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I have missing pixels as a result of extreme lasering to solve complications from diabetes. The reading glass insert helps but there are still missing spots and sadly that isn't going away. I'm not complaining - without this medical intervention I'd be driving with a red and white cane out the window. (now THERE'S a mental picture!)
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I know a couple of network engineers that have missing pixels due to staring down the wrong end of an active fiber optic cable. I am in awe of your welding skills. I just wish I had some time to learn how to get metal to stick together.
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If you can draw a line with a pencil you can MIG - it really IS that easy with a decent machine. My issue is that I can't see where the weld is needed and I use reading glasses, a bright LED light on the weld area, and the lightest setting on my helmet. I get the best results by running a short bead (like 1/8" to 1/4"), let the lens go back to clear, reposition, weld another short bead. Not what I'd like to do but it does work.
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Before I started with magnifying lenses, I would do the light trick too to try to be able to see. One thing, where my normal magnification to read is 1.25 (ish), I need 1.75 or even 2.0 to weld. You do get vertigo when you first start using that kind of magnification, but eventually your eyes and brain adjusts to where you don't notice the magnification unless it's not there.... you're using light to bandaid you need for more magnification.
What Shep said is true as well, too much light behind your helmet (or LED light) can really make it hard to see through your mask.
And of course, clean glass and protector plates make a difference.... just for completeness..Doing it all wrong since 1966
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I don't seem to get any reflection on the glass but I'll give that a try - I have PLENTY of old T-shirts! I've noticed that keeping the lens clean IS a big help, too. I use 3.0 readers instead of the usual 2.5s and all these things, while helpful, can't make up for the missing pixels.
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Dan, I recently had laser surgery in both eyes in November to (hopefully) lower ocular pressure for a few years without chemicals. Is this similar to your case? It’s been interesting adjusting to my new eyes......Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.
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Originally posted by STINEY View PostDan, I recently had laser surgery in both eyes in November to (hopefully) lower ocular pressure for a few years without chemicals. Is this similar to your case? It’s been interesting adjusting to my new eyes......
Sorry for the threadjack.....
DanLast edited by DanStokes; March 9, 2019, 12:25 PM.
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It IS similar then. I got 120 shots in one and 129 in the other to increase permeability and drainage of ocular fluid. Doctor was like a kid with a video game - zap, zap, zap.
Threadjack? It’s still bangshift right......okay, sorry Aaron.
Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.
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Originally posted by DanStokes View Post
Sorry for the threadjack.....
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My point all along has been to prove that anyone can do this stuff and many many times perceived limitations - especially ones that don't get discussed often - are the very thing to get people to adapt and build something better then what I'm building.Last edited by SuperBuickGuy; March 9, 2019, 03:11 PM.Doing it all wrong since 1966
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Originally posted by DanStokes View PostYou DO know that the average lawyer lacks your skills, right? I've been lusting after a TIG but I'm not sure I have the eyesight to properly use one these days. Quandary.....
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Originally posted by Russell View Post
I have been busy and when not busy lazy, I still have not hooked up my new to me tig. (I should be kicked in the rear) When I do you are more than welcome to come and melt metal.
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View PostBefore I started with magnifying lenses, I would do the light trick too to try to be able to see. One thing, where my normal magnification to read is 1.25 (ish), I need 1.75 or even 2.0 to weld. You do get vertigo when you first start using that kind of magnification, but eventually your eyes and brain adjusts to where you don't notice the magnification unless it's not there.... you're using light to bandaid you need for more magnification.
What Shep said is true as well, too much light behind your helmet (or LED light) can really make it hard to see through your mask.
And of course, clean glass and protector plates make a difference.... just for completeness..
Last edited by Shep48COE; March 10, 2019, 02:08 PM.
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