 Welding wounds and helmets, Good safety is worth the $$$ |
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| JoeDees |
 Jan 25 2016, 01:39 PM
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I did a bunch of welding on the 914 Saturday and had no inkling of the impending disaster, no seeing spots etc. I've used my Harbor Freight helmet for a lot of welding before and don't know if the battery was weak, the adjustment changed or what, but I suffered some flash injury to my eyes. For anybody who has never had this, it sucks: red eyes, burning, extreme light sensitivity, blurriness, excessive watering, and an overall unpleasantness. I should be fine in a few days, but in the meantime, do yourself a favor and buy a good helmet.
Anybody have suggestions for a new auto-darkening helmet? And any suggestions on keeping them working perfectly? |
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DirtyCossack Welding wounds and helmets Jan 25 2016, 01:39 PM
stugray I was a welder for > 15 years and have personal... Jan 25 2016, 01:44 PM
madmax914
I was a welder for > 15 years and have persona... Jan 25 2016, 01:50 PM AndyB I got mine from Miller. My first one was from Lowe... Jan 25 2016, 01:46 PM drgchapman Get a good name brand, I have a Miller that works ... Jan 25 2016, 02:01 PM 9fourteen I have a Miller Pro-Hobby (which I think is now th... Jan 25 2016, 02:12 PM DavidSweden invest in a quality helmet.
I can reccommend Spee... Jan 25 2016, 02:41 PM bulitt
invest in a quality helmet.
I can reccommend Spe... Jan 25 2016, 03:26 PM rick 918-S Certified Welder, former fab shop worker, former s... Jan 25 2016, 02:53 PM r_towle
Certified Welder, former fab shop worker, former ... Jan 26 2016, 01:42 PM Racer Chris Most likely it was not the helmet, even if a cheap... Jan 25 2016, 03:19 PM andys
Most likely it was not the helmet, even if a chea... Jan 25 2016, 06:59 PM mb911 Have taught welding for the last 16 years full tim... Jan 25 2016, 04:48 PM nathansnathan I used to use a Jackson nextgen auto darkening hel... Jan 25 2016, 05:19 PM DirtyCossack I've always been pretty diligent about wearing... Jan 25 2016, 05:20 PM toolguy I have had a Jackson Auto for 20 years. . other t... Jan 25 2016, 05:30 PM jd74914
I've always been pretty diligent about wearin... Jan 25 2016, 05:41 PM MMW Maybe the helmet but most likely not, As others h... Jan 25 2016, 07:08 PM 76-914 +1 for Miller Pro Hobby Jan 26 2016, 10:02 AM Downunderman Ditto the Speedglass. Jan 26 2016, 12:00 PM aircooledtechguy Speedglas as well. I do think that any of the maj... Jan 26 2016, 12:14 PM Amphicar770 http://www.amazon.com/Darkening-Welding-He...l/dp/... Jan 26 2016, 12:27 PM DirtyCossack Here's the crazy part, it turns out it was not... Jan 29 2016, 06:45 PM patssle And don't forget proper ventilation as well. O... Jan 29 2016, 06:53 PM  |
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