[Jewelry making - Article 00512] - Re: [Orchid] Welding glasses with oxy/acetylene?

[James Binnion]

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>     Am I right in my understanding that it is necessary to wear shade 5
>     welding-type eye protection any time you are using acetylene with
>     oxygen (not room air), such as a Little torch? 

    If you look at the health and safety regulations for torch work, all
    torch work should be done with shaded lenses from shade 3 to 5
    depending on the type of work (soldering, brazing or welding) and
    temperatures involved. 

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