Bull Bar Cowboy Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Look what the parcel man appeared with this AM Go out in the workshop and lay a test bead or two down tonight ................. you will be amazed at the difference a decent helmet makes......... the difference is between guessing where the molten pool is and seeing where the molten pool is Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 too cold/wet tonight But tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br00n1e Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 How about Murex helmets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 See Dolly's reply half way down this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Anyone know anything about Speedglas APC? - Just got one cheap secondhand, its not as blingy as the new ones but will it serve my purposes for the odd bit of MIG work? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br00n1e Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 See Dolly's reply half way down this thread cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 APCs have essentially the same guts Lewis, the shape isnt as "chi" aligned (bit bulky) but still a good bit of kit, just make sure you can get replacement cover shields (bung a new one on when you get it and keep a couple of spares in a drawer for safe keeping, that way when you muller one on a sunday session its not a prob ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Well I'm not a Stig but the new helmet makes the difference like welding with your eyes open whereas before they were closed. what a difference in the ability to actually see whats going on is fantastic! thanks all for the advice/suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 "opening the shade glass to the soul allows Fu to become strong" or he may have just been mumbling about his slippers, hard to tell with that respirator on he's taken to wearing in the mornings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Darth Stig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I think its something to do with a website of Andy M's... Stigs not been quite all there since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 suggestions on setting for the new helmet? after a bit of welding today, my eyes are a tad sore, nothing major but noticeable I had the helmet on darkness setting 10 normal sensitivity and delay on number 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 start at 11, delay at 2, up the sensitivity (unless it trips over on its own - Ive got one 12v flossy light that flicks it over for some reason, its the only thing other than an arc that does it... wierd ), always up the filter to the highest number that still gives you a good weld view, HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHummer-Ed Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 At work, we have bought a couple of the Speedglass and a couple of ESAB 5/13's - to replace an ageing collection of (mostly speedglass) helmets. So I've had a chance to use both. The Speedglass feels lighter weight and is better balanced which you notice big time when it's flipped up. The strap works better if you are taking it off & putting it on frequently. However, the ESAB seems to me to give a clearer view. When it's 'clear' the shade is very very low, making it good for grinding without removing fingers etc. The controls IMHO are better thought out and easier to operate in gloves. The range of shades makes the ESAB useful for plasma cutting, gas cutting & welding - right up to MMA with half inch rods! They are both similar money, but (and it surprised me) I would buy the ESAB. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br00n1e Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Well got myself a new 9002x off heebay and what a difference can see the pool now......weldings still carp tho' need to practice more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Broon1e I got some spare fronts/inside protection plates whilst I was on Fleabay genuine Speedglass very good prices. what sort of ££ did yours come in at did you get the side windows version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br00n1e Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 it was £160 delivered and has the side windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 excellent ££ I got caught for import tax cost another £13 over the purchase price of £150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br00n1e Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 that happens sometimes, must say I have been more lucky with the Aus imports than USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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