On 07/12/2013 16:47, Gefreiter Krueger wrote:
On Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:33:56 -0000, Muddymike
wrote:

"Gefreiter Krueger" wrote in message news For a small arc welder for a small job, is a mask really necessary? The
spark doesn't look any brighter than starting at a bright lightbulb.

It is very necessary. You don't need anything fancy though. A simple hand
held shield will do.

The trouble is you can't see the workpiece through it very easily. I'm
talking about a single one off small job here, not welding all day.

So rent one of the automatically dimming ones for a few quid. You can
see through them clearly until the instant the arc starts, at which
point they become close to opaque,leaving you enough vision to see the
arc clearly without eye damage.

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Tciao for Now!

John.