Welder.
Re: Welder.
What sort of mask are you using? I can strongly recommend a photo-reactive one (not sure what the correct term is) that darkens ONLY when the arc is happening, before and after striking the arc it's pretty clear. I wear my glasses under mine to improve sight & focus. It also helps to shine a good lamp on the work so you can see what you're doing when there's no arc.
If you're using a conventional passive "always dark" mask then I'm not surprised you're having problems, they're really difficult to work with.
If you're using a conventional passive "always dark" mask then I'm not surprised you're having problems, they're really difficult to work with.
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Re: Welder.
Thanks for your advice, I'm using an always dark old style mask , never had trouble before.. what sort of model do you recommend? I wear my glasses, can't see without them.. cataract started in my right eyeLuxobarge wrote: ↑Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:21 amWhat sort of mask are you using? I can strongly recommend a photo-reactive one (not sure what the correct term is) that darkens ONLY when the arc is happening, before and after striking the arc it's pretty clear. I wear my glasses under mine to improve sight & focus. It also helps to shine a good lamp on the work so you can see what you're doing when there's no arc.
If you're using a conventional passive "always dark" mask then I'm not surprised you're having problems, they're really difficult to work with.
Re: Welder.
Can't really recommend one, I've had mine around 20 years now. Suggest you just research reviews etc. and don't forget the golden rule in life - you will generally get what you pay for.
Some people are like Slinkies - they serve no useful purpose, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.
Re: Welder.
I'm using a Sealey PWH600 mask .. works fine and as a real beginner I was concerned about "arc-eye" but so far it's been brilliant. It has a recharging panel for the battery and a grinding setting.Dick wrote: ↑Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:00 pmThanks for your advice, I'm using an always dark old style mask , never had trouble before.. what sort of model do you recommend? I wear my glasses, can't see without them.. cataract started in my right eyeLuxobarge wrote: ↑Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:21 amWhat sort of mask are you using? I can strongly recommend a photo-reactive one (not sure what the correct term is) that darkens ONLY when the arc is happening, before and after striking the arc it's pretty clear. I wear my glasses under mine to improve sight & focus. It also helps to shine a good lamp on the work so you can see what you're doing when there's no arc.
If you're using a conventional passive "always dark" mask then I'm not surprised you're having problems, they're really difficult to work with.
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Said goodbye: got '98 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TSpark to 210K miles before tin worm struck
Re: Welder.
Thanks chaps I'll be buying one like this soon.
https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/563719 ... shade-9-13
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Bought a cheaper model as I'm a skinflint and don't do much welding now.. with the savings I'm getting another left hand drill bit set..
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