On 08/12/2013 18:41, Gefreiter Krueger wrote:
On Sun, 08 Dec 2013 18:15:51 -0000, Martin Brown
wrote:

On 07/12/2013 17:21, Gefreiter Krueger wrote:
On Sat, 07 Dec 2013 17:16:04 -0000, The Nomad
wrote:

On Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:46:26 +0000, Gefreiter Krueger wrote:

On Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:37:40 -0000, Apellation Controlee
wrote:

On Sat, 7 Dec 2013 16:33:56 -0000, "Muddymike"
wrote:



Yurp, weld flash is no joke.

If it's from the UV, would you not also get sunburn on your face then?
If you go out in the sun, your face gets burnt long before anything
happens to your eyes.

Yes!

but DAMHIKT

If the answer is yes, then what is the problem? You stop welding when
your face is red.

For anyone sensible the answer is yes you always need a welding mask for
protection from the arcs hard UV component and any flux splatter.

But why don't you try it without and then experience the pain of welders
flash - if you are very lucky you might not do any permanent damage to
your eyes. Welders use a mask and wear gloves for good reason.

The gloves seem a bit over the top.


I wear mask, gloves and even cover my head with a cotton hoodie. It
really hurts when a speck of red-hot metal lands on a bald head.

It's not just about avoiding pain. Getting close to the weld (for a good
view) and keeping my welding hand steady is easier when I know I'm fully
protected, so I produce better welds.