[DLDGTO]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a QUALITY auto-darkening welding helmet. Can someone suggest a brand. I have a ton of welding to do on my 71 lemans sport convert. and I'd rather not get a cheapo from Harbor Freight. I currently have a Lincoln HD 100 flux core, but I am upgrading to gas. Thanks, David

[GStage1]

I bought one from Harbor Freight 4 years ago...still works great...never had a problem...you can spend a lot of money on a helmet that will work just as well....I spent $50.

[badlefthand]

Harbor freight 1/25,000 auto dark.Welded with one for 3 years now and works great.Around $65.00

[Paul E]

Nice light weight helmet. Large viewing screen and good unactivated visability. They also can have "cheaters" installed on the top or the bottom of the viewing screen for bifocals.
I have this helmet and it is very nice. Can purchase in black and save a few buck. Also a coupleof designs are on sale at Praxair stores.

Paul

[Greg Reid]

The 'free' one that came with my Clarke is probably about the same quality as the Harbor Freight one and it works great. I've given it quite a bit of use in 3 years or so. Treated it pretty roughly too.

[poison heart]

I have a Hobart auto darkening helmet but if I weld for too long I see spots. I guess I need a darker one. I can't imagine someone needing one that light since all I do is exhaust and sheetmetal. Pretty light stuff

My friend has a Hobart adjustable auto darkening. He loves it so I'm gunna buy one like that

[69lm69gp]

I have the Hobart adjustable auto darkening. For a hobbyist I think the Miller Elite is overkill.

[67WhiteGoat]

Bought one from Northen Tool & Equipment last year. This years catalog shows it for 53.99
works great.

[DLDGTO]

Thanks guys. I guess I'll check out Harbor Freight and Northern Tool since both stores are close to my house. I hope noone got offended by my comment about Harbor Freight. I have lots of HF tools, and I certainly am not going to make a living welding--mainly just for hobby use, so HF or NT is probably fine. I'm just trying to improve my welding skills. Thanks, David

[mike nixon]

I have a Blackstone bought from Fastenall and it's adjustable and works well. It's 5 yrs or so old and still functions like new.

MIke

[Mr Twister]

Originally Posted by 67WhiteGoat

Bought one from Northen Tool & Equipment last year. This years catalog shows it for 53.99
works great.

I have the Miller Pro Hobby, cost 3 times that much, works well. It was worth every penny, made me a 10 times better welder! Must be the Flame graphics?

[pontiacs4ever1971]

I use a speedglass 9002X, I know they are not cheap. I think in the $300 range but they are the best.

[pontiacs4ever1971]

Oh I forgot to say I weld for a living and John Deere pays for the helmet lol.

[Dan968]

I have a Lincoln auto that I purchased at Lowe's.

[JJKJ]

Here ya go, on sale $39.99. Cheapest I've seen.

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...2&keycode=0000

[gearbanger]

Another Harbor freight here. Awesome. Best thing you can do to improve your welding skill.

[DLDGTO]

Thanks again. Just wondering, some of you guys mention your helmet is adjustable. What are you referring to which is adjustable: Do you mean it can be adjusted to fit different size heads, or is the amount of DARKNESS somewhat adjustable? David

[paint guy]

Originally Posted by DLDGTO

Thanks again. Just wondering, some of you guys mention your helmet is adjustable. What are you referring to which is adjustable: Do you mean it can be adjusted to fit different size heads, or is the amount of DARKNESS somewhat adjustable? David

both are adjustable on mine from Northern Tool.

[x-bird2]

Speedglass.

[pontiacs4ever1971]

Speedglas has Shade adjust from 9-12, Sensitivity from 1-4 and delay -I+