elbekko Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Does anyone know where to get a MIG torch light in the UK/mainland Europe? I can only find them in the US, and shipping + import duties is a bit over the top :/ One of these things: http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Mig-Welder-Welding-Torch-LED-Light-/361027134615 Additionally, does anyone have experience with these? It seems very useful, as I'm always trying to get a lamp to shine on the workpiece, and that isn't always that easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I assume you have an auto darkening mask? If you're struggling for light once your arc is going, have a look for an adjustable mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniesigh Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I've got an auto darkening mask but sometimes when you're up in wheel arches or just under trucks in general the light isn't all that great. Be interested if you find anything over here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 I assume you have an auto darkening mask? If you're struggling for light once your arc is going, have a look for an adjustable mask. Yeah, it's auto darkening. My problem isn't seeing while the arc is going, more seeing before the arc is going. And sometimes when I do manage to get a lamp positioned I manage to move my head in front of it, the lamp shines into the mask and boom no more auto-darkening and some mild blindness. The mask may not be the greatest, it's borrowed from a friend (as is the welder), and I don't use it enough to justify spending £150+ on a mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 ISTR this topic coming up before, but perhaps on a different forum (I haven't searched). Advert image Having just looked at the image in the advert, my memory was triggered to the extent that I recall some people saying they clipped one of the modern LED torches to the gun. What I don't recall is the detail, a couple of turns of plastic tape, or one of these fancy modern retainers, used to hold tools to bulkheads. If a search in this forum is not fruitful I bet the MIG Welding Forum will have covered the topic. Working outside, whether on a workmate style bench or half under a car, I have also suffered from light shining in the back of an auto-darkening mask. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 I've found a few topics of people creating their own, but I'd have to buy a new flashlight for it anyway since I don't want to risk any of my current good ones So why not something that fits without additional fabrication? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Had one of those, and while it worked, it was very good for what it cost. However, the slightest bit of spatter on the lens destroyed it. Probably ok for fab work with good metal, but not so good with metal with any rust.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Had one of those, and while it worked, it was very good for what it cost. However, the slightest bit of spatter on the lens destroyed it. Probably ok for fab work with good metal, but not so good with metal with any rust.... That'd be my concern, especially welding up side down. Though a disposable cover might be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 What about putting a cheap head torch on the outside of the welding mask then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I went with velcro and a cheap head torch on the top of the mask, worked great for me. Think it was one of the Energizer ones with two light intensities and qujte slim lined so not too bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Could definitely work, will have to try that out first if I can't find one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hi. I have used an led lenser p3 torch to help see when welding. It's small enough and not bulky, tape or cable tie it to the welder torch. I have on plenty of occasions been able to hold it in the other hand between my fingers while holding the work piece. On/off switch and it takes a triple A battery which last a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 That'd be my concern, especially welding up side down. Though a disposable cover might be an option. The rubbery bit that attaches to the welding torch snapped as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I've found an ordinary torch and a couple of cable ties works pretty well! I have an old 2 x AA Mag Light from the pre-LED days I use for this. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 ISTR this topic coming up before, but perhaps on a different forum (I haven't searched). Advert image Having just looked at the image in the advert, my memory was triggered to the extent that I recall some people saying they clipped one of the modern LED torches to the gun. What I don't recall is the detail, a couple of turns of plastic tape, or one of these fancy modern retainers, used to hold tools to bulkheads. If a search in this forum is not fruitful I bet the MIG Welding Forum will have covered the topic. Working outside, whether on a workmate style bench or half under a car, I have also suffered from light shining in the back of an auto-darkening mask. HTH I got one of those for Christmas a year or two back. I haven't used it much yet though. I have to agree that it's when you're under a wheelarch that such a light is most useful, and yes, that is when it is most at risk from spatter. I think Si's use of a Maglite is probably best - the metal body might resist the spatter better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have one of those. It works well and comes with spare lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Where did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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