Hello all, this is Mark from the North East. I am no way a pro, but have always been a quick learning since the time i was a kid. I wanted to make some items like custom racks/furniture for my video editing equipnent etc. I just purchased a Lincoln Electric 140HD. Not sure if I made a mistake or not, but am trying to figure out quickly what I can weld and where i can learn as fast as possible so i can spend most time having fun than messing things up. Also I am looking for a place near me that can sell square tubing that I can purchase and play with during my quick learning process.
My only fear is does the arc light harm your eyes, even if you wear safety goggles/mask? and is the fumes dangerous to inhale, as some smoke definitely enters my nose. Is there any mask one can wear to protect from these fumes?
- Otto Nobedder
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Welcome, Markcars,
The welding arc can harm your eyes if you're using anything other than a designated welding lens, and will burn your exposed skin like sunburn. You need to use an actual "welding shield/welding hood", with a minimum of a shade #9 lens, preferably shade #12 if your eyes are good enough to see the arc through it. There are even auto-darkening welding goggle set-ups with an attached mask.
The fumes are not healthy, either, but this is easily solved. A simple box-fan 10 feet behind or beside you will create enough draft to keep the smoke out of your face, without disrupting your welding. Since you describe "smoke", I guess you're using flux-core wire, without gas. If so, your fan can be closer if needed.
Steve S
The welding arc can harm your eyes if you're using anything other than a designated welding lens, and will burn your exposed skin like sunburn. You need to use an actual "welding shield/welding hood", with a minimum of a shade #9 lens, preferably shade #12 if your eyes are good enough to see the arc through it. There are even auto-darkening welding goggle set-ups with an attached mask.
The fumes are not healthy, either, but this is easily solved. A simple box-fan 10 feet behind or beside you will create enough draft to keep the smoke out of your face, without disrupting your welding. Since you describe "smoke", I guess you're using flux-core wire, without gas. If so, your fan can be closer if needed.
Steve S