Comments on: Cheap-Ass Tools: A $60 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet

by: Generz

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:28:49 +0000

I just picked one up for $50 with a recent coupon… great product, much more convenient than a traditional helmet.

by: Custom Welding Helmet

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:26:07 +0000

A Few Guides on Auto Darkening Feature

As a professional welder, you must concern with your safety that is the first thing to remember. You are wearing a welding helmet as your precautions, but what type of helmet do you use? Wearing the right product can greatly affect your eye, neck, and …

by: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Doh! A Very, Erm, Unique Welding Mask

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:03:34 +0000

[...] TM reader Tanama sent us a link to this photo from AOL’s “Top News Photos for Wednesday, June 20.” Apparently the original caption read: “A welder takes care of a job at a workshop in China’s eastern Jiangsu province.” You’d think with as many welding masks as they’re shipping around the world to us, they’d keep a few for the employees. [...]

by: ega278

Wed, 16 May 2007 17:43:12 +0000

I’ve been using my HF auto-darkening mask for over 2 years now and it works like a champ. I especially like the knob that allows for the shade darkness to be varied. I paid $40 for it when I first got it and it was worth every single penny. If this thing ever does go out on me I’ll go right back the HF and get another one.

by: Weldo

Wed, 16 May 2007 14:56:03 +0000

I’m with Randy on this one. $40 and it works like a champ. The only problem I’ve run into is in in tight quarters where a spar or support may block the light sensor. Then you squeeze the trigger and WOW. That’s bright!

by: eschoendorff

Tue, 15 May 2007 22:09:40 +0000

I have this exact hood and it works excellent. I need to get me another one for when friends come over…

by: Randy

Tue, 15 May 2007 21:20:46 +0000

I have a HF AD helmet, and it always worked really well. It’s the less fancy version (no blue flames and a little plainer shape). Totally worth the $40 I paid for it.

by: Steve Thompson

Tue, 15 May 2007 19:32:36 +0000

I had a HF auto-darkening helmet that never quite worked well. It wasn’t this model, so your mileage may vary.

by: Rob

Tue, 15 May 2007 19:09:05 +0000

If my friends want to watch me weld, they can wear my regular welding helmet, why would they need an auto-darkening one? I’ve actually heard mostly good things about these HF helmets but for now I’m sticking to my Lincoln AD.

by: dan

Tue, 15 May 2007 17:16:00 +0000

This is fantastic! Harbor Freight to the rescue again. They have a nearly limitless supply of cheap crap but every now and again it’s useful.