Anything welding

All things considered, a best case outcome.

 

whats are some good welding helmets? would like some links if you have them.

possibly starting welding school in jan so i’ll have class like 4pm to 9pm 4 evening a week. probably wanting something better than what norther tools has for $100. but don’t want something extremely pricey.

 

I like my Miller Elite. The price is bit higher, and it definately is not the best, but it will serve most people quite well.

I ran a Harbor Freight auto shade for years. Started to notice some irritation after long welding sessions, did some research. Turns out the HF claimed that the lense shaded in 1 20000th of sec, the Elite clamed 1 50000th of a sec. I know those are some minute numbers, but still the lense can not shade faster than the speed of light. The elite was just faster. You will still get some full arc on the retinas, just not as much.

I figured my eyes were worth more than $49.99, so I ponied up for the elite. The elite also comes with many replacable shields, so I figured there was $50 in lense shields as well.

KO

 

Just like anything else,you get what you pay for.

I really like my Lincoln (Viking) 3350.

Think it was around $275 or so.

 

I've used a harbor freight auto shade, miller elite, miller digital elite, speedglas, and now I have a Jackson W60 truesight that I like a lot. Clear viewing window, 4 light sensors so it activates well in many scenarios, and I only paid $200 new from eBay.

 

Do any of you guys use the 3M Cubitron II fiber discs? Where's the cheapest place to get them? I've bought off Amazon before but now they are $77 for 25. They are definitely worth the money either way...

 

yeah i know thats and plus it’s protecting my eyes, We only get one set of eyes that help us see.

Thanks guys! I’ll go look at these online today. I don’t really mind spending $200 or maybe even closer to the $300 rang with how much i should be using it. If i was only welding maybe 1h out of a month or less I may think differently. but if i end up getting into this class, i should be welding at least 4 days a week.

 

I second the Lincoln/Viking 3350.. no complaints here

 

What does your class require?
I was able to get into a welding course that's 4 days a week from 8:00-4:30, and I haven't had a chance to talk to the instructor.

 

Lots and lots of round stock..

 

He finally emailed me back this morning! That was a surprise. He apologized and said he forgot about me... Even though I tried to contact him several times several different ways. Shit happens I guess. He said he will get me paid up this week, so I hope all goes as said. *knock on wood*

 

Way cool! I really believe karma is in effect, weather we believe it or not.

 

I can't tell what the pic is. Gonna have to give me a description.

 

I was thinking it was something like that. That would be agreat way to light a cigarette.

Which brings up the topic, smoking in the shop. I find it funny as hell that no smoking in the shop, but we have a constant ignition source, 100% of the time.

I don't smoke, but I'm pretty sure the welding fumes i intake on a regular basis will be just as bad for me as having a 2 pack a day habit.

 

I'm a little late here, but Miller has a factory rebate on their Digital Elite and Digital Performance series helmets. I believe it runs through the end of this month/year.

It's all on their web site: http://www.millerwelds.com/

 

thanks. i’m going to take a look at that now.






well had a meeting/orientation tonight. looks like i’ll be starting school Jan 5th going to evening classes.

the school(its a state school with like 20 locations across the state). are working with a few high schools that have shops and tools for stuff. the reason is they have an almost 2 year waiting list so they are trying to shorten the waiting list.

 

I got some new goodies today! #14 & #18 TOXIC cups.

 

Really look forward to hearing your thoughts on those Jerry. I've heard all good things about them but not from anyone I actually know.

 

Im still pretty green with a Tig but im looking forward to trying them out! Ill let you know what i think.

 

I was thinking about getting that setup for my stainless work, lemme know what you think nd if it's worth that money