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Re: Welding eye protection

To: fogbro1@impop.bellatlantic.net
Subject: Re: Welding eye protection
From: MRobe33243@aol.com
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 14:45:01 EDT
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
In a message dated 4/15/99 10:16:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
fogbro1@impop.bellatlantic.net writes:

> My brother and I own a Lincoln mig which we've used to restore 3 cars
>  and a number of frames. We were sold a welding helmet with a #9 lens and
>  told not to use anything less.
>  Trouble is we can't see a thing before the arc starts and have trouble
>  even when it's started. I usually hold a 500 watt lamp near the work so
>  he can see what he's doing.
>  
>  Can we safely use less shade? If so, what? Does proper protection depend
>  on length of exposure? What else?
>  
>  Ed Woods
     Ed:

     Auto Dimming helmets are just the thing but are somewhat expensive.  
There are several supply houses the sell Them.

Bob Roberts
TR$ 35411CT

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