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

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NorDog

#15
February 02, 2010, 10:40:58 AM
Quote from: He Man on 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

Then turn on the light before you sit down.
A man in passion rides a mad horse. -- Ben Franklin

He Man

#16
February 02, 2010, 10:42:24 AM
Quote from: NorDog on February 02, 2010, 10:40:58 AM
Then turn on the light before you sit down.

THis is kind of werid, but, i dont have a light in my bathroom.

Maybe a flashlight?

Monsterlover

#17
February 02, 2010, 10:46:44 AM
I'd beware of any AD helmet that's only $50.

I've used them, they blow.

IMO of course.

My favorite is when your contorted, welding and you move the sensor into a "shadow" area (no direct line of sight to the weld) and the dark shuts off and you get flashed.

I have also found they do not darken enough for use with my TIG machine.  I see spots afterward.

I just use a regular helmet from Lincoln with the big view window and I love it.

LOVE it.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

He Man

#18
February 02, 2010, 10:50:54 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 02, 2010, 10:46:44 AM
I'd beware of any AD helmet that's only $50.

I've used them, they blow.

IMO of course.

My favorite is when your contorted, welding and you move the sensor into a "shadow" area (no direct line of sight to the weld) and the dark shuts off and you get flashed.

I have also found they do not darken enough for use with my TIG machine.  I see spots afterward.

I just use a regular helmet from Lincoln with the big view window and I love it.

LOVE it.

its shit like that that makes the chin operated one so cool. I dont want to get flashed I got flashed once already this month because my i had to scratch my balls and accidently stepped on the pedal.

Monsterlover

#19
February 02, 2010, 10:54:36 AM
[laugh]

yeah, that shit happens.

You have to be deliberate when you have your foot on the pedal and need to stop and do something else.

Like scratch your nuts.

What's wrong with a std helmet that you'd position your torch and filler, flip it down and gas it?

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

He Man

#20
February 02, 2010, 11:35:27 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 02, 2010, 10:54:36 AM
[laugh]

yeah, that shit happens.

You have to be deliberate when you have your foot on the pedal and need to stop and do something else.

Like scratch your nuts.

What's wrong with a std helmet that you'd position your torch and filler, flip it down and gas it?



it sucks for stick welding when i have no idea what the make the beast with two backs its going to touch. i kinda have to use 2 hands put it near, strike an arc and hope i didnt move too much. That and my current helmet is a cheapie that just aint comfortable.

Monsterlover

#21
February 02, 2010, 11:44:03 AM
Have a local welding supply house?

Stop there and ask questions about AD helmets.

They'll tell you the pros/cons of the cheap ones.

Re: stick welding. . . 

never did like it much :)  Im a MIG/TIG type of guy.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

He Man

#22
February 02, 2010, 12:24:03 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 02, 2010, 11:44:03 AM
Have a local welding supply house?

Stop there and ask questions about AD helmets.

They'll tell you the pros/cons of the cheap ones.

Re: stick welding. . . 

never did like it much :)  Im a MIG/TIG type of guy.

Stick is great for industrial stuff...like building a stunt cage for a monster.  [evil]
Seriously thouhg, i just bought a MIG for pure simplicity. Just trying to get a good deal on a gas tank right now.
As for tig, im still waiting to find a good priced one so i dont have to go to my brohters work to use.

Cant find something well priced in the used market right now so im holding off on actually buying one.

1KDS

#23
February 02, 2010, 03:02:01 PM
We have a Kobalt ad at work from home cheapo and it sucks, get flashed all the time.  I spend more time make the beast with two backsing with it trying to get it to work or get stuck in the dark position than I do welding.
Every bike I've ever owned.

ducpainter

#24
February 02, 2010, 03:18:48 PM
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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Monsterlover

#25
February 02, 2010, 05:54:55 PM
More than $50 though.

Not a bad way to go.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Popeye the Sailor

#26
February 02, 2010, 06:49:20 PM
I've never had an issue with my autodark-it's adjustable for sensitivity, etc. Though iirc, it was $400.


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If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

TiNi

#27
February 03, 2010, 12:40:40 AM
i thought the title of this thread was Wedding Helmet [laugh]

....it's early  ;D

ducpainter

#28
February 03, 2010, 02:49:08 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 02, 2010, 05:54:55 PM
More than $50 though.

Not a bad way to go.
True...

but anyone that thinks they're gonna get an auto dark that works for $fiddy...

is delusional. ;)
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#29
February 03, 2010, 03:10:33 AM
That was the gist of my posts here. . .

I was just trying to be nice about it ;)

You get what you pay for, as MrI mentioned.  A nice costly AD helmet will be the shizzle, and a cheap AD helmet will be cheap, and you'll damage your eyes.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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