Don't laugh.
I have a habit, which I don't even want to change, of letting my TIG torch hang free from around my shoulders when I finish a weld. This means the still red-hot electrode sometimes burns a hole in my polyester coveralls.
I am tired of patching these holes. But when I look around at what kind of coveralls are available, the really fire proof ones (Nomex) are way over $100. I am not happy about paying this much, especially when I haven't had any experience with nomex and don't really know if even that will stand up to a red-hot electrode.
I know there are all kinds of leather jackets and aprons out there, but I want a one-piece coverall that won't be hot in the summer and won't get in the way when I am squirming under cars etc.
Anybody have experience with Nomex or know of something else that won't cost a lot ?
I have a habit, which I don't even want to change, of letting my TIG torch hang free from around my shoulders when I finish a weld. This means the still red-hot electrode sometimes burns a hole in my polyester coveralls.
I am tired of patching these holes. But when I look around at what kind of coveralls are available, the really fire proof ones (Nomex) are way over $100. I am not happy about paying this much, especially when I haven't had any experience with nomex and don't really know if even that will stand up to a red-hot electrode.
I know there are all kinds of leather jackets and aprons out there, but I want a one-piece coverall that won't be hot in the summer and won't get in the way when I am squirming under cars etc.
Anybody have experience with Nomex or know of something else that won't cost a lot ?
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