I tell ya guys, it's awesome living next door to a retired fabricator/welder guy.

Since i started wearing reading glasses, i dont think i have got a welders flash.
I have been forced to weld without a helmet on occasion, as my head would barely fit. Weld with eyes closed and hope for the best.
Outdoors with a torch, and glasses on, not great, but not the worst i have seen.

Bet the guy could carve your name out of 1/2” plate and have nearly no cleanup. Welders generally have a very steady hand.