Hey Dab.
What kind of material is that? I like that it lets the air in and you can see through it. I need to do that in my garage. Is there a brand name so I can order?
Thanks,

 

The curtain is vinyl, and comes in lots of colors. I think my LWS sourced it from a company named King; but there are lots of people making it. A quick search on welding curtain yielded this company:

http://www.wilsonindustries.com/charts.htm

Your LWS can probably custom order any size you want. I ordered several 4'x6' panels; as I think this size is most convienent.

Keep in mind that these type screens aren't fireproof; they will melt if exposed to heavy grinding sparks or spatter. But they're good for protecting the innocent bystanders from incidental UV exposure. If I had people wandering up to watch, I'd put up warning signs about not watching the pretty light.

 

Good idea, I'm always worried about flashing somebody walking down the street or worse some kid watching.You should throw a couple pieces of round in the bottom hem for weight so they dont flap in the wind

 

Actually, once I put the velcro on, the curtain hardly moves. I thought this would work better than the old setup, as there's much more room to work in the shop now. If I need to have something sticking out into the driveway, I can just put up a couple sections of the screen.

 

Great idea A_DAB_will_do :drinkup: but there's something wrong with your shop. It's too CLEAN!

 

It's that clean because I spent the morning putting things back in order. I shoulda taken a before and after photo.

I wish I had the luxury of spilling out into the driveway and yard, but I live in a sub with picky neighbors. I'm just glad nobody has complained about the work truck that's always parked out front. It's too big to fit in the garage.

I also hate bringing metal chips and slag into the house, so I keep the floor pretty clean. I keep catching myself walking barefoot out into the garage/shop area to get some little thing. If the floor isn't clean, I feel like I've wandered into the middle of a minefield...

 

If you don't mind me asking; how much did the curtain set you back? :blob2:
Now that the heat is starting to set in, it would be nice to have my door open. A/C for the garage would be nice....

 

I bought them 3 years ago. 6 panels, plus some other stuff. Wasn't cheap, they were made to order sizes. The edges are all sewn over and grommets were put in. I'm guessing they were $10-20 each.

Best thing to do is call your LWS and get a price quote. I'm headed to the LWS today. I'll see if he can pull up the costs for me again...

 

Try http://www.northerntool.com and search for welding curtains and screens

 

I forgot that they have them... Thanks.

 

Very nice idea. Gonna replicate this, hehe.

 

Glad to be of assistance. Northern in FL is just down the road from my shop and they have of good welding supplies. That even my LWS doesn't stock.