[TheForge] TheForge Digest, Vol 89, Issue 11

[Cindy and James]

Geez, after seeing Dave M's age, I must be the only one on here younger 
than Cornelius!

I had my cataracts removed this spring and treated myself to a new 
"welding vision device".  My choice was an Optrel
http://www.optrel.ch/us/index.php?site=expert&product=e680
made in Switzerland.

It is a bit expensive and may not be suitable for the weekend or 
occasional welder.  I've tried a lot of "helmets" over the years.  
Vision wise, the Optrel is superior in my opinion.  It is also light 
weight and easy to wear.  The only hood/helmet that might be easier to 
put on would be the old Jackson with the surgical hose in the back that 
never needed adjustment.  I loved that thing but in those days I could 
SEE w/o magnification.  Over time, I could put down a pretty good bead 
but I had trouble seeing where it was going!  Few things more irritating 
than running a bead where it does not need to go.  I also like the grind 
function that lets you set it at shade 4.  Helps keep the crap out of 
your eyes.  Yes, I do wear safety glasses ALL the time but they aren't 
perfect protection.

After my eye surgery, I wear reading glasses under the hood when I 
weld.  I've given up on the cheaters that fit over the lens, for some 
reason I can't keep them in place and the tape is always coming off.

Nothing is as good as a young pair of eyes!  Keep yours protected as 
best you can afford.

James


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