Custom metal furniture has taken over the home design market, from steel table bases and industrial shelving to custom railings and pieces that cost thousands retail but are totally doable in a home shop. I’ve been building metal furniture for my house for about three years. Started with a console table, moved to floating shelves, and eventually fabricated an entire outdoor space for dining set. The lesson I learned fast: your helmet matters more than you think. A cheap one makes the work frustrating. Your eyes tire out. You can’t see the puddle well enough for clean beads. After testing different setups, here’s what actually works for furniture projects where quality shows. Ridge Products Welding Royal Series Lenses (With Compatible Helmets) Most helmet reviews focus on the shell, headgear, and buttons. But the lens is what actually determines your welding experience. Ridge Products Welding built their business around this idea:…
