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25th Nov 2010, 09:41 AM #1
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.Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I´m not so sure about the universe.
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25th Nov 2010, 11:24 AM #2
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.
Regards, Woodwould.
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25th Nov 2010, 12:49 PM #3
Why the long face Woodwould?
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25th Nov 2010, 12:58 PM #4
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25th Nov 2010, 01:59 PM #5
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25th Nov 2010, 09:04 PM #6
I wonder how many injuries were sustained by ill-fitting joints between the glasses, or inadequate darkness of the glass.
Cheers,
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Fiction has to make sense. - Mark Twain
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25th Nov 2010, 09:17 PM #7China
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It would have been a fairly safe prospect as it would have only been used for oxy acetelene welding