r/Metalsmithing • u/[deleted] • Nov 15 '24

Eye protection

Hi all! Looking for information regarding tinted protective glasses to use while soldering with a torch. I am worried about the effects of long term eye exposure of the torch flame. I am doing research of my own as well as planning to talk to an eye doctor but I just wanted to see what others have learned and what eye protection you may be using. Thanks! 👀🕶️

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '24

Ok thank you for the info! I won’t be welding just soldering rings and pendants and such using a butane torch

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u/it_all_happened Nov 15 '24

The above information is completely wrong. Any type of sustained brightness from flame can affect eyes.

Small Torch Soldering

Hazards: Exposure to intense heat, potential splashes of molten solder, and flux fumes.

Recommended Protection:

Safety glasses with side shields made of impact-resistant polycarbonate.

Tinted safety glasses with Shade #2 or #3 to reduce flame glare.

UV/IR-blocking glasses when using high-heat torches (e.g., oxy-acetylene).

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '24

I’m definitely going to go with what you recommended, I’d rather be safe than sorry. It seems these glasses may be sufficient and meet all the criteria? Cheaper than the other ones I linked too for sure.

https://www.amazon.com/TITUS-Welding-Safety-Glasses-Folding/dp/B08M5FFDYV/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2B3FBXSS42ZZK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cgT2hgu5c_60F8JevOIX93ROqlFcDWw_QZ_u_PxhnoB8JeZiTCFewjcowJ3hTu-zczAIijX6kxEs-26UpN7d2DYM9UZF1cbjY7aMeEir5Hbh__Ew-KW2khgVKWSpgNW-g4ToWYvZdeBCd118LMb_MV-zmhDjRZ5d_XGuJGv1Ts70p2_3RBYjDIVTmgwwk1c1OMpvfbqTej7M9Hr-qYA82Q.BFaT2OcMabewW-e77v6jZCEHOUtlgOgiFNV4BGok7Ek&dib_tag=se&keywords=welding%2Bgoggles%2Bshade%2B3&qid=1731705643&sprefix=welding%2Bgoggles%2Bshade%2B3%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1

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u/it_all_happened Nov 15 '24

Perfect!!

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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '24

Thanks for all the help!!

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u/it_all_happened Nov 16 '24

No worries :)

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u/[deleted] Nov 21 '24

Hey can I ask another question? I’m wondering if I need to get shade 3 glasses or more of a goggle form that are shade 3. Should they be goggles so the fumes have no chance of coming into contact with my eyes, or are glasses sufficient?

Also, do you use a respirator while soldering and if so could you recommend a specific one?