Any Welding Helmets made in USA anymore???

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I'm looking to buy my dad a new welding helmet.  We stick weld and the one we have is old and cheap, from HF I think.Who produces non-China/Taiwan/Korea made helmets? I'd like to stay away from sweatshop made products, especially China. Who makes USA made and assembled welding helmets anymore? Of course, Canada/Japan/Euro made helmets would be fine too.thanks
Reply:I have an Optrel Mira Plus-- Made in Switzerland.   So far works well for me:  shade 10 or 11 autodarken with mig and tig and stick.  No batteries, just "solar"  (arc) operated.  I have had it since June '05, taking classes at local community college and some mig at home.   I got it as a "special" to students for $100.  The outer cover shields cost about $18  for a package of 6 (so far I have only splattered one ).
Reply:im pretty sure that i read that jackson is american made
Reply:Jackson is the only choice for an American made auto dark hood.DennisThermal Arc 185-TSWMillermatic Challenger 172VictorO/AAtlas Craftsman 12 by 24 LatheEsab PCM-875Wholesalem Tool Mill-Drill
Reply:Jackson is my favorite and first choiceIF it Catches...Let it Burn
Reply:Thanks guys!  This is the Jackson site I found.http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/jack...g-helmets.htmlObviously I'm kind of new to welding, can you guys recommend a Jackson auto-darkening helmet for the occasional stick welder?sail2u: Does your student discount work will all automotive class students at your school or just those in welding/body work style classes?
Reply:I've alway's prefered and used Huntsman hoods. Pretty sure they are made is USA
Reply:I have a Jackson Professional ( At least some things PROFESSIONAL with my welding ).  I used to have the Journeyman but traded it in to get the dual sensors and adjustable shade.  It also has a larger window.DennisThermal Arc 185-TSWMillermatic Challenger 172VictorO/AAtlas Craftsman 12 by 24 LatheEsab PCM-875Wholesalem Tool Mill-Drill
Reply:Thanks guys.I ordered the Jackson HS1 EQC Apprentice Shade 11 Welding Helmethttp://www.safetyglassesusa.com/3002516.htmlI usually don't buy so quickly learning about the company but this is a gift to my dad and I'm cutting it really close...This is a cool forum, I'll probably become active here after I learn more about welding.
Reply:That is a nice thought but if you become an active member now you might develop into a better welder quicker.    A lot of knowledge floats about here. Originally Posted by dstt..................This is a cool forum, I'll probably become active here after I learn more about welding.
Reply:I'll probably lurk but I don't really become active (posting) unless I know the subject.
Reply:I use fibre-metal - Fibre-metal.com as my primary welding helmet USA made  and also carry resporators also for welding applications and also use HTP-WCG auto darkening helmet
Reply:When i started welding i bought a Miller Big Window Elite and at first it was awesome and then i got to try a jackson NexGen and i loved it so i sold the miller and got me a NexGen and i have no regrets...I've never had a better auto-dark helmet but i have put in a huntsmen b/c i am a pipe welder...hope this helps
Reply:im a silver member..you should join so we can chat and build my rating up more    Maybe Ill hit gold member status or sometjhing lolIF it Catches...Let it Burn