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Auto darkening shade

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by LarryD, May 10, 2007.

  1. May 10, 2007
    LarryD

    LarryD Member

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    All I can say is best thing since sliced bread. Kinda pricey though.
     
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  2. May 10, 2007
    ghost122488

    ghost122488 AKA Jason

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    you are talking about the welding hoods? Those are really cool! I love 'em!
     
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  3. May 10, 2007
    LarryD

    LarryD Member

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    yes, sorry I could have been clearer with the post.
     
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  4. May 10, 2007
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    Virginia Bch
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    do your eyes have trouble adjusting when it darkens? thinking about getting one
     
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  5. May 10, 2007
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Mine don't, they are fully adjustable. I have one of these from Harbor freight, had it about a year now. Works great, we have been using 2 of these at work for the last 3 years.
    [​IMG]
    ITEM 46092-7VGA, normally $69.99, on sale now for $49.99
     
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    $ sink

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    thanks, :shock:rder: now I'm gonna be waiting by the door...
     
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    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    I have enough trouble seeing what I am welding with out flipping my head all around to get the mask to drop down. Auto-darkening all the way!:hurrican:
     
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  8. May 11, 2007
    LarryD

    LarryD Member

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    I have no trouble seeing, what is amazing is how fast it changes from almost clear to dark and back, I also think I can see better while welding.
     
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    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    I'll second McRuff on the HF mask. Mine's been great. I agonized a long time about it vs a Lincoln or a more expensive unit, but when I finally pulled the trigger on the HF I was very happy.
     
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    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    I've got one of those HF hoods too, still in the box. Haven't tried it yet.
     
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    linckeil

    linckeil Member

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    I have a HF autodarkening mask but when welding anything heavier than 10 gauge metal at higher voltages, i have trouble following the line i'm trying to weld. so for heavier metals i use a regular mask. But for ligher metals or when spot welding, i use the autodarking mask. but it sounds like i'm the exception to the rule here. but i would recommend having the auto darkinging helmet as well as a standard helmet.
     
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    due to a current lack of garage, I am doing all of my welding outside. it is a PITA to see what I am doing as the light conditions change throughout the day. hoping that being able to free my "flip-the-hood-up-hand" and focus on where I'm welding will scare off the gorilla who keeps dumping on my welds:rofl:
     
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    clay

    clay Driving

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    I love mine and it is a cheap $75+- hood
     
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  14. May 12, 2007
    mtndewmaniac66

    mtndewmaniac66 Down to Earth!

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    I picked up a Jackson (I'll have to check what model I have) auto-darkening from a pawn shop for $119.00. Love the instant darken-lighten of my helmet. I'll never buy another flip-down helmet again.
     
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  15. Jun 3, 2007
    mikieboy

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    HF has this on sale now for $79.99

    Extra Large Lens Auto Darkening Welding Helmet

    Item 94336-0VGA
    $99.99
     
    mikieboy, Jun 3, 2007
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