WOW ... Hats off to Fiber Metal !!!!!

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When I took my first welding course back in the 70's (I think it was 1976 making me 14 at the time), my dad bought me a Sears buzz box, a Victor torch set and a 706 Fiber Metal welding helmet.I still have all these items ... and they all still work.Finally, one of the plastic bolts on the helmet stripped.  I e-mailed Fiber Metal (Honeywell) to see if I could get new bolts.They said after 40 years of using their product, I deserved a new helmet.  Sure enough, today I got it.  The only difference I can see in 40 years is the head band now has padding on the front, the inner lens retainer is now plastic and there is a sticker with a bunch of warnings on it inside the helmet.My hats off to Fiber Metal!!!!!!!!MikePS ... I bought a new headband for my old helmet (I found cracks i the original) and I used it still today.
Reply:That's awesome! I have a few of their hoods. One is quite old, I'm guessing over 50 years easy. It's starting to get a little fragile but I love it.Glad they took care of you!Expert Garage Hack....https://www.facebook.com/steven.webber.948
Reply:Stuff like this is advertising you just can't buy. Good to see there are still companies out there that understand this..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Now what would be really cool is if you had 40 year old cobalt Weld Cool glass lens in there...Last edited by xryan; 04-19-2016 at 02:42 AM.RyanMiller Multimatic 200 tig/spool gun/wireless remoteMillermatic 350P, Bernard/XR Python gunsMiller Dynasty 350, Coolmate 3.5 & wireless remoteCK WF1 TIG wire feederMiller Spectrum 375 XtremeOptrel e684Miller Digital EliteMiller Weld-Mask
Reply:you're all set for another 40 years.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:For the life of me, I can’t understand why all these hood manufactures use plastic nuts and bolts! Drives me crazy when they strip! My fix. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPFor the life of me, I can’t understand why all these hood manufactures use plastic nuts and bolts! Drives me crazy when they strip! My fix.
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWProbably something stupid like that they are electrically conductive and the Feds feel you are stupid enough to lean your head against the inside of an electrically charged high voltage sub station panel while welding.
Reply:The majority of my welding was done outside in the pouring down rain. Comes with the territory when you live in the north west, and build bridges, and container ship docks for a living. Wish I had a nickel for every time I’ve been shocked.Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:That's my go to weld shield.  I'll take my fibre metal shield over some high priced fancy shield any day.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPThe majority of my welding was done outside in the pouring down rain. Comes with the territory when you live in the north west, and build bridges, and container ship docks for a living. Wish I had a nickel for every time I’ve been shocked.
Reply:Bought my first Thunderbolt(ac only) about 1980.Abco sales guy threw in basic Fibre-Metal hood.Still my favorite. Had to replace headgear once.Miller a/c-d/c Thunderbolt XLMillermatic 180 Purox O/ASmith Littletorch O/AHobart Champion Elite
Reply:Yeah the old timers fav. Lol
Reply:Originally Posted by Daniel-BYeah the old timers fav. Lol
Reply:Originally Posted by jpump5One of my younger friends described my Fibre-metal hood as"Big,old,goofy looking". I guess younger welders are a bitmore fashion conscious. Manufacturers offer hoods with allsorts of artwork,for the welder wishing to make astatement. I never really got that.
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPThe majority of my welding was done outside in the pouring down rain. Comes with the territory when you live in the north west, and build bridges, and container ship docks for a living. Wish I had a nickel for every time I’ve been shocked.
Reply:Still have my first Fiber Metal wide lense from 1981. Hangs above work bench and use about half the time.
Reply:It is a fine art figuring out where you can hold a rod or set a rod to grab it to minimize the tinglingMillermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Reply:Originally Posted by farmshopIt is a fine art figuring out where you can hold a rod or set a rod to grab it to minimize the tingling
Reply:Nothing wrong with a classic.  Fibre metal has made a resounding success out the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"  business model.  Nothing like buying goodwill and loyalty.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Armpit or inside elbowMillermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer