Too dark to see work area

[brightspark]

its a gas welding post not ark

 

[8ob]

You can get auto darkening googles, I have a pair I use for gas welding and cutting. They are adjustable.

Bob

 

[voipio]

its a gas welding post not ark

And thread drift never happens on this forum ;-) At least it's related thread drift.

 

[CompoSimmonite]

As others have said, lots of light. A 500W halogen, or 50W LED floodlight, a metre or so from the workpiece will make a huge difference. Or try doing the welding outside in broad daylight, if it's feasible.

I used to use a car headlight run off a battery when I started arc welding back in 70's

 

[dredd]

Hello all,
I am a hobby OA welder working on maintaining vintage cars. Using pretty standard square lens goggles I find it almost impossible to see the work area until I have formed a bead. Until then I can see almost nothing at all which means I’m often flipping the shade up to get started which is not the best idea. I am using the recommended shade apparently. The workshop is quite well lit but do I need to illuminate the work piece more? A directional bright work lamp?

Buy cheapo auto dark welding helmet ,that will cure your problem ,cheapo doesnt mean no good .

 

[dredd]

If you buy these it could help your probem they are adjustable

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BETTER THAN FIXED CHEATER

 

[trigger3]

your using about shade 3 or 4 ?

 

[dredd]

Go here, it shows lighter shade goggles that might help

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