Comments on: Finds: Uvex Protege Safety Glasses http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Fri, 16 May 2008 02:30:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: TL http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-771 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 23:41:45 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-771 I used to go with the "many cheap pairs stashed all over the shop" line of thinking until I got a set of perscription safety glasses. There is a HUGE difference in the lens quality and general comfort. I used to go with the “many cheap pairs stashed all over the shop” line of thinking until I got a set of perscription safety glasses. There is a HUGE difference in the lens quality and general comfort.

]]> by: Jeremy http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-770 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 22:42:05 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-770 I see it as less of a fashion issue and more of a comfort one. I find most of the "stylish" ones someone actually put some thought into comfort and not just about how to make them as cheap as possible. From my own experience I know that if they are comfortable and have good optics you will wear them a lot more. I find myself working on my computer still wearing them after coming in from the shop and forgetting I had them on. As for the tint, it's great if you are working construction outside in the sun. Otherwise find one of the many pairs with clear lenses. I see it as less of a fashion issue and more of a comfort one. I find most of the “stylish” ones someone actually put some thought into comfort and not just about how to make them as cheap as possible.

From my own experience I know that if they are comfortable and have good optics you will wear them a lot more. I find myself working on my computer still wearing them after coming in from the shop and forgetting I had them on.

As for the tint, it’s great if you are working construction outside in the sun. Otherwise find one of the many pairs with clear lenses.

]]> by: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » The Week’s Best Comments: ColdHeat Sux, Mr. Wizard’s Safety Glasses Rock - all tools, all the time. http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-759 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:02:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-759 [...] A couple of readers also pointed out that they see no need for fancy couture safety glasses in the shop — the standard big ones are fine.  (Follow the link to read the actual comments.  They make a good point!) [...] […] A couple of readers also pointed out that they see no need for fancy couture safety glasses in the shop — the standard big ones are fine.  (Follow the link to read the actual comments.  They make a good point!) […]

]]> by: Nick Carter http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-670 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 01:05:39 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-670 I just use cheap "visitor" glasses, they're usually on sale at MSC, etc. I buy 10 at a time so they are spread out all over the shop. Never an excuse to not use them. I just use cheap “visitor” glasses, they’re usually on sale at MSC, etc. I buy 10 at a time so they are spread out all over the shop. Never an excuse to not use them.

]]> by: PeterP http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-668 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:40:53 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-668 Tinted glasses in the shop? I have a whole bank of flourescents, plus a couple halogen worklights just to give me enough light to work! Tinted glasses in the shop? I have a whole bank of flourescents, plus a couple halogen worklights just to give me enough light to work!

]]> by: Joel http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-667 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:16:15 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/24/finds-uvex-protege-safety-glasses/#comment-667 I'd rather use my 60's shop teacher glasses... http://www.jmillerid.com/joel_creepy.jpg They're prescription, and the guy had to dig them out of the back room and blow the dust off them, but they're ANSI standard for shop use. And damned stylish. I’d rather use my 60’s shop teacher glasses… http://www.jmillerid.com/joel_creepy.jpg They’re prescription, and the guy had to dig them out of the back room and blow the dust off them, but they’re ANSI standard for shop use. And damned stylish.

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