lens idea

[Eric]

ok so i couldn't think of a good way to put my lenses in with structural security, so i decided to make a lens out of clear acrylic glass/plastic (not too sure )

 

anyone who's seen the lenses in the RTmod helmet will know where this idea came from. basically making the same thing that comes with it but clear with lens material taped to it. i got some of Karins great lens sheets and used one of them for this. their great.

 

http://forum.whitear...=1

 

anyways, i forgot to take all the pics that'd normally go with this, but you get the idea.

 

first draw out the shape and once you like it, just go to town with a dremel.

 

 

then naturally cut the lens to fit

 

 

after your done shaping the clear lens, drill holes (if needed) then pull off the protective coat

shiny n purdy right?

 

this is where i forgot to take a pic before i installed it, but simply put, just tape the two lenses together. i used the black thing that RTmod uses to cover/protect the edges

 

btw... the silver things you partially see are my fans, i have a spare set of batteries taped to the inside of my helmet... just seemed like a good idea. anyways, back to the project. lol

 

 

then naturally gatta make sure you can see through it well, so i figured a test drive would suffice....

 

 

 

 

naturally, i'm just kidding... i took this pic while driving with my OLD lenses. hahaha

 

well i hope you liked my little project. unfortunately the holes i drilled were in the wrong place... i used the lens that came with the helmet as a template and seemingly enough the lens i used in all of this doesnt flex the same... but oh well. it stays snuggly in place luckily enough. i'll probably use some hot glue on the sides.

 

**insert cool ending statement here**

[SolderMaster]

Actually, Eric, I wouldn't worry about hot glueing it. I have the RT also and my welding shield is cut as yours is. I found that the helmet lens tends to get scratched and scuffed up every 4 or 5 troops or so. I just swap out for a new lens. Hot glue may be a pain to remove depending on how much you use to secure it. Just my $.02

Edited March 3, 2011 by SolderMaster

[EOTK]

Great idea, Eric--thanks for sharing that, man!

 

And Brian, I thought I was manhandling my green lens material since I've ended up with scratches on it, and I haven't even trooped with the bucket yet. I feel like they already look at me funny at the welding supply store where I bought the shields--I think I've bought 5 or 6 of them already. But that's very hardcore of you to replace it so often!

 

Also, that black wire loom around the lens keeps falling off. Is there any way to secure it? I tried just removing it, but I don't really care for the rough edge of the welding shield on my face.

[Eric]

i personally havent had issues with scratching my lenses yet actually. lol. and the only way to secure it that i know of is to over lap it. i'll try and take a pic of where it's over lapped if you'd like so you'll know what i mean (if you dont) but mine generally stays in tact.

 

the only reason why i was thinking about gluing it in place is because i'm afraid if i jostle it just right, it might slip free... that'd be terrible if im out and about when that happens. lol.