[TheForge] Auto darkening helmets on eBay

Mon Feb 18 21:32:06 2002

One of the big differences between those helmets and the  $350 variety is 
the size of the viewing area.  On the more expensive faceshields, it's 
about twice as high.

Phil

At 06:43 PM 2/18/2002 -0800, you wrote:

>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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