Budweiser John
Platinum Member
Over the last three years the course of Macular Degeneration (declining eyesight) is slowly claiming my ability to maintain my welding and woodworking skills.
In the woodworking arena I have retro fitted where possible, didgital readouts on my table saw fence, thickness planer and cut off stops on the chop saws so getting along. Welding on the other hand has become a dismal frustration. Ten years ago working in the construction industry my main focus was carpentry but routinely welded structural members, railings, and other odd ball metal components. Never was certified but always passed muster in the eyes of the inspectors.
Fast forward to present day. Five years retired, 75 years old, good health, active, and can稚 see worth a crap.
Any suggestions on visual aids that would improve the maginification of the weld process? Currently using a Miller auto darkening helmet and 6:0 glasses. Typically Stick and Mig welding fabricating useful shop fixtures and repairs on farmstead equipment and hardware.
After working for over 50 years and now having the time, talent, and resources, to create most anything I could want or need but limited ability to see is highly disappointing.
B. John
In the woodworking arena I have retro fitted where possible, didgital readouts on my table saw fence, thickness planer and cut off stops on the chop saws so getting along. Welding on the other hand has become a dismal frustration. Ten years ago working in the construction industry my main focus was carpentry but routinely welded structural members, railings, and other odd ball metal components. Never was certified but always passed muster in the eyes of the inspectors.
Fast forward to present day. Five years retired, 75 years old, good health, active, and can稚 see worth a crap.
Any suggestions on visual aids that would improve the maginification of the weld process? Currently using a Miller auto darkening helmet and 6:0 glasses. Typically Stick and Mig welding fabricating useful shop fixtures and repairs on farmstead equipment and hardware.
After working for over 50 years and now having the time, talent, and resources, to create most anything I could want or need but limited ability to see is highly disappointing.
B. John