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    Default FroM Popular mechanics in the 1920's



    Excerpt from Popular Mechanics: Shop Notes, Volume 16, 1920.

    Welding Mask Made from a Metal Bucket

    A serviceable welding mask may be made in a few minutes from an ordinary bucket. One of 3-gal. capacity is the best size. A rectangular hole, 6 in. by 4 in. is cut in its side, as shown. Over the hole two pieces of colored glass, each 3-1/2 in. by 4-1/2 in. are placed, so that the long edges will meet at the vertical center line of the hole. The two pieces should form an obtuse angle with each other so as to conform as nearly as possible to the curvature of the pail. The glasses are held in place by metal clips soldered inside the bucket. Several holes should be drilled in the bottom for ventilation. A hat, or cap, is worn to act as a pad for the head, the bucket being worn inverted and in such a position that the operator looks through the colored glass while welding.
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    I would require a five gallon bucket.
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    I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.


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    Why the long face Woodwould?

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    Quote Originally Posted by burraboy View Post
    Why the long face Woodwould?
    No long face, just a statement of fact. I'm no pin-head.
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    I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.


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    Ned Kelly was Irish he invented the welding helmet first

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    I wonder how many injuries were sustained by ill-fitting joints between the glasses, or inadequate darkness of the glass.

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    It would have been a fairly safe prospect as it would have only been used for oxy acetelene welding

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