Is #10 a dark enough shade for MIG welding?

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(on a helmet)

Answer 1

10 IS A EXCELLENT STARTER LENS. I USE A ADJUSTABLE SPEED-GLAS THAT HAS FROM 9-12 SHADES AND I USE THEM ALL DEPENDING WHAT I AM WELDING.

Answer 2

It really depends on how old you are the younger you are I would start with the darkest possible and still see the material and seam.

What type of MIG welding there are several, short arc which uses the shiny copper colored wire that comes in several sizes the bigger the size the more light it will emit so requiring a darker lens. Like I stated before there are several types of MIG welding what MIG stands for is Mechanical Inert Gas welding which is an motor driving a wire through your whip and to the gun uses a inert gas usually argon-CO2 mix or just CO2 then you get into the exotics where you need to learn the firsts steps first.

Go to a good welding supply dealer and ask them They will be more than helpful and suggest the shade you should use and will help you with any shade you require they will usually have a MIG set up in a separate part of the store where you can try sometimes they can provide classes to get you started they are always wanting to develop new customers and the prices are usually close.

Me I use a #10 now where I used a #12 when I started 35 years ago.

Just keep in mind when you get burned it only hurts for a little while.

Enjoy, I have

Answer 3

If you don't have one already buy an electronic welding mask. They cost a bit (mine was about Au$135) but they are worth every cent. Not only is it easier to get the weld started but for the majority of us who would use their hand to place the (manual) visor in place – this frees up a hand. Preferably get one which take common, cheap, largish batteries (not button cells) and has an auto-shutdown – variable density (darkness) is nice too. Get some clear protective “lenses” for it. I use some cheap reading glasses with mine, there are flat magnifying (protective) lenses made to fit my mask – haven't tried them but they seem like a good idea. I sometimes have trouble with the reading glasses fogging up.

Answer 4

for sure yes. if you are doing light welding a 8 is more than enough

Answer 5

it depends on the lenght of time you will be welding, the rod, and the thickness and type of steel you will be using. Check out the cart at the bottom of the referenced page

Answer 6

you got the mig 29 tell me when your done with it i want to re weld my boeing 747 and f 4u corsair

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

yes i have bad eyes so i go darker

Answer 9

A tens what I use.

Answer 10

sure is