My Custom Hossa Visor

[ZombieAttack27 1]

So I was distraught at how expensive that Zherdev visor was on ebay, and I had a pretty beaten up oakley aviator visor lying unused in my garage. I figured I would get the dremel out and try to make my own, custom pro style visor. The results were much better than I though they'd be, especially after some of the terrible results I've seen in the past. The polishing stone slipped twice, and you can see the result. I'll do the second side tomorrow after I make a template of the first side. Hopefully with a steadier hand.

EDIT: Here are some pics of me modeling the finished product

[Biscuit+Sauce=Cele 0]

Not bad. Just be sure those edges are as smooth as can be, or your face will look like tenderized meat.

[ZombieAttack27 1]

I used a bit on the dremel that looks like a router bit. when it's off it looks like an hour glass, so the edges are nice and rounded.

[Law Goalie 147]

How did you set this up? Did you clamp the visor and take the dremel to it, or clamp the dremel to a table and bring the visor down to the wheel? I would think the latter would be easier, but I'd be curious to know what you found most comfortable.

[ZombieAttack27 1]

Looking back on it, i would've clamped the visor onto some kind of low friction sled (like they use to sharpen skates) and passed it over a table router. This would've led to a smoother curve with no errors.

Unfortunately i lacked the foresight to do this, and just went at it with the shield in one hand and dremel in the other. I started by using a needle to scratch a guideline into the side. Then i made the rough cuts with a metal shaving bit. I smoothed and rounded the corners with a polishing stone (pictured here) and cleaned the edge up with course grit sandpaper wrapped over a foam block. (the picture was taken before this step).

The advice i would give is

-go slow

-ROUND THE EDGES

-Use the clamp/router method above

Trace your cut on the first side and use it as a template for the other side

-DO NOT wipe the dust off, rinse it off with warm water and soap

[bekster 0]

I thought you can buy Hejduk visors in US/CAN now, too?!

MH990 looks quite similar:

[Biscuit+Sauce=Cele 0]

^^^^That's what I got and love it! Can't seem to find them around any more. Luckly I snagged a few the last time I got 'em.

[Doctor Hook 0]

Question: is there any advantage to the tapered edges near the screwholes on this visor and on custom pro visors? Besides looking cool.

[ZombieAttack27 1]

I'm not sure... I just finished the other side and it's now mounted on my helmet. It seems like it lets more air in while you're skating, which I can only imagine means less warm air trapped/ less fog.

Since the visor is finished... I decided to take some selfies. I figured if I'm going to lower myself to the level of an 8th grade girl, I might as well have some fun with the poses.

[Philly Fly-hairs 0]

hell of a nice job!

[RussianDangler15 0]

That actually came out really good!

[ZombieAttack27 1]

Thanks guys... I was even able to get most of the fine scratches out with several applicatons of toothpaste. This will be my fooling around / coaching lid.

[sharks25 9]

That does look really nice! Looks like you did a good job!

[Biscuit+Sauce=Cele 0]

Question: is there any advantage to the tapered edges near the screwholes on this visor and on custom pro visors? Besides looking cool.

For me, it's the air flow. Great amount of flow through the visor on my face and very rarely fogs up.

[hunt3rsean 44]

So what advantage does this style of cut have over a straight cut visor? More protection for the nose while keeping decent airflow at the sides? That's my assumption, but figured I'd ask.

Edit: BTW....looks like it turned out great. Did a real good job.

[IPv6Freely 2100]

The first pic looked like crap imo, but honestly with it actually on your head, it looks really great!

So what advantage does this style of cut have over a straight cut visor? More protection for the nose while keeping decent airflow at the sides? That's my assumption, but figured I'd ask.

I always assumed it was just to provide lots of eye protection, but a low shield like Heatleys would probably fog up pretty bad, I would guess. Solution is a shape like this, where warm air from your nose doesnt get caught in the shield. That's my assumption, anyway.

[Wildcat85 0]

Looks a bit like datsyuk in the first pic

[hunt3rsean 44]

The first pic looked like crap imo, but honestly with it actually on your head, it looks really great!

I always assumed it was just to provide lots of eye protection, but a low shield like Heatleys would probably fog up pretty bad, I would guess. Solution is a shape like this, where warm air from your nose doesnt get caught in the shield. That's my assumption, anyway.

Makes sense to me. Thanks.

[ZombieAttack27 1]

Looks a bit like datsyuk in the first pic

Well Datsyuk is a remarkably handsome man, as well as an incredible hockey player... compliment saved