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Hey guys, a weldor buddy has this bizarre looking, but well used welding helmet.  I'm waiting for him to send me a picture of his beloved welding hoodie, but in the meantime, let's see yours!  Let's see it please and tell me why it's your favorite!Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:This is my favorite helmet, not because it's really that fantastic but because it was on clearance for $80 a couple weeks ago so I finally have my own auto darkening helmet!  I was waiting until I could afford a digital elite or jackson boss, but this popped up in the meantime.  Kinda cheap feeling but it works well so far.  Hobart xvs.
Reply:Atm im using a speedglas adflo 91xx with built in hard hat, alot of people seem to dislike the headgear on these, but i have a small head so it fits me pretty well, its heavy, but very well balanced, and the air fed is a god send while stick welding pipe with 500 degrees of preheat on it.Sent from my LG-P716 using Tapatalk
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Reply:Not auto darkening, but works well for me.Charl
Reply:Been with me since 1992ish.12v battery, jumper cables, and a 6013.I only have a facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/VPT/244788508917829
Reply:For me, right now, if I need to strike an arc I will reach for this one. The last pic is what it looked like right after I got it home. The first two are my customization efforts. Attached Images
Reply:VPT, I'm impressed any welding hoodie has lasted that long.  Wow!  Made in America?Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:Mine's a Miller digital Elite with the big window.   No pictures since it's just like every other one.I like the big window because it allows me to use a magnifier and my bifocals to see the puddle better. Dan
Reply:My Digital Elite "Joker", i bought it used off a buddy that was moving to cali, guy used to make tools for Starretts in Athol, MA, got the helmet and a jeep Cherokee (POS, but it netted me some $$$) i also have the digital performance helmet that my work bought for me since it was a "Liability" for me to use my own equipment.Miller Spoolmate 200 w/t S-52 WirefeederMM 211'09 Miller Trailblazer 302
Reply:Originally Posted by Agape GuyHey guys, a weldor buddy has this bizarre looking, but well used welding helmet.  I'm waiting for him to send me a picture of his beloved welding hoodie, but in the meantime, let's see yours!  Let's see it please and tell me why it's your favorite!
Reply:Originally Posted by Agape GuyVPT, I'm impressed any welding hoodie has lasted that long.  Wow!  Made in America?
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTBeen with me since 1992ish.
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauFor me, right now, if I need to strike an arc I will reach for this one. The last pic is what it looked like right after I got it home. The first two are my customization efforts.
Reply:Originally Posted by Agape GuyWhat kind of material / tape did you use for the customization work?  (BTW, I'll get a recent photo of mine this weekend.  It's pretty worn after three years so I'll need a replacement soon.)
Reply:Got two favorite hoodssent while goofing off at work Attached ImagesLong after the price is forgotten, the quality will remain.Both of my Poppy's 1954 Short Hoods -Third generation to weld with it and teaching a fourthSA 2## - Bought and sold more than I can remember or care to list, 8 in the shop right now
Reply:Pipeliner with AO Weld CoolAnd Sperian Satellite.I mainly use the Pipliner at work.Last edited by RodBender; 10-11-2014 at 12:32 PM.Local 83
Reply:I'm really kinda surprised I haven't seen someone with "Smile and wait for the flash" painted on their helmet.
Reply:SMILE and wait for the FLASH is more of a GUN THING!!
Reply:Here is my tried and true Jackson,it has seem it's share of work, the second one is my sport helmet  Arc one Vision. Attached Images
Reply:Although relatively brand new, it's now my favorite.  (Pic came out sideways on this website.  Sorry).Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:It's a gun thing I'm well aware of. One that I frankly really don't like. Just seems more humorous on a pipeliner helmet than the muzzle of a gun.
Reply:Mine  Had it since June, and this was a few weeks ago after painting and decaling it. Pipeliner with the ratchet great and a gold #10. Love this hood. Attached Images
Reply:These are all really nice, goofy, fun hoodies!  (I'll post my worn hood tonight.  Keep forgetting! )Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:These are mine. Jackson shadow with glass shade 11 lens and Halo X Insight Attached ImagesMiller Dialarc 250 AC/DCWeldcraft A-150VSmith O/PNice!Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:This one is too cool!Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:Originally Posted by Agape GuyThese are all really nice, goofy, fun hoodies!  (I'll post my worn hood tonight.  Keep forgetting! )
Reply:I've had one helmet since I started welding and I still have it. It's still in great condition, I clean it regularly and always replace lenses and parts when needed. Speedglas 100  I'd recommend it to anybody who welds, will stand up to mostly anything I think. I've done light duty, medium duty and heavy duty welding. GMAW, SMAW, MCAW, FCAW and some TIG as well. Great helmet, head gear is awesome I wouldn't change it for anything. But I am looking at buying the new Speedglas 9100XX helmet in the next few months, I've heard nothing but great reviews and I'm believing more and more that Speedglas is putting out the best helmets today.
Reply:My favorite hood. Thing is almost 20 years old!
