asat Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hi I've got a couple of questions about welding masks and was wondering if any one could please ansor them for me thanks Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 If we knew what the questions were Aaron we might be able to answer them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Parweld is a nice reasonably priced mask, On my second now and got good service from the first, the new one has the grind function which is handy, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parweld-XR915H-Everyday-Light-Reactive-Welding-Grinding-Helmet-Q-/160959189691?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item2579ea52bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I've owned and used Speedglas welding helmets for 18 years now, used every day only changed the reactor batteries twice in my current one (6 years of use and abuse), they do a cheaper range of fixed shades or the top notch adjustable types, the adustable are better as if you turn them down to a lighter shade they bob on for plasma cutting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Though we did have a bit of fun with the apprentice and his mask.......... we put black insulation tape between the shade lens and the clear protector so when he struck up the mask stayed dark...... took him an hour to work that out then we did a similar trick but put a dead spider between the lenses so when he struck up he saw the spider staring at him........ there was a high pitched scream the mask launched across the workshop....... needless to say the apprentice kakked his keks and we were in stitches Then there was the time we changed a box of welding rods for a box of sparklers.......... that brought about the same amount of merriment...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 As a ex factory storeman i issued speedglas welding helmets -- the welding lads found them to be very good & we got great service with them only trouble was someone like to take them home for keeps -- which did not go down well with the welders that s for sure or me -- not cheap but well made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I bet anything that everyone at some time has, switched on the welder, wound up or down the dial (arc welder that is) lined up the end of the rod to the metal, nodded head forward to lower the mask and when the ark is struck, you were miles off! Yes, those helmet/masks that darken as soon as you stike an ark are undoubtedly the ones to go for, a no-brainer in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asat Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 If we knew what the questions were Aaron we might be able to answer them. sorry I thort I added the question I was wondering what is a good affordable welding mask that can put up with a bit of abuse? I've owned and used Speedglas welding helmets for 18 years now, used every day only changed the reactor batteries twice in my current one (6 years of use and abuse), they do a cheaper range of fixed shades or the top notch adjustable types, the adustable are better as if you turn them down to a lighter shade they bob on for plasma cutting thanks mate Jill have to check them out. As a ex factory storeman i issued speedglas welding helmets -- the welding lads found them to be very good & we got great service with them only trouble was someone like to take them home for keeps -- which did not go down well with the welders that s for sure or me -- not cheap but well made thanks mate thanks Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Sorry Aaron, Didn't reply to your first post in the negative as may have been thought, guessed what you really wanted to know and you've had some good replies. Type of welding masks and helmets will suit different people and the type of welding they intend doing, either in their job or as part of a hobby. Heavy industrial welding requires a full helmet where when you're getting up close to your work, lets say shipbuilding, large hot stuff is going to fly and you need full head protection whereas if you're doing light welding then a basic hand mask might be good enough and then there are different grades of darkening in the glass and for that matter, for heat and 'spatter' purposes different grades of glass. The concensus however seems to lean in favour of the type of helmet mask with battery operated graduating darkening glass. Hope that the replies up to now have helped you in making your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asat Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Sorry Aaron, Didn't reply to your first post in the negative as may have been thought, guessed what you really wanted to know and you've had some good replies. Type of welding masks and helmets will suit different people and the type of welding they intend doing, either in their job or as part of a hobby. Heavy industrial welding requires a full helmet where when you're getting up close to your work, lets say shipbuilding, large hot stuff is going to fly and you need full head protection whereas if you're doing light welding then a basic hand mask might be good enough and then there are different grades of darkening in the glass and for that matter, for heat and 'spatter' purposes different grades of glass. The concensus however seems to lean in favour of the type of helmet mask with battery operated graduating darkening glass. Hope that the replies up to now have helped you in making your choice. thanks mate that's a real help thanks I need an all round mask as I'm doing all kinds of welding thanks for the help Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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