My welding helmet has a number 11 shade which is a little too dark and I am
thinking of getting a number 10, so I think you will be OK. I use it with a
Lincoln SP135 welder, which is a similar light-duty MIG/Flux Cored welder.
A VERY good welder, by the way!
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From: "M. Secrest" <vze34wdb@verizon.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 4:56 PM
Subject: Welding Masks
> Recently I bought from a friend a light duty arc welder (120v., no
> shielding gas). It's capable of welding metal 1/4 of inch thick, but
> that's about it.
>
> Today I got my el cheapo welding mask from Harbor Freight ("Made in
> India" :-O), accompanied by instructions that the darkened glass plate
> is rated as "number 10."
>
> I presume this is sufficient eye protection for what I'm doing? Anyone
> know?
>
> --
> Martin Secrest
> GT6, TR6
> Arlington, VA
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