There are stores mentioned in the article. I also found this list on Reddit of North American suppliers from the American Astronomical Society
I ordered from this site (https://eclipseglassescanada.ca/) a few weeks ago. They're small AF (they look child size), so watch out for that. I will definitely be using my hands and a ballcap to provide additional cover to my eyes around the inadequately sized glasses
A #14 or #13 welding shade will also do the trick, if you can't find glasses. #12 is pushing it
From the article:
The demand has led to concerns that people will order glasses that don't offer true protection, or worse, try to rely on sunglasses or welding glasses.
Yes, I read the article.
Most welding glass will not be #14 or #13. If it's meant for stick welding, it'll be [Edit to add, #7 was still common when I was welding stick, but is not recommended even for that, it was old-timers who were used to 6011 rods] #9 or #10 at the darkest, far too light. If for MIG it will be darker, #11-13; I set my shield to #11. TIG glass will be the darkest, and ideal.
Oxyacetylene cutting masks will be between a #4 and #6. Don't watch the eclipse with those. Plenty of people will though.
Sunglasses, for reference, are typically going to be between a #1 and #3 shade. Definitely don't stare at the sun through those
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