Glasses/Protection If it aint on it aint on

[willyinaus]

Hi guys what glasses is everyone wearing and who did you purchase from

Will

[bdring]

I got mine at lightobject, but just about anything will do for Co2 wavelength. Anything glass with good side flaps.

[Tweakie]

Hi Willy,

I prefer the goggle type because they fit over the top of my ordinary spectacles. Mine came from Lumenis and are primarily intended for YAG 1064 nm but are still rated OD 5 at 10600 nm - but as Bart has said almost anything will do for the CO2 wavelength.

One point, which I think was mentioned elsewhere, is that these goggles give no protection against the bright visible spot produced on the surface of the work. Unless you wear welders goggles you are likely to get 'arc-eye' from staring at the spot too long.

Tweakie.

[buildsomething]

I am using safety glasses from LaserShield.
They have all kinds of shields for different wavelengths.
Shipping was very quick.
I presently have 3 sets, one for myself and 2 for any quests that are interested in viewing the laser working. Better be proactive than reactive when it come to safety. You never know when something might go wrong.

Here is the link to their site: http://www.noirlaser.com/index.html

Richard