Check this -- very interesting....
http://www.lincolnelectric.ca/knowledge/articles/content/weldinglenses.asp
Don Malling
BigOldWumper@aol.com wrote:
> Hello list,
> I am getting ready to do some minor welding on my TR4A frame, and have
> recently purchased a welder. It came with a cheap mask that you hold against
>your
> face as you weld. I was thinking of purchasing an actual helmet, and was
> wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what to look for. I was
>thinking of
> buying it on eBay (same place I bought the welder), but there are about 5000
> welding helmets listed and I'm not even sure what I'm looking for---auto
> darkening? Solar powered? Electronic face plate? I was hoping to spend less
>than
> $60---can a decent helmet be had for this? There are about 500 for sale on
>eBay for
> between $15 and $40; mostly generic, black helmets, solar powered, with an
> electronic face plate, then there are some like the Jackson helmets, which
>are
> the exact same idea; except they are name brand and cost $60-$75, used.
>Should I
> opt for a name brand helmet? Anyone had any experience with the cheaper
> (generic), electronic, auto-darkening helmets?
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Sean
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