[TheBartman]

I would like to make a welding cubicle to contain the spatter from my flux-cored arc welder. Articles I've read indicate that welding screens or curtains are typically made of thick transparent PVC that protects others from harmful UV radiation. I will be welding in a well-ventilated garage with nobody around me. Therefore there will be nobody to protect from UV. I was thinking of using a fine metal mesh stretched over a light metal frame for the sides of the welding cubicle. Like an insect screen, only made of one or two layers of metal mesh. Any thoughts?

[tweake]

welcome.

that sounds very expensive. i would just buy the existing screens. they are common and fairly cheap.

[cj737]

And spatter from your welding will stick to that fine mesh, or burn through it.i weld in my shop, even flux core, and have not had issue with spatter beyond a foot or two from my work. Sure, the fumes are excessive, but I’ve got ventilation for that.