[Jewelry making - Article 00553] - Re: [Orchid] Welding glasses with oxy/acetylene?

[Gary Drake]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========

Noel,

    It is my understanding that the higher the heat the higher the
    radiation. TIG and MIG welding require a # 10 - 12 lens. Quite hot.
    Quite dark. 

    Using a cutting torch or gas welding with a large tip will require a
    # 5 lens to protect your eyes from this radiation and to reduce the
    glare. When using a small cold flame such as a Little Torch I
    generally use a # 2 lens primarally just to cut the glare of the
    flame allowing me to be able to see the puddle and the flow of the
    filler material being used. 

    Not to mention to also protect the eyes in the event of the hot
    metal popping. 

Good question.
Duck
____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________