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« on: April 10, 2006, 09:01:59 pm » |
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I was just curious what helmets you guys have. I took my old favorite helmet into work a few weeks back and got laughed at  . I even had a kid there say I can't see threw it (Shade 11 no auto darking lens)  . I've had it for about 9 years now and its my favorite out of any I've ever tried. It's lite only weighs 1.7#'s. I had to retire it. Some a$$hole decided to bump it off a press that I was working on (16' in the air). I've searching for another like it but no luck. I even got laughed at the welding supply places. I finally found one online went threw 16 pages on google but found a supply house that sells them. -Jacob- |
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J Dotson
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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2006, 10:00:19 pm » |
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Wow thats a oldie..I have one like that down in the celler i think..was my Grand Dads. The auto darkening are really handy..especialy for the old farts like me with Bifocals.I had a really nice Swedish made..forget the brand..it died on me..solar cell i think so useing a cheap Harbor Freight auto dark now.Here are some nice ones..I thinking the Speed Glass down the page for future..  Scroll down this page to see helmets... http://www.millerindustrialgases.com/Helmets_and_Clothing3.htm |
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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2006, 10:51:35 pm » |
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Miller auto dark!
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2006, 11:26:30 pm » |
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I like your helmet. I have one simular to it and another auto-darkening one (that I use for TIG welding I do, MIG welding body panels or any time I am in an difficult positions like under a car welding, when flipping the helmet up and down constantly becomes a hassle ). Don't let those guys bother you. They are either buggin you for being cheap, old fashion, or because they wouldn't last a minute without their auto-darkening helmet. Older designed helmets are cheap to buy, and they used to be the norm. You can even rivet the old leather material from your welding jacket (if you have one) to the bottom of your helmet to protect against burns on your neck and throat (vertical and overhead welding) Upgrade if you can later, but remember this-When that $90+ helmet with automatic lens falls 16' , you'll more than likely have two helmets that automatically don't work!-Andy- |
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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2006, 11:58:28 pm » |
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I use to only use Huntsman helmets 951p I believe,but bought a cheap one made by Hobart this time I think.
I can't use a big ol' hood like that one,lots of sticking my head in tight places,laying down,and sometimes dang near standing on my head so they need to be small and light.
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2006, 02:36:30 am » |
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I have a cheepie Forney flip. Works just fine, $19.
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Marty
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« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2006, 06:55:13 am » |
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« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2006, 12:25:19 pm » |
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« Last Edit: April 11, 2006, 12:27:01 pm by Isaac Potter »
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« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2006, 12:45:40 pm » |
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www.htpweld.com Striker Ultra XL #90130-60M
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« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2006, 01:21:55 pm » |
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3x to choose from:
Harbor Fright (not miss spelled) auto darkener
old Lincoln stick welder one
Lincoln Mig welder flat stock one for those really tight spaces.....
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« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2006, 01:29:47 pm » |
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I use a Selllstrom auto darkening one. It's not bad. I don't do much welding, but the auto darkening sure makes life easy.
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« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2006, 12:20:48 pm » |
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Ditto I like the way you think Marty. |
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Marty
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« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2006, 12:25:53 pm » |
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Ditto
I like the way you think Marty.
It is the nicest helmet I have ever used or seen. I finally broke down and bought one a few months ago and I am kicking myself for waiting so long to do it. Indiana Oxygen has a E-Bay store and sells them for $100 cheaper than any of my welding supply stores can sell me one for. Best "tool" I own! |
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2006, 05:05:34 pm » |
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I have the Hornell Speedglas 9002X I liked this the best out of all the ones I tired.  |
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« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2006, 10:31:30 pm » |
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I have a basic Lincoln one with the large gold-plated #10 lense, although I need to replace it because the helmet is starting to crack...been dropped/banged around a few times over the years. I also have one with a large lense that I have set up on rods and a magnetic base. I do a lot of TIG welding on small tanks and components at work, and find this really saves my neck over flipping the helmet down a lot i.e. fewer visits to my chiropractor to straighten me out.
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« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2006, 09:32:24 am » |
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i've got the crappy one that came with the welder it is #11 shade. it gets on my nerves because i can barley see the arc unlike my friends wich is #9 . i orderd one of the auto darkening ones awhile back and im ready for a new one
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J Dotson
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« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2006, 08:54:10 pm » |
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I dug out my broke helmet and its the same one Marty has i believe..i said earlier i thought it was made in Sweden but its Switzerland..By Optrel..The Satelite OSE and until it broke was the best helmet i ever had..many race cars and sandrails etc.I need to find someone to fix it..the thing just up and stopped going dark on me... Show here with my Troy Lee Design Stickers...  Damn..sorry for the big picture...here is the Optrel website..Click 'Products" and OSE Satelite http://www.optrel.com/index2.htm |
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« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2006, 12:07:30 am » |
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J....did you look and try new batteries?
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J Dotson
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« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2006, 09:14:36 am » |
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J....did you look and try new batteries?
The Owners Manual says it use's solar cells and batteries do not have to be changed..might be the batteries craped out..I see a dealer is in Tulsa Ok,I might give them a call. |
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