Joe, I have used #12 before, and without any noticable effect. I only used them for VERY short periods of time. I DO NOT RECOMEND USING THEM. I have purchased #14 glass from the welding supply shops around town (US Welding, Gas House, etc.) You would do much better with the #14. Brent --- Joe Borgione <jborgion@xmission.com> wrote:
Thanks Patrick;
I was just out and about and stopped by Wasatch Steel (3300 So, about 400 W.) The darkest welders lense they had was #12; they'd never seen a #14. I bought it none the less (it was only about $6.00). How much difference is there between a #12 & #14?
Joe Borgione
Patrick Wiggins wrote:
Joe (et. all),
Eclipse glasses are being sold by the Utah Museum of Natural History's bookshop on the U of U campus as well as my former employer.
However, for anything more than casual observers, I recommend the #14 welders glass rich mentioned. Lasts longer, give a much nicer view and can be taped over the front of binos and scopes.
Patrick :-)
Joe Borgione wrote:
Does anybody know of a local (Salt Lake) source
for eclipse veiwing
glasses? If I can, I'd like to pick a few. I'm considering getting some welding helmet lenses as an alternative; I think I can get those at a place like Wasatch Metals.*
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