[TheForge] Arc Welding Protection

[Aaron Silver]

OK... So I just learned a very discomforting lesson yesterday while 
practicing laying down weld beads....

Since up here in the Northeast we just hit a very hot and muggy spell I was 
in the barn without my shirt on while arc welding. I was being careful to 
protect my eyes, but I wasn't worried about the rest of me. The little 
spits and spatters weren't even a problem for me, whether because of the 
sweat rolling down my body or whatever, but a few hours later I noticed my 
entire front torso had this nice sunburn. It took me a while to figure out 
what the source of the sunburn was, but rest assured... I got nicely 
cooked.  When I called my Grandfather to check my theory he flat out said 
"Ya damn fool!", which I can't really argue with. :-)

So for what it's worth, remember to not only protect your eyes, but watch 
out for your skin. The little spits and spatters aren't the only thing that 
can damage our precious watersack. :-)

Aaron Silver