Welding Helmet
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
The auto darkening helmets are just about the best invention ever in my opinion. I agree with the guys on testing it just to be sure it works, but mine has been great. I would not take for it.
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From: Seattle WA.
Originally Posted by bshackelford711
51ford fan they have got you covered on that splatter also. Welding shops sell a clear protector shield to help save that auto darkening lens.
Rod
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I have the miller elite series helment and it is auto-darkening. I love it the specs are the same as u mentioned before except mine have sensitivity from high to low. It came with the protective shield and even included extras in case you spatter one to death. It hasn't failed me yet.
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From: Iowa
Originally Posted by Earl
I love that! You can see where you are going to blow a hole through before you do it. 
You guys must have gone to the same welding school I did. 
You guys must have gone to the same welding school I did. 
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From: 15 miles west of Venus
I love mine and use it whenever I can. It does not appear to have battery backup and only works reliably outdoors.
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From: Waynesville, OH
Well, I finally had an excuse (and the time) to use the new helmet and I have to say it's like magic. I was able to actually see what I was doing before and after pulling the MIG trigger. The adjustable lens darkness is absolutely great. I can see why many of you won't go back to the flip helmets - I won't either. For those who are morbidly interested, I put photos of the repair job I did using the helmet for the first time on page 15 of Earl's World.
I'm just really happy I could do a tricky (for me) repair so easily and have it come out so good.
'Course, my welding skills could still use a little work. 
I'm just really happy I could do a tricky (for me) repair so easily and have it come out so good.
'Course, my welding skills could still use a little work.
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From: Waynesville, OH
I tried that but I keep getting intermittent sparks from the MIG wire whenever I get near a drywall screw. I got the voltage turned all the way up and the wire feed turned all the way down, and I'm still flashing myself on the drywall screws at a shade setting of 9. 
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From: Pensacola Florida
Earl,
With this crowd I can't believe no one has mentioned this special health hazard. The latest issue of Letitripistan Medical Journal specifically states that with out doubt the people who use Auto Darkening Welding Helments will eventual die. They could not define the link but they are sure that all welders using the helment will at some point die. Earl please don't let this happen to you. Quickly package it up and send it to me in sunny Florida where I promise not to let you use it. I wouldn't do this for just anyone Earl but you are part of the big FTE family and we have to look out for one another.
PS If you can't afford the postage I'll pay it. I love you that much man.
Charles in Pensacola
With this crowd I can't believe no one has mentioned this special health hazard. The latest issue of Letitripistan Medical Journal specifically states that with out doubt the people who use Auto Darkening Welding Helments will eventual die. They could not define the link but they are sure that all welders using the helment will at some point die. Earl please don't let this happen to you. Quickly package it up and send it to me in sunny Florida where I promise not to let you use it. I wouldn't do this for just anyone Earl but you are part of the big FTE family and we have to look out for one another.
PS If you can't afford the postage I'll pay it. I love you that much man.
Charles in Pensacola
Last edited by darkman; Mar 11, 2005 at 08:49 PM.
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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama
George and Darkman..
you're BOTH special !!!
I know you went to special school !!! rode the short bus, right ???
as for my comments on the original thread.... my 50 buck H.F. special has improved my welding skills at least 400 percent. I am now certified in daubing ! and have a first class addendum on tip replacement
give it up Charles... he ain't buying it
later
j
you're BOTH special !!!
I know you went to special school !!! rode the short bus, right ???
as for my comments on the original thread.... my 50 buck H.F. special has improved my welding skills at least 400 percent. I am now certified in daubing ! and have a first class addendum on tip replacement
give it up Charles... he ain't buying it
later
j