[TheForge] Eye protection/filters while forge welding

[Dan Tull]

Key word:
staring


Don't

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Novorolsky" <crosspein at sbcglobal.net>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 8:36 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Eye protection/filters while forge welding


> All the recent discussion about protective headgear has prompted me to 
> ask the question about eye protection while forge welding.
> 
> I'm a novice (I've only been at this about a year), but I spent a fair 
> amount of time forge welding in a coal forge this past weekend. Staring 
> into a white-hot fire as the pieces reached temperature left me with 
> spots before my eyes as I dressed the joint. I wear clear safety 
> glasses, but was wondering if I should move to a shaded (sunglass type) 
> or perhaps a welding filter.
> 
> So the bottom line is, what do you more experienced smiths use? Is there 
> danger of permanent damage from staring into the coal forge?
> 
> I searched several months back into the archives, but didn't see any 
> recent discussion on the topic.
> 
> Thanks,
> Paul
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