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I actually enjoy welding. I'm not as good as I was because my eyes are getting worse and my hands are not as steady. Just another thing that breaks my heart about getting old. I was DOD aircraft certified TIG welder for 9 1/2 years.
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I actually enjoy welding. I'm not as good as I was because my eyes are getting worse and my hands are not as steady. Just another thing that breaks my heart about getting old. I was DOD aircraft certified TIG welder for 9 1/2 years.
I use a '''reader" or cheater lens in my helmet. Helps a BUNCH for focusing up close.
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