Welding glasses

[Gingle]

Would these be any good for arc
welding

 

[Gingle]

Would these be any good for arc welding

 

[Wozzaaah]

Yes, if you want to end up looking like this.

 

[voipio]

Shade 5 might be OK for gas welding with Oxy Acetylene, but not for arc. Arc will require at least shade 8, for low currnent TIG. Shade 11 would be a better bet for arc, with factor 50 sunscreen on exposed skin. Seriously, though, just get a full face helmet.

https://weldingtrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Welding-Shade-Numbers-Chart.jpg

 

[Mark 2]

No, you'll only look cool briefly.

 

[Erie Fred]

A auto dark helmet is all of $40 these days, provide full face protection, and adjustable shading from about 9-14.
Why anyone would try to use #5 cutting glasses for welding is beyond me.

FWIW I have (2) pairs of those, one on the plasma table, and other for hand cutting.

 

[Gingle]

I have full face ,just wondering,thanks for replying

 

[Hitch]

Is that screwfix? Misleading to people that don't know.

They are 100% no good for any welding that uses electric arc processes.
Ideal for a bit of plasma cutting though.

 

[Onoff]

My kiwi mate has gone walkabout whilst his missus is at home. Started in Singapore, then Malaysia and now Thailand. Playing it by ear.

He's a real welder albeit retired. Not quite the holiday snaps I was imagining he'd send! He just can't help himself.