Well my welding practice has taught me a valuable lesson - always wear sleeves! I knew the arc could burn, but I have to be honest and say that one day that fact just slipped my mind.
Luckily I only did a little bit. I had my gauntlets on but only a thick t-shirt. Now parts of my arm have peeled! I'm so glad I wasn't out there doing it for long or it could have been quite nasty. I don't think I'll be forgetting that again in a hurry.
My next question (these posts always lead to a question!) is what's a good overall to wear? I've been looking at military surplus tank suits. They're quite heavy material and flame retardant in case the vehicles catch fire, so I'm thinking they must be pretty handy? I did consider a leather jacket of some sort, but they seem a bit heavy?
Luckily I only did a little bit. I had my gauntlets on but only a thick t-shirt. Now parts of my arm have peeled! I'm so glad I wasn't out there doing it for long or it could have been quite nasty. I don't think I'll be forgetting that again in a hurry.
My next question (these posts always lead to a question!) is what's a good overall to wear? I've been looking at military surplus tank suits. They're quite heavy material and flame retardant in case the vehicles catch fire, so I'm thinking they must be pretty handy? I did consider a leather jacket of some sort, but they seem a bit heavy?