Gave myself a 3rd (and 4th... and 5th) nipple last night..., any recommendations on a welding shirt? Options

[Scott S]

Hi All -
I ran out of welding gas last night and did not realize it until about 10 minutes after it happened. I thought I had just hit a bit of dirty metal, as the molten hot lava sparks began burning holes through my jacket (then my shirt… then my t-shirt… ). Is it still cool with the younger generation to have yourself branded? If so, I am marginally “hipper” this morning…. and a pretty darn good dancer too.

Stupid British cars (stooped guy welding...)

So, I was thinking of ordering an actual welding shirt. Lots of them for sale on line, just curious if anyone had any recommendations for what works best.

Thanks!
Scott S

[charliew]

I don't usually weld overhead for very long intervals so I really just like a heavy cotton or denum shirt but pockets need flaps. I think hf would be the most economical though. wait for a after xmas sale if you can. Also there is a flap that hangs over the adams apple area that you might consider as that part gets a lot of flash when you are wearing just a shirt. If nothing else a bandana is better than nothing in warmer weather. Also I try to remember to use a older creeper if I am on one. It will save the material and the wheels as the hard rubber ones get a lot of beads and slag stuck in them, I usually have to stop and sweep often and sometimes dig the metal out of a wheel to get it to roll again. My friend recentnly found me a new old lift to use so maybe my creeper days are over after only 50 years. I may miss the naps on a creeper though.