Welding masks
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Just looking at masks for mig welding. I have no idea what sort to buy. Im not after anything too flash just something that will do the job and not cost the earth. Ive seen some on the bay for around £30, will these be ok?

Oh Preferably I would like it to have autodarkening.

Any got any preferencies of which to buy and which to avoid etc.?

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I got one of those cheap auto darkening ones from ebay, mine was about 35 quid a year ago, but theyre about 25 quid now.

its a tiny bit flimsy and there is a bit of a dark band on the light setting(which i never use) but does the job ok, plus I won't be too botered if i knacker it.

Have got a link, to the one you bought? :)

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TBH, with something as important as a mask, I wouldnt skimp on cheap items.

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this looks like the one i have

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/auto-darkening-weldi...1QQcmdZViewItem

Hi,
I "inherited" a Clarke auto dimming mask.
Good bit of kit, doesn't seem to mind being kicked round a bit...
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3m speedglas, £99.99 variable shade and reaction, good for all wlding Mig, Tig, arc, not gas tho, They are the badgers nadgers!
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Edited by shane on 21st Oct, 2007.

I bought an ebay cheapy auto almost 2 years ago.

And have just bought a miller Elite.

Advice - Don't waste even a penny on anythign less than 99.98 / $200. Go for a decent one and it'll last forever.

Pretty much what Turbo Dave said. I was advised against these cheapo auto darkening maskes as aparently the darkening times are a little slow. Its something you wont really notice but it eventualy damages your eyes with prolonged use. I bought a Sealy one for just shy of £100, currently on ebay for less http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEALEY-SOLAR-POWERED...1QQcmdZViewItem . Ii went for a well known brand that way i would be sure it was of a decent quality. Dont mess with your eyes, they are worth more than a £35 mask!!

Cheapo reaction times are 0.1ms where as the Sealy one above is 0.05ms, twice as fast!!!

I've always got on with a traditional split lense one and they are cheap

LOL yeh, I tried those, and for an amature welder, i found it difficult, lol, just me, I did find the reactive lense gave me a free hand to steady the trigger hand over the work piece, my welds are no where near as shit now, could be described as playing snooker, and im just as bad at that

Edited by Sprocket on 21st Oct, 2007.

Just they are a pain to use outside...especially with a bright sunny day!

matt, i have a spare handheld one you can have. Not great but better than nothing. I have a sip autodarkening one too, you are more than welcome to borrow it if you want to try before you buy. :)

I may well have to take you up on that offer Ric. How much did you/ your insurance pay for the SIP mask?

I can't see im going to use it much at the moment just for odds and sods really. Mainly need it to start tacking my manifold together.

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i've got the speedglas battery powered mask and its perfect. even works after dropping it in a bucket of water. had it a good few years and never changed the battery, should the battery fail it will automatically go dark.

a friend has a cheaper one which is solar powered, he kept telling me his was better as it was solar powered and cheaper, only thing is the leadlight makes it go dark so its a pain in the arse

been down this road too. You get what you pay for. We had a cheap one that didn't darken quick enough or at all sometimes I started welding. Arc eye is not a nice experience and would recommend getting the best one you can afford.

a good mask will also improve your welding. you can see what your doing so start in the right place and dont wonder, you have a hand free to hold things and stady the torch, also when welding you can see more so makes it easier to direct the flow of weld.

Sod it ive done the deed.. I bought the sealey one, they look good value for money.

I get me welder tomorrow...next thing on the list will be a fire extinguisher...

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Well done..
I find the autodarkening ones really helpful in making those welds look good..

As someone who suffered eyeflash many years ago I wouldn't mess with anything that would have the slightest possibility of letting THAT happen again, imagine someone throwing sand in your face every time you blink!!

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