[TheForge] Auto darkening helmets on eBay

[evelyn hart]

Buy a name brand. I never heard of either of these.  I have an Optrel and
love it.  It does not require batteries.  It lightens enough so you can set
up before you strike an arc.  It was less than $300.00. I do not remimber
how much but can check if you want to know, contact me off list.  

Bobby Hart
Hush Puppy Forge
Griffin, GA
OBG, AFC

At 06:05 PM 2/18/02 -0500, 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
>
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