[TheForge] Re: Subject: Didymium? I say "no way."

[Demon Buddha]

Mike Porter wrote:
> Chuck,
> When you say filters without saying spectacles or safety glasses, my 
> mind automatically registers this as belonging in the burner goggle 
> category; in other words either as 1.95" rounds or as 2" x 4 1/4" 
> rectangles or even as 4" x 5" welding helmet filters. The only kind I 
> know of are ANSI rated shade #4 and #5 gold plated plastic filters. The 
> view through these is superior to standard green glass, but not what I 
> would call impressive. I haven't heard of a gold plated didymium filter 
> plate, but would be delighted to have my ignorance corrected.

	Glass Schell makes them.  I have a pair.
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