auto darkening welding helmet

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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46092

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one of the VERY RARE... GOOD VALUES ...at harbor freight, (above)
I had a 15% off coupon in a sales flier, I bought a second auto dark helmet from them for $44 ,I had the old one for several years with no problems yet, how can you beat a basically throw away price on an auto darkening helmet that works for that price//
Ive got $360 miller auto darkening helmets that are only marginally better

theres some better quality helmets available at most welding shops
but REMEMBER,MORE EXPENSIVE doesn,t ALWAYS mean its BETTER QUALITY ALTHOUGH THATS A REALISTIC TREND

http://www.buyweld.com/welding-helmets- ... l-arc.html

http://www.lowes.com/pd_190724-47120-SG ... ueryType=1

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/wel ... head_face/

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Helm-AH88BK- ... 796&sr=1-4
 
So what happens when the battery dies in an Auto Darkening helmet during welding - does the window turn clear? Or is clear the mode with power and "Dark" is the default in the absence of power?
I have 2 Eastwood Auto Darkening hemets with the wider (larger) view however I never read the paperwork. Side note: About once a year these Eastwood helmets go on sale for about $37 and that's a good deal when you consider they have the larger windows.
 
About a month ago I won a giveaway on instagram. I got a custom Viking helmet signed by Chip Foose sent to my door for free. I've been teaching myself to weld, now I just need to get myself a better welder.
 
well if you have a choice and budget to handle it the better TIG welders in the 200 amp range , are in my opinion the best route to go, but a good quality MIG in the 200 amp range is going to do about 95% of what a decent TIG will do and do it faster, but the TIG seems to give better control and better welds in my opinion

heres the least expensive option Ive found but keep in mind youll need tanks regulators etc.
and keep in mind you tend to get what you pay for, cheap welders tend to lack durability, readily available repair parts and factory support
http://www.eastwood.com/tig-welders-eastwood-tig-ac-dc-welder.html

keep in mind you'll occasionally find great deals on used welders in great condition if you shop hard and are not in a big rush,when some shop goes out of business or wants to upgrade their equipment
Thats how I got my 330 amp miller TIG, but I wish Id known more about TIG WELDERS AT THAT TIME, and waited and shopped longer, my tig works fine but the welders 35 years old and theres far better designs available



heres the MIG I purchased
http://www.welders-direct.com/mm5/m..._Code=WD&Product_Code=907321&Category_Code=MW

http://www.welders-direct.com/mm5/m..._Code=WD&Product_Code=907422&Category_Code=MW
heres a MIG several friends have they like.

Obviously theres other options
http://www.usaweld.com/TIG-WELDER-Invertig-221-Welder-p/70221-12.5-1.htm

http://airgas.com/product/Welding-Products/Welders-&-Accessories/TIG-Welders/p/TACW1006301?gclid=CJ3GkuLBvMYCFQ6RHwodZJUC0A#fo_c=306&fo_k=f84a73da43cdd2e5d7526cce1ad7a22e&fo_s=gplaus

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/Equipment/Pages/product.aspx?product=K2535-1(LincolnElectric)
 
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With TIG welding a decent welder with a high frequency box is all that is really needed. The skill of the person doing the welding is what will give the good quality and strong welding. I have worked in the industry since I as 17 yrs old and I have learned skill is just as important.
 
Great info as always. My brother is a certified welder and will not be shy to critique me.
I know it's like any skilled trade, some think if only their equipment was better the job will be much better.
Which it can help, but the equipment is typically only as good as the user.

I'm not in a big hurry, I have a lot to do on my truck and don't want to rush any of it.
I'll probably work on the body last, so I can get in some good training/practice.
I will probably lurk for a good used TIG and buy new if I have to.
 
I really have a tig on my bucket list but the bucket is pretty full with allot of items above it my flux core wire feed is getting me by for present
 
I understand you there. I just spent a good chunk on some new wood working tools and still need more. Seems like I scratch 3 items off the list but add 10 more.
 
try buying a MILL!! OR A DECENT LATHE
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http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2015/main/?p=1

http://www.grizzly.com/search?s=category:Milling Machines


then look over the mandatory accessories like mill vises, end mills ,chucks , bits, cutting oil pumps ,etc. the list is nearly endless (AND EXPENSIVE) youll spend $5K-$35K on a mill and easily twice that on the bits chucks vises etc.
 
Mills and lathes buy at auction from close outs thats where the bargans are with that 3d printers, vacuum bagging composites, an oven to do prepreg carbon fiber along with the time. Can't wait to the boy gets older so I can corrupt him worst. He already has the matching SS hat and throws a fit every time I leave my parents with out the chevelle. Ever try to explain a broken car to a three year old there is a challenge for ya grumpy.
 
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