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Welding clothes: I use durable slim fit jackets and gloves from sportsmansguide.com
mil surplus. This way I can reach and operate with dexterity while welding. You get several pairs for a few bucks.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=951928
Two pair, nice mil leather gloves with extended wrist coverage, 18 bucks.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=223026
Three, mil heavy sleeve jackets, 18 bucks.
In the summer, I just throw them in water and put them on. Stay cool for 3 hours while welding when it is 100+.
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