Let's see your welding helmets

[young_buck]

Like the title says, let's see some welding helmets! Whether you use a fixed shade or auto darkening, harbour freight or speed glass, I wanna see em all!

 

[crewchief888]

heres mine


jackson BIG J fixed shade
No name fixed shade flip up
matheson welding supply custom miller pro hobby
miller prohobby

 

[theknurl]

for TIG/MIG 4 Huntsman 711P helmets with gold lenses #'s 7,8,9,and 10 with different diopter magnifiers.....

wait 'til you get old

a big old full helmet for stick

cutting goggles

welding glasses

brazing glasses

aluminum welding glasses (blue lenses)

 

[smoking stroker]

Hobart 770765

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[neonnblack]

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

 

[young_buck]

How do you find the snap on mask?is it uncomfortable? I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on one because of how small they are, it would make welding under a vehicle much easier than with my bulky auto darkening

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

How do you find the snap on mask?is it uncomfortable? I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on one because of how small they are, it would make welding under a vehicle much easier than with my bulky auto darkening

It is comfortable, and I really like how easy it is is to change lenses. But, it's not for a professional welder IMO, it takes a toll on your eyes after a while of welding.

 

[Rakoprtr]

It is comfortable, and I really like how easy it is is to change lenses. But, it's not for a professional welder IMO, it takes a toll on your eyes after a while of welding.

This /\/\ I have the skull version same helmet different design I like it cuz of how close it sits to ur face not bulky like a reg hood so Welding exhaust roll cages tubs stuff like that ur not alwas bumping it but welding for a long period it takes a toll and the field of view ain't that great on the auto dark lens spedglass would be my recommendation for anything long term but if u just weld once or twice a week or less there decent for the money
Paid 130 for the shield number 10 and clear lens and 110 for the auto dark lens

 

[metaldad]

 

[young_buck]

I am no professional haha, I weld on occasion for little projects of my own and my buddies. Also on the odd occasion at work. I have been looking for a fixed shade sheild and I would pick up the auto darkening lens as well. I am going to try one on the truck but wanted to hear what some people thought about them before I did

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

I am no professional haha, I weld on occasion for little projects of my own and my buddies. Also on the odd occasion at work. I have been looking for a fixed shade sheild and I would pick up the auto darkening lens as well. I am going to try one on the truck but wanted to hear what some people thought about them before I did

Try this, much cheaper than the Snap On version.

http://www.savephace.com/EFP/EFP-Helmet

 

[young_buck]

I have looked at the save phace helmets already but nobody local sells them, and I'd like to try it before I buy it

 

[taumac]

2 jacksons with gold 10 shades, one HF with my O/A 5 shade, and a old one with flip up 10shade



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[bigdave39355]

chopped pipeliner

simple, light, effective.

 

[Stephenw]

 

[bigdave39355]

i'd try a speedglas for around the house except for the special cover lens to buy. be sweet if speedglas and jackson balder hoods used standard covers.


Dave

 

[oldtimehockey]

What are the pros and cons of using the gold lenses versus the green or other colors? I'm a real newbie to welding. Thank you!!!

 

[gmwelder86]

Boy that thing is CLEAN. Need some 5p down hand to get that thing dirty.

chopped pipeliner

simple, light, effective.

 

[gmwelder86]

Fibre metal pipeliner with a flip up lens from a Jackson hood. By far my favorite combination with a gold 10 of course.

 

[torqueman2002]

Miller 251292 Classic Series 8-12 Variable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet.

$9.04 - with Miller's Build with Blue | 85-year anniversary rebate.

https://www.millerwelds.com/landing/build-with-blue/files/pdf/Build-With-Blue-Rebate.pdf

 

[young_buck]

I want to grab a fiber metal pipefitter but it looks like the only local carrier I have is grainger... And I don't really want to spend twice as much for it.. Have to keep my eyes open I guess.

As for the gold lens question, it provides a truer view for the welder as the arc flash reflects off of the gold better to lighten the work area better

 

[Ugly Truck Nut]

Miller Digital Elite

 

[corn chip]

top two are company supplied gear. bottom three is my personal stuff at home

 

[Zebedeewesty]

Jus a cheap autodarkening one with grinder function off amazon. Not used much so didn't need something mega expensive but it does the job nicely and looks pretty too. Came with a dozen spare lenses too.