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    Is a #5 face shield enough protection when using a plasma cutter.
    I'm now trying to use some #7 goggles over for my prescription glasses, but I don't like them.
    So far I've not been able to find anything darker than a #5 face shield.

    Problem solved, just found a chart telling what shade for what power setting.
    Last edited by In Utopia; 09-29-2012 at 04:32 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by In Utopia View Post
    Problem solved, just found a chart telling what shade for what power setting.
    Got a link perchance?
    Penncrest Buzzbox - Infinite amp control! Man the 70's were good.
    Everlast Powerplasma 60 - Reliable unit, cuts well.
    Everlast i-MIG 250P w/spoolgun - Really smooth, plenty of cajones.
    Everlast 250EXT - Sometimes it just takes a kick in the balls...
    Everlast 255EXT - Just started playing

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    Last edited by In Utopia; 09-29-2012 at 07:25 PM.

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    Thanks, guess I've been a bit undershaded using the 5 for everything. Hopefully always running my helmet at 13 when I weld will cancel that out.
    Penncrest Buzzbox - Infinite amp control! Man the 70's were good.
    Everlast Powerplasma 60 - Reliable unit, cuts well.
    Everlast i-MIG 250P w/spoolgun - Really smooth, plenty of cajones.
    Everlast 250EXT - Sometimes it just takes a kick in the balls...
    Everlast 255EXT - Just started playing

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    I can't see very well if I go over 9 when using mig or stick.
    It's hell getting old.

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