Why in the world would anyone do this? If you weld professionally, the law of
averages will eventually get you. If you're a part time amateur welder, like
me, it's just not worth the risk.
"Steven W. Reilly" wrote:
> But I do close my eyes when
> >I weld without a hood. Just because I've never had a flash burn doesn't
> >make it a Myth.
> >
> >You can't use your good judgement if you are unaware of the danger.
>
> Flash burn definitely isn't the only danger here.............I was welding
> without a hood just this past Saturday. Closed my eyes and turned away
> after positioning the torch.
>
> Since Sunday I've had the worst sunburn of my life.....
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