WELDING DEVICES / FIELD NOTESBEFORE THE FIRST ARC
Welding masks and helmets: what to check before buying
Passive or auto-darkening? Compare shade range, arc detection, fit and replacement lenses.
EXPLORE / SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Safety equipment.
Welding masks and helmets, gloves, clothing, eye protection and respiratory equipment.
4 guides
WELDING DEVICES / FIELD NOTESBEFORE THE FIRST ARC
Welding gloves: match heat protection and control to the job
Understand the difference between fine torch control and protection from heavier heat and spatter.
WELDING DEVICES / FIELD NOTESBEFORE THE FIRST ARC
Beyond the helmet: clothing, boots, eyes and hearing
Build a complete protection kit for welding, preparation and clean-up.
WELDING DEVICES / FIELD NOTESBEFORE THE FIRST ARC
Welding respirators and extraction: two different jobs
Why a welding helmet is not a respirator, and why moving air is not the same as capturing fume.