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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by EL TACOROJO, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. Mar 30, 2014 at 3:05 PM
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    nagorb

    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    Does anyone actually use grind mode? I always just use a face shield.
     
  2. Mar 30, 2014 at 3:31 PM
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    I don't want to trash my $250 helmet grinding... Plus, I've gone to strike an arc and found that I accidentally left it in grind mode.
     
  3. Mar 30, 2014 at 4:15 PM
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    ETaco23

    ETaco23 Marshall offroad Fabrication

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    ^^ that the same reason I dont use grind mode anymore. Ive done that a few times..
    I just use either goggle and ear muffs or a face sheild.
     
  4. Mar 30, 2014 at 7:06 PM
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    achirdo

    achirdo I Weld!

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    I've done that more than once. Not going to be using grind mode anymore. Too bad it can't detect it on its own
     
  5. Mar 30, 2014 at 7:14 PM
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    I think I'd rather destroy a $10 piece of material than my helmet. But I agree, it would be nice if grind mode was a bit easier for those times it's more convenient.
     
  6. Mar 30, 2014 at 7:17 PM
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    Pretty sure I got my Jackson for like $8
     
  7. Mar 30, 2014 at 7:32 PM
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    I don't it's too dark for me maybe if it was clear. I just use safety glasses and go!
     
  8. Mar 30, 2014 at 7:37 PM
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    nagorb

    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    Thats what I always Figured but I've been hearing a bunch about it lately, always figured it was unless. Neither of mine have the option, I like my fixed shades:cool:

    At work I use one from airgas, they are nice and allow you to comfortably wear ear muffs, at home I got one for like $10 from harbor freight, not as nice as the one from airgas and I have to use ear plugs instead but it keeps shit out of my face.
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2014 at 7:39 AM
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    colinb17

    colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

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    What are we looking at there, Kase? Bent flat bar?
     
  10. Mar 31, 2014 at 7:43 AM
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    Looks like a pass to me :cool:
     
  11. Apr 1, 2014 at 4:02 AM
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    Nice job. Looks like a pass from here!!!
     
  12. Apr 1, 2014 at 7:53 AM
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    Let's see the face of it!
     
  13. Apr 1, 2014 at 3:25 PM
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    Oh man talk about fab heaven!! This thing is bad ass :eek:

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  14. Apr 1, 2014 at 3:32 PM
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    Damn Dude! That's impressive!
     
  15. Apr 1, 2014 at 3:57 PM
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    aaand there goes your productivity this afternoon! Going to be too busy playing with all those fixtures
     
  16. Apr 1, 2014 at 4:48 PM
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    Oh wow I need moment alone...
     
  17. Apr 1, 2014 at 4:48 PM
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    What manufacturer?
     
  18. Apr 1, 2014 at 5:39 PM
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  19. Apr 1, 2014 at 6:23 PM
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    Lol I know right!! I did manage to set up a fixture and bust out a small project I was waiting to do. It took a whole 15min to do and it took about an hour before :cool:
     
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  20. Apr 1, 2014 at 6:26 PM
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    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Holy crap!! :eek: How much did that set you back?
     

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