On 07/12/2013 16:44, Gefreiter Krueger wrote:
On Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:37:00 -0000, Dave Plowman (News)
wrote:

In article ,
Gefreiter Krueger wrote:
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.


Ah. That explains why you can't see the difference between various types
of lamps.

I have perfect eyesight according to doctors.

Not for much longer if you continue to look directly at an arc.

Why don't you ask the same doctor what he thinks of you not wearing any
mask while arc welding?