auto dark welding helmets what U use

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I've had it!!! I have a U,S. Welding auto dark helmet and I can't see a damn thing thru it, To begin with it has a dark green lens in it that you need extra lighting to just see where you are gonna weld, Then strike an arc and it goes so black you can hardly see the arc of the welder.
and yes it has 2 adjustments (1 for how fast it goes black and 1 for how black it gets) Can't tell any difference on either . So .... my question is : what do you use and what color is the normal lens? any one have a helmet that is clear then goes black? I seen a lens cover tonight that was a 2x or 3x magnification but of course not for my helmet.:banghead::banghead::violent1::violent1:
 
I just wear some cheapy 2x reading glasses under my helmet. I find I really need to light my work with a drop light. Its just the way it is. You need that dark lens to protect your eyes , most are rated at 13 and the same no matter what helmet your using
 
I have two. One I bought from the welding shop, one from HF. Both are adjustable and I like them both. I wear Family Dollar reading glasses under them when I weld.
 
I got mine from Harbor Freight. It has an adjustment on it so you can dial in how dark it is.
 
I have a Lincoln helmet and I love it. Never was a great welder but this thing makes me a lot better. I use cheap 2 x glasses also.
 
I have 4 different ones from cheap Northern Tool to one Jackson. For the money the Northern Tool was well. I have to use a light setting when using the mig and darker for stick. I have the problem of not being able to see where I am going when running a bead.
 
I use a miller elite and its the best auto helmet i've ever owned.
 
HF and a no name that had ''Chameleon'' on the electronics. The Chameleon had some sort of rechargeable battery that went south so I got it for $2 at a swap meet. I installed a few button cells and it works fine. HF works as well with a 2X larger window. I have a drop light I use to illuminate the piece as it goes pretty F'n dark, and I started using a white soapstone marker to mark the seam as I cant make it out under the shade.
 
Miller Digital Performance Series (Blue Rage), owned for about 4 years now no complaints.
 
I use a speed glass have had it for 15 years now and still going strong on original battery even. It is a light green when not darkened.
 
i'm still using the old 30 yr old job. can't see anything thru it. I thought it was just me!!!!! I can weld if I can see what i'm doing...
I do plan to get a "modern" helmet though....!!!!!
 
I had a Speedglass and it was awesome. Left it laying in the driveway one day while doing some work on a car while I went in for lunch, when I returned to finish my work the helmet and gloves were no longer present. I went down to the local welding supply and picked up a Hobart which has worked OK and then got a Metal Man in a trade from a friend. The Metal Man has a great lens but the suspension is lame. One day I'm going to get another Speedglass, so that would be my recommendation.
 
Spend the $ buy a good one. Jackson, Miller, Lincoln, and others mentioned.
You can tape in a cheater lense if you have to.
I have an old Jackson excutive, and recently upgraded to a Miller titanium 9400. sweet shield.
 
thanks for all the help! I thought it was just me who was blind when welding. I can weld well if I can see where I'm going
 
I have two. One at work and it is from Grainger. It is very nice and several adjustments. At home I have one from Harbor Frieght and it works very good also. The knob you turn to adjust the shade also turns the helmet off.
 
I have a holbert and I have no issues with it.
 
I just bought myself a nice Hobart welder this weekend an a Metal Man helmet fro Northern Tool.

The Metal Man helmet was right next to the Lincoln helmets and looked identical.. Same packaging and everything.. It was a $10 difference in price. It has a adjustment on the side of it that allows you to select the shade of darkness 9-13 and a grind mode, that you can select and it will stay clear so. I'm happy with it!

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200418675_200418675

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200610255_200610255
 
I have a Lincoln a Auto darkening one. Have had it for about 10 years now. If it ever goes south I will spring for a 9-13 adjustable one. The one I have just has two settings 10 or 11 works well unless I am welding aluminum then I wear a pair of sunglasses under it as an 11 isn't dark enough for me with the brighter flash.
 
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