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Started by He Man, February 01, 2010, 07:31:45 PM

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He Man

February 01, 2010, 07:31:45 PM
Was looking for an autodark helmet until i found this little thingy!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320479669445&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=%3F*F%3F&GUID=4a43e1701260a02652c06a20ff419b3d&itemid=320479669445&ff4=263602_263622

Chin operated to open to clear lens and also stay open with a flip.

I like it much better than autodark for the simple fact that im a bit oldschool and do not trust my eyes to technology over mechanical parts.

ducpainter

#1
February 02, 2010, 03:03:36 AM
You're too young to be 'old school'. ;D

My experience is if you use a manual helmet you'll get more flash than with an auto dark.

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Porsche Monkey

#2
February 02, 2010, 03:23:07 AM
Ive used both and as much as I hate to say it, I agree with Nate.  A good quality auto dark is teh shit.
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cbartlett419

#3
February 02, 2010, 04:06:15 AM
and screw having anything strapped to my chin while I'm trying to move around and shit, that has got to be awkward.

Monsterlover

#4
February 02, 2010, 05:35:11 AM
That helmet is designed for guys that get paid welding piece work
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triangleforge

#5
February 02, 2010, 05:49:15 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 02, 2010, 05:35:11 AM
That helmet is designed for guys that get paid welding piece work

I thought the same thing watching the video.

I'm intrigued though, because I'm still ISO a helmet I really like. I've got a pretty good manual helmet, but these days tend to grab the cheap-o autodark because I've gotten addicted to the convenience of it. The thing I don't like about it is that I don't get as good a look at the weld as I'd like -- even at a low setting, I think it's too dark to see anything but the arc clearly, so I don't have as much control over the pool & bead as I'd like.

Anyone have a recommendation for a reasonably priced auto dark helmet? Otherwise, this might be worth exploring...
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RVA Duc

#6
February 02, 2010, 05:57:35 AM
I bet the guys who use that have a strong jaw

NorDog

#7
February 02, 2010, 07:42:13 AM
Quote from: cbartlett419 on February 02, 2010, 04:06:15 AM
and screw having anything strapped to my chin while I'm trying to move around and shit, that has got to be awkward.

Why do you wear a welding helmet when you shit?
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Monsterlover

#8
February 02, 2010, 07:46:09 AM
Shields his eyes from UV and the brightness, what else?

;D
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cbartlett419

#9
February 02, 2010, 08:23:39 AM
Quote from: NorDog on February 02, 2010, 07:42:13 AM
Why do you wear a welding helmet when you shit?

can't ever be too careful

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#10
February 02, 2010, 08:30:01 AM
Quote from: NorDog on February 02, 2010, 07:42:13 AM
Why do you wear a welding helmet when you shit?

Because my junk is radiant.
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#11
February 02, 2010, 08:39:27 AM
Quote from: MrIncredible on February 02, 2010, 08:30:01 AM
Because my junk is radiant.

Man, that must be some serious fallout.
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akmnstr

#12
February 02, 2010, 09:11:20 AM
Quote from: MrIncredible on February 02, 2010, 08:30:01 AM
Because my junk is radiant.

Ya must be able to light up a room.  I bet it's real fun at parties.   [clap] [clap] [clap]
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#13
February 02, 2010, 09:17:58 AM
Quote from: akmnstr on February 02, 2010, 09:11:20 AM
Ya must be able to light up a room.  I bet it's real fun at parties.   [clap] [clap] [clap]

It's like a lightsaber, except it takes way longer for the burning pain to set in.
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He Man

#14
February 02, 2010, 10:36:19 AM
When i take a shit, its like a mini gamma ray burst. You need to shut off all electronics within the nearby area.

Ive heard of the autodark featuere not working for low light conditions, or its kinda glitchy for TIG welding or welding in the cold. Both of which im doing right now....well the TIG welding is more of me make the beast with two backsing up metal more than anything. :P


also, theres a lot of good reviews on the northerntools autodark helmet if anyone is interested.

$49.99
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200311850_200311850

for $99.99 you get a bigger screen.
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