welding cloths, when it is hot out Options

[obscurity]

I was just curious what people are welding in during the summer months. I am in Atlanta so it has been 95deg +/- in my garage which makes wearing long sleeves and long pants unbearable. Is everyone else just toughing it out or do you all have air conditioned garages? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[FourBlades]

I second all the advice about safety and protection.

Another aspect is to think about what is near what you are welding that might
get set on fire. A speck of 1500 degree steel can set fire to some surprising
things, like plastic containers of parts and foam pads. I had both go up in flames
on me recently. Wearing a welding helmet, jacket, gloves, etc. I did not notice
until the heat from the flames was warming my back enough to get my attention.
Flame city. Keep a fire extinguisher handy and check that it is there.

After this, I went out and bought three 6x8 foot welding blankets made from
fiberglass. I hung them around my car to prevent sparks from getting on
anything. You can see them in my latest IMSA car pictures. I realized I had
all sorts of paints, varnish, etc. just waiting to explode if my shelves caught
fire. Dumb.

Another thing to remember is that you can start fires on the other side of the
panel you are welding on, or inside a cavity. These can keep burning after
you leave and torch your whole car or worse. Always make sure what you
welded has cooled and is not holding some hidden hot spot.

John