The worst safety glasses I've ever had the misfortune to buy. But SUPERB service from Uvex

[RogerS]

These are really dire. Made from a single piece of plastic that is allegedly 'pressure free'. They aren't. They bite. But the real kicker is the sharp edge at the top that digs into your forehead. So, so bad that I threw the three pairs into the bin. Truly horrible.

 

[meccarroll]

Not good at all Roger!

 

[Lurker]

When I was a working man
These were known visitor glasses

 

[SamQ aka Ah! Q!]

We used these in sets of 24-28 (class sizes). They scratched easily, they're uncomfortable, they're rubbish.

 

[Sheffield Tony]

I rather like the Voltex ones, which are available in the usual "ready reader" type prescriptions. Saves juggling glasses and scratching expensive reading glasses.

 

[TomTrees]

You don't know comfort until you try on a pair without the wrap around ear piece..
(courtesy of the dog)
Had a few pairs of those, and even some without.
Not quite so convenient requiring builders line.

 

[RogerS]

After I wrote a rather excoriating review on Axminster's website, my concerns were picked up by the Axminster Product team and subsequently by Uvex who took my concerns onboard and I had a couple of very interesting conversations with a delightful lady in their product support team.

The upshot was the arrival of some other glasses from their range - Pheos - to try out. I have to say that initial impressions are one of quality, quality and quality. They are incredibly comfortable and also come with an anti-mist coating. More details are here if anyone is interested.

uvex pheos range | safety eyewear | uvex safety

The stylish and versatile uvex pheos safety eyewear range combines reliable protection with superb comfort; the epitome of innovation.

www.uvex-safety.co.uk

So full marks to both Axminster and Uvex

 

[TomTrees]

That's a great result @RogerS, nice to see folks standing behind their product.

On a similar note, should it not be drifting too much off topic,
and seeing as these are likely going to be folks good ones....

Does anyone know if you can restore old scuffed foggy plastic on a buffing wheel, or indeed other method?
I think? the old UVEX ones I have feature removable glass from the frames, what might make the job easier, though I must check that.

Cheers
Tom

 

[RogerS]

I think you can. There's some special abrasive sheets that really go down through the grades ...used for buffing up fighter cockpits....their name eludes me though. Primarily aimed at plastics though. For pure glass I'd be looking at astronomical and/or make-your-own telescope sites.

 

[Pete Maddex]

That's a great result @RogerS, nice to see folks standing behind their product.

On a similar note, should it not be drifting too much off topic,
and seeing as these are likely going to be folks good ones....

Does anyone know if you can restore old scuffed foggy plastic on a buffing wheel, or indeed other method?
I think? the old UVEX ones I have feature removable glass from the frames, what might make the job easier, though I must check that.

Cheers
Tom

You can buff out scratches in plastic with toothpaste.

Pete

 

[Malc2098]

The micro-mesh I use for rubbing back my lacquer is also supposed to restore optical clarity on acrylic - the 12,000 grit marks are supposed to be smaller than the eye can see.