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> Welding Helmets, Good equipment for a weekend warrior.
PlantMan
post Dec 14 2015, 02:50 PM
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Ladies and Gents,

Need recommendations on good helmets. This is something I will be using on the weekend when working on the car and other projects, not for everyday use. I am sure my kids will be using it too so offer up any suggestions on equipment you would require your kids to wear.
I have a cheap helmet which would probably be fine for quick tasks but want to insure the safety of others too.


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post Dec 14 2015, 04:12 PM
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I agree with the others. If you wear glasses be sure that your new helmet will accept lenses. I bought a Miller Pro Hobby w/ a set of 1.75 lenses last year and am quite pleased with it. I used a Harbor Freight one previously. Although ample, I wish I had gone with the Miller 5 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Dec 14 2015, 05:12 PM) *

I agree with the others. If you wear glasses be sure that your new helmet will accept lenses. I bought a Miller Pro Hobby w/ a set of 1.75 lenses last year and am quite pleased with it. I used a Harbor Freight one previously. Although ample, I wish I had gone with the Miller 5 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I did the exact same thing, upgraded to Miller Pro after using a HF one for years. I can see much better out of the Miller, I never get eye strain like I did with the HF and the headset is much, much better. I also wish I had done it years ago.

The quality of my welds has improved because in part of the better visibility. I would stick with any major brand in the $100-$200 range. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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PlantMan   Welding Helmets   Dec 14 2015, 02:50 PM
tomrev   [quote name='PlantMan' date='Dec 14 20...   Dec 14 2015, 03:17 PM
914Mels   Just bought a Miller 251292 on Amazon for under ...   Dec 14 2015, 03:17 PM
mb911   Ladies and Gents, Need recommendations on good h...   Dec 14 2015, 03:20 PM
914_teener   [quote name='PlantMan' post='2277088...   Dec 14 2015, 03:28 PM
shoguneagle   I only weld as a hobby and use the Miller helmet c...   Dec 14 2015, 03:29 PM
aircooledtechguy   I bought a lightly used Speedglas SL off CL years ...   Dec 14 2015, 03:31 PM
jd74914   I have one of the more entry level Speedglass helm...   Dec 14 2015, 03:45 PM
jimkelly   the better helmuts have 4 sensors and the less exp...   Dec 14 2015, 04:09 PM
76-914   I agree with the others. If you wear glasses be su...   Dec 14 2015, 04:12 PM
budk   I agree with the others. If you wear glasses be s...   Dec 14 2015, 04:37 PM
Vysoc   I have the Hobart IMPACT Series, it is significant...   Dec 14 2015, 04:59 PM
Andyrew   Hf helmet is a great one to have even as a backup....   Dec 14 2015, 05:00 PM
76-914   Hf helmet is a great one to have even as a backup...   Dec 14 2015, 06:13 PM
DavidSweden   Ladies and Gents, Need recommendations on good h...   Dec 14 2015, 05:00 PM
Mueller   Miller Elite with cheater lens so I don't have...   Dec 14 2015, 06:22 PM
mr914   Miller or Hobart. The $100-200 variety. On...   Dec 17 2015, 10:22 PM
Bartlett 914   I use a nice Lincolin one and I am very happy with...   Dec 18 2015, 07:43 AM
Andyrew   I use a nice Lincolin one and I am very happy wit...   Dec 18 2015, 08:09 AM
saigon71   For a weekend warrior, I don't think you can g...   Dec 18 2015, 03:46 PM
Geezer914   Second on the Harbor Freight helmet. :welder:   Dec 19 2015, 07:14 AM
cary   If I wasn't such a tight axx. Or didn't ha...   Dec 19 2015, 08:16 AM
cwpeden   I have two. One with the welding/grinding switch o...   Dec 19 2015, 01:18 PM
cary   Damn ................. TMI ....... I can feel ...   Dec 19 2015, 07:41 PM
MMW   As far as an auto dark helmet most of the time the...   Dec 20 2015, 06:09 AM


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