[TheForge] Auto darkening helmets on eBay

Mon Feb 18 20:57:00 2002

I have a Jackson 3n1 brand autodarkening helmet. It is rated a 25,000th of a
sec.  My weldingn has improved greatly since getting the helmet.  Mine also
has a delay of when the shield goes back to see thru. If you are working on
something that stays bright a while, this gives it time to dim.  I paid $275
with a student discount at a welder supply store.

The main thing is to make sure the switching speed is the fastest you can
get to protect your eyes.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Robinson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Auto darkening helmets on eBay

> Mark,
> The major differences between the cheaper and more expensive helmets are
the
> delay time it takes for the glass to change. The range of filtration and
how
> adjustable it is . If your helmet has a slow reaction time blink your eyes
> shut as you strike the arc so you don't get flash burn while the lens is
> changing.
> Chuck
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 8:43 PM
> Subject: RE: [TheForge] Auto darkening helmets on eBay
>
>
> >
> >
> > A question for those w/auto helmets:
> >
> > There are several of these helmets for sale on eBay.  They go for
> > around $120.  One is the ASTRO model # 8070. The other is a Chameleon
> > brand.  Both are adjustable 9 to 13 DIN.  Viewing window is 3.8" x
> > 1.8".
> >
> > Anyone have experience w/either of these?  Might they be a good deal
> > or would you advise saving for the $350 units?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Rick Korinek
> > Emerald City Forge
> > Framingham, MA
> >
> >
> > I paid $75 for mine and I don't see why you would want to save $350 when
> you
> > can get it cheaper on e-bay. I bought mine off of e-bay a couple of
years
> > ago in hopes of welding someday. 3 Weeks ago I finally got my welder and
I
> > used the helmet...sweeeeeeeeeeet. That was the first time for me welding
> and
> > I think it went really well.
> >
> > Good Luck
> > Mark
> >
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