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What shade is used for gas welding?

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Depends on the type of material to be welded, the size of the flame, and in my situation slowly deteriorating eyesight. Basically shade 4 or 5 will be adequate. As dark as 6 on aluminum. You will be able to tell if you aren't using a dark enough shade as you can get a "flash" ( Like a sunburn on the eyes). Start with a #5 and go from there.

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