Reply:My "Metal Man" bad rod helmet is looking pitted after a few years, but it still works!  I'm now considering a new hoodie from the Lincoln Viking Series line, a middle of the road hoodie, and to make my current Metal Man my backup. Attached ImagesAgape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:Originally Posted by Burnt GloveMy favorite hood. Thing is almost 20 years old!
Reply:Favorite yep this one with a Phillips safety #12 gold (athermal) I have my grandfather in laws pipeliner i have been using but this one is mine. I have a couple more hoods but this one is my favorite.Ranger 250 thick stuffHobart Handler 140 not thick stuffthe pane and oxy setup
Reply:The Jacksons are high-end, aren't they, guys?  Wow, nice all the same.Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:hoodie...helmet...bada$$ helmet...Attachment 877331it's like watching jody's welding tips and tricks on a wide screen and in hd!  Get your lincoln viking 3350 and the word "hoodie" will never enter your mind.Lincoln Electric:Ranger GXT 250SA-200LN-25Pro MiG 256Pro Mig 180Esab CV 251Invertec 160Victor Torches”
Reply:I have a speedglas 9100v at work a Viking 3350 at home for tig and mig and a flip sellstorm for stick at home. The speedglas at work because I dont need the big viewing window at work. The viking is heavier and took some getting used to but I love it.
Reply:Optrel e684 that can vary it's shade as you're welding, responding directly to the actual arc intensity 1st on WeldingWeb to have a scrolling sig! HTP Invertig 400HTP Invertig 221HTP ProPulse 300HTP ProPulse 200 x2HTP ProPulse 220MTSHTP Inverarc 200TLP HTP Microcut 875SC
Reply:Excalibur, I'll look into that bada$$ helmet!Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:You're gonna love it!Lincoln Electric:Ranger GXT 250SA-200LN-25Pro MiG 256Pro Mig 180Esab CV 251Invertec 160Victor Torches”
Reply:I like my miller elite hood... Don't care much for the joker design on the shell, but the lens is nice.  I may look into something with an auto grind shade. I've used the grind mode on my helmet all of ZERO times for grinding. It's easier to take it off than to turn the sensitivity knob all the way to grind.Teach Ag Mech - Mike At Home:Lincoln Electric AC225Miller Challenger 172Gas AxeWork:eclectic bunch of 90's vintage blue boxes
Reply:newest on the left, oldest on the right. I like them all, but the obvious is obvious.the 20$ Jackson I had before the elite got me started. . . . .it met its demise when I was introduced to spray-arc and is in a landfillbosses stuff:trailblazer 325maxstar 200my stuff:sa 200fronius transpocket 180100 amp Lincoln w/f97 f350 DITKevin
Reply:I have several. Miller Digital Elite, Miller digital performance? Pancake, couple of single shades, soft/sock hood. My go to daily is a sugar scoop with a shade 11 Jackson auto in it. Dropped it from 40 feet off the pipe rack in Africa and just chipped the paint, lens was fine. Its light, the rubber draw string is comfortable, rather than the clicky rachet thing. Variable lens autos with grind mode are for rookie squirt gun shop welders in my opinion. Plus windshields are cheaper. Not that I care. The Jackson lens is white rather then green. I also run sheep skin inserts on all of my head gear. My LWS sells them for like 12 bucks.14' PowerMig 210 MP13'Burntables 5x10 CNC Table14' SAE300 HE on a 12' Ram 4500 60 CA 4x4. Custom bed/bottles/reels.87' SA250d, 78 SA200,11' Ranger 250 GXT AC/DCThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 8112' Lincoln Precision Tig 22508' LN25
Reply:My go to helmet is and always will be my miller digital elites. Absolutely love em.
Reply:Love my Miller Titanium 7300 had it for about 2 years, head gear is comfy but the ratchet strips kinda easily but other than that great hood.
Reply:Me too! Originally Posted by TnTigMy go to helmet is and always will be my miller digital elites. Absolutely love em.
Reply:I have an old Miller stars and stripes and an old Jackson for home use.  I just bought a Viking (Lincoln) 3350 for work and it is very nice.
Reply:sent while goofing off at work Attached ImagesLong after the price is forgotten, the quality will remain.Both of my Poppy's 1954 Short Hoods -Third generation to weld with it and teaching a fourthSA 2## - Bought and sold more than I can remember or care to list, 8 in the shop right now
Reply:Adam Arc's is my favorite now, wow, how fun!Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:Pancake (Sarge)  This is my second one in the last 24 years.  First one was still good, but got stolen when they got into my shop and my rig was sitting in there.  Also have a Harbor Freight AD, just because someone on here posted a few years ago about it being like $15, and I had never tried an AD.  It actually works good, several of us have tried it, nobody has had it malfunction or anything.  Just don't really care for it after all these years of using a pancake...-------------------------Chemetron AC/DC 300 HFSnap-On MM300L Lincoln SP140 Lincoln AC/DC 225g Lincoln SA200 Lincoln SA200 Miller Bobcat 225GVictor torchesH&M and Mathey beveling machinesMcElroy Plastic pipe fusion
Reply:Originally Posted by Agape GuyAdam Arc's is my favorite now, wow, how fun!