Orval Fairbairn wrote:


The real reason for the dark and opaque face shields for TIG/MIG welding
is that any electro-arc welding generates lots of UV, which can cause
severe "sunburn" and skin cancer. Be sure to cover up when using any
electro-arc welder!

Hear!Hear!

And the sunburn hurts, too!

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