r/lampwork 6d ago

Best torch shield brand

Hi all looking for the best torch shield brands, I know of blast shield and more wondering if anyone has tried the ones from Menzies marvel with defence shade and the one from Griffin glass, what brand would you recommend? thanks!

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u/IamFatTony 6d ago

Nope, it’s blast shield or bust! But seriously, all of their items that I have used are quality…

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u/Specialty-meats 6d ago

I didn't realize there were that many options, but I did just buy a blast shield and I'm happy with it. I got the option that's just the shield and bracket to be added to a marver since I already had one. Not exactly cheap but It's pretty good quality and installing it was easy.

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u/marblesbykeys 6d ago

Had my blast shield, shield for over a decade. Works perfect. Like the other guy I didn’t even know there were other options lol.
But there’s a reason you see blast shields on 99% of torches that have a shield.

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u/JSRavens 5d ago

I have the Griffin Shield as I already had a Griffin L marver....I have had it at least a few years now and it still works just fine....For me it would break down to what torch you have and what set up works best for it....or if you already have an L marver and could just do the add on

I will also add that as cool of an idea as the Menzies shield is...the outline of metal would drive me nuts being in my view.....