I'm very pleased with them.

 

[crailtap25]

thanks for this... going to get a pair ..

 

[Apex007]

You'll be very happy with them. They are a really well made.. I can't believe they are so inexpensive. The ToolKings are worth the $10. The Dewalts, I think, are worth a lot more $$ than they are charging for them. Plus they protect well, but allow you to see the dot a little better than the ToolKings.

Oh, and I just used ToolBarn's Priority Mail shipping option for $4.55 and had them in two days. As opposed to Tool King where I paid about $7 for shipping (only option) and they took over 10 days to arrive.

 

[Apex007]

Re: Another option for cheap green protection (now with pics)

Alright, here are some first-hand shots of the ToolBarn/Dewalt glasses. I can't belive they were only $10 :laughing:

Reusable box:

Front side:

Backside, notice the nice nose piece:

Some code that may be meaningful to someone:

My parrot Cayenne goofing off while I take pictures of laser glasses:

 

[cschar]

:goodjob: I just wanted to thank the original posteer for the link to this item. Just got 2 pairs of the dewalts from the toolbarn for $25 delivered. I must say they sure appear to work! Turns an almost blindingly bright green dot on the wall into a barely visible dot. Very cool, and can't beat the price. Thanks again!



Craig in Austin
envee 80

 

[instinct]

wow.. thanks a lot.. i am going to buy some as well.

 

[Robatman]

:goodjob: I just wanted to thank the original posteer for the link to this item. Just got 2 pairs of the dewalts from the toolbarn for $25 delivered. I must say they sure appear to work! Turns an almost blindingly bright green dot on the wall into a barely visible dot. Very cool, and can't beat the price. Thanks again!



Craig in Austin
envee 80

I dont yet have a laser but checking things out...
Its is very clear that eye protection is needed, but from the quote above it seems that they defeat the prupose of being able to see the beam! Does eye protection have much effect on the visibility of the beam or do they just block out damaging wavelengths and make the 'filtered' beam safer?

Robert

 

[Apex007]

You won't see the beam at all. I only use the glasses when doing burning work, lighting matches and whatnot when you need to be looking pretty closely at the dot.

 

[Apex007]

:goodjob: I just wanted to thank the original posteer for the link to this item. Just got 2 pairs of the dewalts from the toolbarn for $25 delivered. I must say they sure appear to work! Turns an almost blindingly bright green dot on the wall into a barely visible dot. Very cool, and can't beat the price. Thanks again!



Craig in Austin
envee 80

Glad to be of assistance! I have the envee 80 too, great laser!