Welding Helmets

Xtreme Cartz

I have just a basic Lincoln welding helmet(not the AD) and recently replaced the lense with one of those gold coated lenses that are suppose to be real good. Anyways I used it for the first time yesterday and it is awful in that it makes me see double weld pools. Other than that I like it better than the original lense. Is this normal or could I have it in backwards, upside down, inside out?

With that said, I want a good AD helmet from Santa. I hear Harbor Freight sells a good one for $50. I think this one. What is there to look out for when searching for an auto darkening helmet?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91214

Anybody have experience with the Speedglas 9002x?

Clayboy

I have an el-cheap-o from Harbor Freight for home use as I really dont weld that often and it works great. I use a nice speedglass at work and I can really tell the difference. If I welded more at home I might consider the up-grade but for now the cheap one suits me fine. I would recomend the Harbor Frieght version for anyone starting out.

ruredy

I have one of those cheap A/D helmets, there was some guy on ebay that only sold those so I kept putting in bids till I got on for around $27 shipped. Anyway, they're a jam up little helmet, works great, just like the harbor freight one. They just have kinda a small lens veiw (they're the same veiwing size as a non A/D cheap helmet) but well worth having. Beats the sh*t out of a non A/D anyday. I've used mine alot and have had no problems with it. Make sure it has a cover lens to protect the unit, I had someone ruin one where I use to work cause he used it with no cover lens.

zro

extreme,
i agree with clayboy and ruredy. the el cheapo a/d is fine for home work.i am a welder by trade and use the speedglass at home but that is only because i upgraded at work to a millera/d hood.those two hoods alone are 300 plus ...so unless you are doing boku welding at home, just go with the cheaper model, it will serve you just as well.

mike

zro

also, as ruredy says make sure you use a cover plate inside and out as the spatter from welding and grinding will ruin your investment.

mike

tungpo1

I went for a ride yesterday to the Harbour Frieght store to check it out!!!!! LOL man what crap, I know that the stuff they have is cheap but man after looking in the catalog and seeing the product in person just dont fly, stuff looks much better in the magazine. I think I'll just go to Sears.

roady89

Try Ram Welding supply....click on welding hoods.

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NetMXer

If you have a Tractor Supply store in your area, check them out. The carry a lot of welding supplies.

fbryant1@sc.rr.com

try lowes i have the Lincoln and the new kobolt ,had the lincoln for 10 years or better

ruredy

They do say not to use those for overhead welding, I guess they don't want any slag melting through the hood on to your face Mine came kinda folded up in a small sized box. My first thoughts were WTF! The plastic hood part is thin and very flexible, but after using it I really like it. Most all my welding is automotive type work, i've had to weld things up where you can't even wear a helmet because it so tight. these are light weight and they do work and work well. IMO they're a good deal for around $50 the next price range for A/Ds was over $150 the last time I checked. I know one day mine will get destroyed an I won't feel at all bad about it cause I don't have alot in it, about the same as i've paid for the non A/D ones i've destroyed in the past.