[Jewelry making - Article 00016] - Re: [Orchid] Eye Protection

[James Binnion]

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>     For O/A torches, a Shade 5 or 6 is actually more appropriate. I
>     have those for in goggles and lenses for my helmets. I also TIG
>     weld. 

    For O/A welding this is true but for brazing shade 3 is adequate. In
    practice most studio goldsmiths don't generate enough exposure to
    the infra red from soldering / brazing to be in danger if we don't
    wear any type of filter. But if you solder all day long then you
    should seriously think about wearing at least a shade 3. If you
    experience eye fatigue at the end of a long day of soldering you may
    want to try filters and see if your eyes feel better at the end of
    the day. I don't normally wear them except for when I am doing large
    amounts of soldering work, I notice a positive difference at the end
    of the day when wearing them. 

Jim

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550


 
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