Introduction: DIY Face Shield (w/ Built in Safety Glasses)

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I've been wanting a face shield for all sorts of dangerous projects, but they're pretty expensive, and I can't seem to find one anyway.

I originally thought of buying a sheet of Plexiglass, melting it, and then bending, but I doubt that it will work, since it will probably crack, and will ruin the optics. Eventually, I think I'd probably drop it on the ground too, and it would break.

We recently installed a new fan in our house, so I thought I could make a face shield with the perforated metal wire mesh from the fan's safety cover, and I did!

Let's get started!



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Step 1: What You'll Need

Hardware & Materials:

Adjustable Size Safety Glasses (They came from this kit)

Perforated Metal Wire Mesh (from a fan's safety cover)

4 Small Zip-Ties

Tools (+Attachments):

Tin Snips

Wire Cutters

2mm Drill-Bit

Electric/Power Tools:

Drill

6-in-1 Woodworking Machine (It contains the Mini Bench-Grinder)

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Why: Safety First!

Recommended Safety Equipment: Safety Goggles, Gloves

Cost (for me): FREE!

Difficulty: Fairly Easy

Approximate Time: 1 Hour

Step 2: Choose Your Preferred Safety Glasses!

After choosing the perforated metal wire mesh that I wanted, I searched through my collection of safety goggles/glasses until I found the one that I wanted.

The reason for why I chose my blue ones is because their size can be adjusted. These glasses came in a kit that I got, so I don't have a link for them. If you have one of these, it would be great if you posted a link to where you bought them in the comments.

Step 3: Mark & Cut the Outline of Your Face

I put my face on the mesh and put a mark where both of my ears were, and where my chin was. It doesn't have to be very accurate since you can always add or remove more material.

After that, I used tin snips to cut everything out. I recommend using gloves for this, because it's pretty ironic to get injured while making equipment that stops you from getting injured!

You can also bend the mesh according to your face, if you want.

Step 4: Cut Out the Hole for the Glasses

I marked and cut out the outline of my glasses. I did make a small mistake, but I can always go back and fill that in later...

I used wire cutters to cut it out.

Step 5: Secure the Mask to Your Safety Glasses

My preferred method of securing my glasses to the mask was with zip ties. They are strong enough, and can flex as needed.

I started by securing a 2mm Drill-Bit in my Drill's chuck, and then drilled 4 holes in the goggles. Two on the top, and two on the sides.

After that, I attached them with zip-ties, and used my wire cutters to cut off the excess.

Step 6: Remove Sharp Edges

I first used my wire cutters to remove any sharp needle-like parts, and then my mini bench grinder to deburr and round off the rest. Now the safety equipment is safe!

Step 7: Conclusion

I've built my own simple face shield! It might not be the best in the world, but I think that it suits my needs well enough. I might upgrade it in the future, but for now, it is great!

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DONE!

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