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What are some good inexpensive welding helmits that have magnifying lenses available for them?Zach WareOwnerMid-GA Outdoor & Equipment ServiceByron GA478-960-2014
Reply:I have this as my budget helmet. Just as good as my miller. And a lot cheaperhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/HTP-Striker-...item20d332b430And my other helmet is a fixed shade. Wish someone still made the fixed shades in glass. What's your budget? And is it for tig?Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by midGAoutdoorWhat are some good inexpensive welding helmits that have magnifying lenses available for them?
Reply:no its not for tig. i can barly mig atm because i cant see the puddle. i can see but not nearly what you guys can. im only 20/80 cirrected. i have a century from lowes and im going to measure the lens and see if i can find a magnifying lens for it.Zach WareOwnerMid-GA Outdoor & Equipment ServiceByron GA478-960-2014
Reply:New front and inner lens make a big difference too. Keep them clean and that helps a lot.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:A magnifying, or "cheater lens", isn't going to help you with Mig welding.  You cannot get close enough for it to work.  It will make things worse.However, if you want to try it I would suggest going to Wal-Mart, or a book store, and get one of those plastic 4" x 6" magnifying lens things that book readers use.  It could be taped to the outer or inner shield lens of the helmet.Last edited by MWalden; 07-15-2013 at 11:24 PM.
Reply:[QUOTE=MWalden;2863251]A magnifying, or "cheater lens", isn't going to help you with Mig welding.  You cannot get close enough for it to work.  It will make things worseI use a 1.50 diopter cheater lens in My Miller Pro Hobby all the time.  It works from about 12 to 18 inches from the work.  I couldn't weld without it.  I only use a mig machine.  But, everyone's eyes are different.  Cheaters are cheap,so it might be worth a try.
Reply:I found this at Northern and This at cyberweld. I had to bend the retaining clip a bit to get the cheeters in but it works good for me. The helmet was recomended from Jody- Weldingtipsandtricks.com Gizzmo
Reply:Originally Posted by gizzmoI found this at Northern and This at cyberweld. I had to bend the retaining clip a bit to get the cheeters in but it works good for me. The helmet was recomended from Jody- Weldingtipsandtricks.com Gizzmo
Reply:The AD lens in this helmet is the clearest and most consistent in shading, across the entire view area of the lens, that I've used.http://www.usaweld.com/Striker-Steal.../90130-csv.htmESAB Migmaster 250 Hobart Ironman 230Multimatic 215TWECO Fabricator 181i & 211iHH125EZ - nice little fluxcore only unitMaxstar 150 STH - very nice
Reply:Originally Posted by midGAoutdoorno its not for tig. i can barly mig atm because i cant see the puddle. i can see but not nearly what you guys can. im only 20/80 cirrected. i have a century from lowes and im going to measure the lens and see if i can find a magnifying lens for it.
Reply:Originally Posted by DanThe AD lens in this helmet is the clearest and most consistent in shading, across the entire view area of the lens, that I've used.http://www.usaweld.com/Striker-Steal.../90130-csv.htm
Reply:Originally Posted by MWaldenI have that very helmet on the way. Should be here Thursday.  I hope it is as good as advertised! Will it accept the most common diopter lenses?
Reply:And my other helmet is a fixed shade. Wish someone still made the fixed shades in glass. I can still get my fixed shade lenses in glass at the LWS.  I currently run a gold #10 in one pipeliner and an ArcOne auto darkening filter in another pipeliner.Matthew MortonTexas A&M '06Logsdon Seminary '13"Who Dares Wins""AFTF""WH2PH"SA 200 (Code: 5337)TB 302CP 302 w/22A Wire FeederMillerMatic 200Miller Syncrowave 200MillerMatic 252BurnTables 4x4 CNC MachineHypertherm 65
Reply:Originally Posted by DanThe current cheater lens I have was about a 1/32" to long to fit. Not a problem though, I just took it over to the belt sander, and in less than a minute  I was able to slide it right into the cheater lens holder that is built into the helmet.I am very pleased with the clear high definition view of the weld puddle and region that I see through this lens.
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleI have this as my budget helmet. Just as good as my miller. And a lot cheaperhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/HTP-Striker-...item20d332b430And my other helmet is a fixed shade. Wish someone still made the fixed shades in glass. What's your budget? And is it for tig?
Reply:I use the cheaters in all of my helmets.---No good deed goes unpunished---
Reply:You can buy a cheater in 4x2 and throw it in any standard hood iirc. I picked up a Hobart(?) fixed shade for less than $20 at Northern Tool. It's basically the pipeliner style just a little shorter on top and bottom... and not nearly made as well. But it works just fine.