[TheForge] Auto darkening helmets on eBay

Wed Feb 20 07:08:01 2002

A couple of years ago my wife and I purchased a Jackson 3 n1 from our local
dealer-Roberts Oxygen.  We do a fair amount of sculptural welding and
fabricating using arc, mig, tig, oxyacet and plasma torch not to mention
grinding.  Lots of grinding.  We had been using standard helmets for years and
made our share of mistakes because of poor visibility.  We selected the Jackson
based on the reputation their products had with full time welders and their
helpful attitude when I called the factory for information.  I also spoke to
the folks at Hornell but it was a brief conversation as they didn't want to be
bothered with artists who only wanted to buy one helmet.  We are extremely
happy with this product.  the 3n1 feature is great as we switch from one
process or task often.  The grinding feature works great when I want to grind
the tungsten.  It is very lite and comfortable.  We can't say enough good
things about it. At the time we purchased it Jackson and Hornell had the
fastest changing filter speed.  Many of the less expensive models did not
switch to dark as quickly as the Jackson or the Hornell.

Ken & Pat

Larry and Pat Brown wrote:

> I've been welding for twenty + years and I thought I'll never need one.
> Then I bought one, a Jackson 3 in 1, about $300 and I justified it to
> myself as I had a lot of small tig welds to do on the bench. I figured the
> 3 in 1 feature would be handy maybe so I spent a few extra for it. With the
> 3 in 1 it stays light to grind, auto darks to dark green for oxy- acetylene
> and has adjustable shades and sensitivity for welding. I got very used to
> it quickly, it's light, fast and has been durable. I soon realized it is
> invaluable when working in tight fitting places with hard to get to welds.
> I have gotten the wrong pieces welded together out of a few layers over the
> years and I feel it could eliminate a few mistakes a year, saving time  and
> money lost backing up to start over.
>   L Brown
>
> At 05:21 PM 2/18/2002 -0500, you wrote:
> >I earn my bread and butter by welding.  Right now im working for an outfit
> >that repairs tanker trailers and in my oppion I would save my money and
> >learn to flip my hood.
> >Unless your standing at a production line and welding an inch at a time.
> >Just my thoughts
> >
> >Lon
>
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