Wood shops are full of potential — a place where imagination turns rough boards into art, furniture and function. But for all that creative energy, there’s one thing every woodworker knows: danger is part of the deal.
Between spinning blades, flying sawdust, sanders and nail guns, woodworking might just take the crown for the number of ways to endanger your eyesight. In other words, protecting your vision in the shop isn’t a suggestion — it’s a necessity.
At Edge, we’ve been designing and refining safety eyewear for more than 25 years to stand up to environments exactly like these. While our glasses aren’t made for one trade alone, we know certain styles just click with certain craftspeople.
And when it comes to woodworkers — from weekend hobbyists to seasoned pros — we’ve got a couple of styles that fit the bill perfectly.
Here are two of our favorite picks built to handle the dust, glare and long hours that come with life in the shop.
Tacana
Affordable performance, not cheap protection — that’s the Tacana. It delivers serious safety and comfort at a price that makes sense for anyone who spends their days around sawdust and power tools.
This lightweight frame meets ANSI Z87+ standards for impact protection and comes standard with Vapor Shield anti-fog technology, keeping your vision clear even in humid or dusty conditions.
Choose from a variety of lens options — clear, smoke, yellow, light blue or anti-reflective — each designed to match your shop’s lighting and reduce visual strain. The Tacana proves that dependable protection doesn’t have to break the bank.
Taven
The Taven takes everything woodworkers love about the Tacana — the clarity, the anti-fog performance, the rugged ANSI-rated build — and turns up the comfort dial.
Equipped with Edge-Flex™ temples, the Taven adapts to different face shapes for a secure, personalized fit that stays comfortable through long days in the shop. That flexible design makes it ideal for anyone moving between sanding, cutting and finishing tasks where precision and focus matter most.
Like the Tacana, the Taven features our Vapor Shield anti-fog lenses to keep your sight clear from the first cut to the final polish. Because when your vision is unobstructed, your craft — and your safety — both stay sharp.
Built for the Craft
Every project starts with a vision — and protecting that vision starts with the right eyewear. Edge safety glasses are tested in an independent, third-party ANSI-accredited lab to ensure every pair meets or exceeds industry standards.
From affordable workhorse designs like the Tacana to the precision comfort of the Taven, Edge Eyewear delivers safety glasses built for the creative, demanding world of woodworking.