Lighted welding masks

It seems using a 'flash-light on a welding mask" is a new technique.

It also seems that people put their mask as close to the weld as possible :saluting_face: as if there is a strange fascination with occularation (occular pleasure) rather than practical application.

It is also interesting that most welding masks trap gases, with a few actually providing powered ventilation.

I started welding last year, I choose to use glasses because I was concerned about having gases trapped and condensed in a mask. I use glasses because it’s easier to just glance over them than to snap the mask open or closed.
For more intense stuff I have a clear full head helmet.

I use lights when welding and after a quick study online for welding helmets with lights the only thing I did get was a lead within the hyperbaric welding universe.
I also did my first upside down weld recently…never thought that was possible.

I have yet to try out an automated dimming helmets, I doughnut like.

over all the welding tutorials I have gone over noOne has mentioned just melting metals together (ie throwing a bunch of melted nails in an arch).
Only up-state N.Y. (Broome county) mentions brazzing the metal as opposed to grinding it down.

And no-one has ever mentioned properly lighting a weld.

I mean sure, the ‘flame’ itself is the source of light…

Electric arc welding in all its forms produces hazardous radiation across a wide spectrum. Bright visible light, obviously, but also frequencies you cannot see. Your eyes are particularly easily damaged, but it’s not great on your skin either. Best practice is to wear clothing (aka welding leathers) that cover all your skin, and a full face helmet. Of course, you’ll meet plenty of welders who are cavalier about all that. But if you’re going to adopt a similar attitude, do it with an understanding of the risks your taking, and not out of ignorance.

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az well as gas filtration for specified constingiousies :beer_mug: