At the most basic level, a welding helmet lens is certified to protect the welding operator from the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays present in the welding arc. In addition to protecting welders from these harmful rays, an auto darkening welding helmet lens uses optical —...
Always wear welding gloves, even during setup and cleanup to prevent cuts from metal edges. To stay safe while welding, wear appropriate protective gear. Always wear a welding helmet with a properly shaded lens to protect your eyes from the intense light. Use flame-resistant clothing, ...
There’s more to welding than meets the eye. Welding involves the manipulation of extreme temperatures. It can be harmful if not handled well. If you’re a welder, you need to be aware of the many hazards that may result from this process and how to prevent them. Here are some of the...
All smoke and mirrors aside, the welder with his welding helmet (or hood) is able to see through extremely bright ultra-violet light into the molten weld pool. But the light is still there and visible to those around him. With this light is a large amount of heat, felt mostly by the ...
Of course you’ll always to want to do your homework in advance to research prices (including price history) ahead of time. Some people claim Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best time to buy a TV set, others swear by President’s Day. ...
Additionally- as mentioned in the new "updates" section, the stock piston rods in these engines do not deal well with the additional engine speeds. So as a recommendation, invest in a billet aluminum rod. You will also have to buy another piston, most often being a magnesium Briggs unit....
Here's what the finished animatronic armature looks like (it's mounted to an old welding helmet as a test rig) along with a movie clip and what the finished costume will look like- it's a Horus guard from Stargate. Here's a video of it working- ...
My husband and I are either going to buy a dog or have a child. We can’t decide whether to ruin our carpet or ruin our lives. I had the worst birthday party ever when I was a child because my parents hired a pony to give rides. And these ponies are never in good health. But...
But why would you want to custom-build a touring bike in the first place, rather than buy a commercially-manufactured one? I’ve come across a few common reasons: You are concerned that an off-the-peg touring bike just won’t be good enough for a bike trip that – especially...
(except the lye) is right here. I will pick an afternoon with no children around. There are some dangers to working with lye and I want to pay total attention to what I’m doing. I’ll also be looking for a used welding helmet. The face shield will be just the ticket for ...