Shade 3 safety glasses

[ofafeather]

Hi, all. We have a gas forge and are looking to pick up some shade 3 safety glasses. We have tons of regular safety glasses. Do they make impact resistant shade 3 glass? What do you recommend? Thanks.~Eric

[beth]

i dont know the answer to this but would like to! are you meant to wear a proper shaded safety glass for forge work? i thought no but what is the actual truth coz it always makes my eyes feel bad after too long or if the fire is too bright... what is the best thing to wear?

[ofafeather]

I did read one post where someone suggested a shade 2, the most important aspect being IR/UV protection, which is not necessarily a result of the tint. I imagine though that some shade is better, especially when working in bright light for long periods. Part of my concern though is to find out whether shade 2, or 3 glasses are impact resistant. I read somewhere that polycarbinate lenses offer some of the best impact protection but does that mean that a Shade 2 polycarbinate lens in impact resistant just because it is polycarbinate?

[Francis Trez Cole]

here is a link to uvex I use there products they have shades in 2,3,5 but for contrass in a forge I found that the Vermilion work the best have used them for many things in the shop they cost about $9.00 ea

Products

[jimbob]

I have regular percription safety glasses with clip on shade 3 . they flip up when you don't need them

[Glenn]

Contact your welding supply house. They should have or can order most any shade available to the industry. They come in a variety of styles and shapes.