Furious_E said:
I prefer to wear TIG gloves, which are thinner and uninsulated. The protection isn't as good, but the added dexterity makes using tools so much easier. Tillmans are nice for like $12-15.
I've never owned any other PPE specifically for welding. Just wear long sleeves, pants, and closed toed shoes and don't be a dumbass.
Same here on using TIG gloves. They are just so much easier to maneuver around in.
I also just stick with long sleeves, pants, and closed shoes. MIG has some spatter, but I haven't caught myself on fire in a good while. lol
In reply to AWSX1686 :
Ha, I actually caught myself on fire yesterday. That was grinder related, though.
Furious_E said:
In reply to AWSX1686 :
Ha, I actually caught myself on fire yesterday. That was grinder related, though.
Oh yeah, the front pocket on one of my garage hoodies is gone due to grinding.
A more beneficial note to this thread, I picked up this welding helmet from Eastwood a couple months ago on a sale, and it works great!
https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-large-view-auto-darkening-welding-helmet-l6700.html
I’d say a $5k course must be to teach young folks to pipeline.
All you really need is an afternoon and a pile of scrap metal to get a fairly good feel for that thing.
Regarding catching on fire, please don't have a cigarette lighter or matches in your pocket while welding.
