bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Apr 17, 2015

• #1

I know I'm not blowing the budget here, but has anyone got any recommendations for an auto-darkening helmet or mask for <£30? Will be used for MIG.
Cheers!

 

andy85

Active Member

• Apr 17, 2015

• #2

Auto Darkening Solar welders Welding Helmet Mask With Grind Mode ARC/MIG/TIG BG | eBay
iv used one of these and theyre good for the money to be fair

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Apr 17, 2015

• #3

Cheers, Andy. It's good to know the cheaper ones actually work!

 

Bobsticle

De Villes Advocaat

• Apr 17, 2015

• #4

I have just recieved one of those in the post. Not used it yet but might give it a stab tomorrow. Its OK.

Plastic a bit on the thin side and not ample in size but I am a big bugger.

The test button works so heres hoping.

Oh and mine is a black one 19.95

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Apr 17, 2015

• #5

Bobsticle said:

I have just recieved one of those in the post. Not used it yet but might give it a stab tomorrow. Its OK.

Plastic a bit on the thin side and not ample in size but I am a big bugger.

The test button works so heres hoping.

Oh and mine is a black one 19.95

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If you're sight's still ok tomorrow, let us know how you got on with it. Could be the one for me.

 

andy85

Active Member

• Apr 17, 2015

• #6

for hobby theyre more than up to it,i used one at work and im a fabricator welder,i use it for tig and small mig jobs.Out bigger I use an air fed jobbie due to fumes

 

Matt Baxter

Active Member

• Apr 17, 2015

• #7

I had a cheaper one a few years back, and got some pretty bad headaches due to poor reaction speed, I wouldnt #### about with really cheap one! You can get a pretty decent one for under £100 what price do you put on your sight?

Honestly spend a little more it will be worth it!

 

Matt Baxter

Active Member

• Apr 17, 2015

• #8

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321713752341

 

Bobsticle

De Villes Advocaat

• Apr 17, 2015

• #9

Im not building a bridge. Just the odd tack here and there.

Itll go in the bin if it plays up.

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Apr 18, 2015

• #10

Cheers Matt. I know I'm always going to get a better performer with more bucks, but my budget really is £30! I'm going to include some flip-down masks in my search too, at least you know they're shielding!
Auto-darkening seems to be all fleabay, might have to shop elsewhere for a change !

 

channi

Active Member

• Apr 18, 2015

• #11

I got a auto darkening one from my local welding supplies for not a lot of money I'm also on a budget,maybe an idea to have a look in your local surplier

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Apr 18, 2015

• #12

channi said:

I got a auto darkening one from my local welding supplies for not a lot of money I'm also on a budget,maybe an idea to have a look in your local surplier

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I think that's a good shout. I'd be inclined to believe what they have to say. Two of my mates are fabricators, but I already know what they'll tell me about cheap masks!

 

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Endeleus

Active Member

• Apr 18, 2015

• #13

I would go for a fixed shade at that price personally, but if using a cheap auto-darkening it's a good idea to get in the habit of blinking as you strike an arc, to mitigate any delay.

 

trax

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Events Planner

• Apr 18, 2015

• #14

those cheap ones on the ebay link work well. for hobby it's more than enough

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Apr 18, 2015

• #15

Cheers guys. I think I'll go for an auto-darkening jobby. I'm going to pop into a local suppliers and get their recommendation. I'm sure the eBay ones are fine but I also like spending local,

 

Chrisw8

Well-Known Member

• Apr 18, 2015

• #16

Hi got an eBay auto one and it's brill

 

channi

Active Member

• Apr 18, 2015

• #17

I been using mine all day today no problems cheap is not always **** or nastie I think with a eye sight
The makers of these mask's still have very high standards to keep to

 

andy85

Active Member

• Apr 18, 2015

• #18

They have delay settings,and iv never had headaches from welding flash,perhaps you have something else going on there.

 

Bobsticle

De Villes Advocaat

• Apr 19, 2015

• #19

Used mine this morning. fully adjustable sensitivity and delay.......... worked a treat. Also conforms to all the European safety regs. Shame my welding is ****e.

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Apr 19, 2015

• #20

Good to hear that they do work!