Finally. a new home for my V

[scook]

My son and I were discussing auto darkening helmets and I expressed concern about how quickly the cheaper ones darken. My ears are pretty well shot - I don’t want to screw up my eyes. He said he thought that may have been an issue in the earlier days, but shouldn’t be a problem now. I’ll have a look at the Harbor Freight offerings. Thanks D.

[oteps]

I use a harbor freight helmet. Works good so far, I can still see the computer. Im not a professional at all. Just self taught. THey seem to last for a couple years. I think its a lot easier if u need to hold stuff together and tack it.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by scook

My son and I were discussing auto darkening helmets and I expressed concern about how quickly the cheaper ones darken. My ears are pretty well shot - I don’t want to screw up my eyes. He said he thought that may have been an issue in the earlier days, but shouldn’t be a problem now. I’ll have a look at the Harbor Freight offerings. Thanks D.

I cannot swear to exactly when I bought my auto darkening helmet from HF, but I'm guessing it was at least 5 years ago. I've never had a problem with weld flash. Never even got spots before my eyes like you would get by looking at a bright flashlight. They really work well. Unless you really want the cool graphics of the expensive helmet, don't bother with one. The cheap ones HF sells are just the same in a plain Jane style. I can't see any difference in the performance of either one.

[phatdaddy]

I was in harbor freight yesterday picking up a trailer jack and saw the helmets on sale

Thought about u guys

Started to pick one up just to wear around the house, kinda like a Mandalorian

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

started to pick one up just to wear around the house, kinda like a mandalorian

lol

[scook]

I’m not a slave to fashion, so graphics aren’t anything I care about, but if I’m going to wear it around the house I might have to step up a little