Face Shield Visor for COVID-19 Frontline Workers

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WARNING: THIS DESIGN IS FOR COMMUNITY USE ONLY! Highlights: * Prints in 25-30 minutes! * Uses everyday items that won't be hoarded! * Very comfortable for extended use - foam headrest and elastic headband * Assembles in just 60 seconds! In the local news! https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/something-we-can-do-tulsans-work-to-get-face-shields/article_dd47eb9d-72c4-5f8f-a041-34ff495d52ee.html https://www.fox23.com/video/?id=4881567 Details: This is a simple plastic visor that can be 3D printed in 25-30 minutes to create face shields. It has been verified by a major hospital to be effective against droplets and splatters. To stay up-to-date with this project, please visit our website here: http://makers4medicine.org We're not charging for these shields and we're donating them to local hospitals. If you'd like to help cover our costs, check out our GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/3d-printed-face-shields-for-covid19-frontline Face shields aren't meant to filter air; they keep droplets from eyes, nose and face (both ways). They're usually worn with goggles and a mask. Frontline healthcare workers are running out of masks and goggles - they also need these face shields! To assemble this shield, you'll need: * Plastic filament for 3D printed visor * Clear plastic binding covers (available at Staples and Office Depot) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077H4635Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * 1/2" - 3/4" Elastic band (hair bands cut in half also work - Dollar Tree!) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073YRXVX6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Backer rod (mini pool-noodles) for head comfort (available at Lowe's and Home Depot) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQWOC0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1. Print the visor. 2. Cut backer rod to length. 3. Slice backer rod with razor blade or scissors down the middle. 4. Clip backer rod onto inside curve of visor. 5. Punch holes in transparent report cover using normal hole punch and round corners using scissors. 6. Snap report cover onto visor and slide ends into slots. 7. Tie elastic into slots in back of visor. More details and pictures at our Instructable: https://www.instructables.com/id/Face-Shield-Visor-for-COVID-19-Frontline-Workers/ For mass production, we recommend a hole punch like this using 5 hole punches at once: https://www.amazon.com/Officemate-Adjustable-Punches-Capacity-Renewed/dp/B07SBPX928/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=7+hole+punch&qid=1585020655&sr=8-12 These face shields are easy to ship disassembled as kits because all parts are flat! *Note: if you're printing these for Coronavirus healthcare workers, be aware the virus can live on plastic for up to 3 days. Our protocol is to place the shields in a box or bag and date-stamp the container so the healthcare workers know when they're safe. These shields are also easy to disassemble for disinfection.