[BillC]

Originally Posted by HoodPin

I've got my welding helmets ready for Monday! May also try to take some pictures, but not sure how well that'll work.

Your welding helmets might not be dark enough. They recommend at least a 14 shade, and most welding helmets are only 13 shade. And, the auto-darkening ones may not go dark at all, since they're looking for a sudden bright flash to trigger, which you won't have from the eclipse.

Might want to just pick up some paper eclipse glasses. Lowes sells some for $1.98, other stores probably have them too.

[HoodPin]

Originally Posted by BillC

Your welding helmets might not be dark enough. They recommend at least a 14 shade, and most welding helmets are only 13 shade. And, the auto-darkening ones may not go dark at all, since they're looking for a sudden bright flash to trigger, which you won't have from the eclipse.

Might want to just pick up some paper eclipse glasses. Lowes sells some for $1.98, other stores probably have them too.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to take a closer look at them tonite to see if the specs are available.

[DaveInMD]

The plan is to watch from the top of a mountain just outside of Andrews, North Carolina. Staying at a relative's house and have them fancy paper glasses, a bottle of wine, and food. Yea, might be getting rained on but worth the chance.