In a message dated 4/15/99 10:16:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
fogbro1@impop.bellatlantic.net writes:
> My brother and I own a Lincoln mig which we've used to restore 3 cars
> and a number of frames. We were sold a welding helmet with a #9 lens and
> told not to use anything less.
> Trouble is we can't see a thing before the arc starts and have trouble
> even when it's started. I usually hold a 500 watt lamp near the work so
> he can see what he's doing.
>
> Can we safely use less shade? If so, what? Does proper protection depend
> on length of exposure? What else?
>
> Ed Woods
Ed:
Auto Dimming helmets are just the thing but are somewhat expensive.
There are several supply houses the sell Them.
Bob Roberts
TR$ 35411CT
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