[Jewelry making - Article 00063] - Re: [Orchid] Eye Protection & Sodering

[C & D Fox]

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>         I have always used an acetylene/atmospheric air torch. I just
>     purchased an oxy/acet. torch (Smith versa-torch).  I need to get
>     some eye protection. What shade lense should I use with this setup? 

    I have used didymium glasses on and off for years. I got them from
    Aura Lens at: www.auralens.com 

    They are light colored enough to not hide what you are soldering
    like welding goggles do. They screen out uv  light and can be
    ordered in your perscription. Or you can get them as clip ons. They
    have the added benefit of filtering out brite yellow lite so you can
    see solder run better and the metal come up to dull red sooner then
    with the naked eye. Glass makers use these alot. I'm always suprised
    that more of us jewelers don't use them more when soldering. 

I hope this is helpful.
Carla
www.carlamfox.com


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