Any local welding clothes retailer?

Submitted by the_faded_memories t3_z051ij in rva

I am starting to weld and while working under my truck I’ve already burned holes in a few shirts. (And earned a few small brands in my arm to match…)

I have a basic apron and some sleeve protectors but I’d like to get a proper welding jacket or fire resistant shirt. I would very much prefer to be able to try something on before purchasing.

Any place around here carry such things in stock?

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Lsufaninva t1_ix3kq9i wrote

ARC3 1700 chamberlayne avenue Richmond va 23222

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BobbyFuckingB t1_ix3n470 wrote

I can’t say for sure but Northern probably does

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OlGreggMare t1_ix5an13 wrote

You need to flip your truck over so you're not welding overhead, duh

/s

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kilofoxtrotfour t1_ix6bmdv wrote

Powertip: "You're doing it wrong"... Work on positioning & using shielding devices. Welding clothing (which I buy at ARC3) is only designed to stop grinding sparks & the occasional slag from MIG/GMAW welding, SMAW slag will rip right through it. Good luck with it, practice makes perfect. When I first started MIG/GMAW welding, my arms looked like a 20x day heroin user.. I've wised-up over the years. Lastly: The 3M Speedglas shield is worth the $400+ pricetag, sure, it's 400% more than a Lowe's or Home Depot shield, but you'll thank me later.

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[deleted] t1_ix55vee wrote

Just so you know fr clothing won’t stop slag from burning through. That’s not what they are designed to do. And since they are so expensive I wouldn’t bother with those.

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