welding helmets

[cheeseclip]

i was wondering if a welding helmet that i use for arc and mig would be sutible for tig?

[slamdvw]

based on my experience ( on tig isn't that much ) I'd say yes. As long as you can see what you're doing, should be fine.

[Bob at WeldingMag]

Cheeseclip,

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[youngwelder_154]

Im sure you can use a helmet for tig that you also use for Stick and Mig, There all a welding process and they all have a 10 shade unless you change it or you have auto darkening that is done with a turn of a knob. But for TIG I thinka darker shade then 10 might work better thats jsut what my welding instructer last year told me, mind you I never TIG welded once in my jr high and almost completed highschool career.

[383bigblock]

I use mine for all 3. I have an adjustable shade setting. I think you'll be fine.

[zapster]

i've used the same helmet since 1989..
no matter what i do..

..zap!

[yotawheeler]

hehe...zap your helmet is as old as i am! the same welding mask should be fine for all three, some people like it a bit darker for tig, for me it dosnt matter so much i usualy just stick to a shade 10

[Washman]

i've used the same helmet since 1989..
no matter what i do..

..zap!

Hey Zap!
I just saw this thread .... you mean 1889 don't you old man?

Wasn't this the one Thomas Edison made for you?

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Washman

[olddad]

I usually keep 2 on hand...an auto for welding and a fixed for carbon arc.

[necowboy]

Here is a simple safe affordable helmet that works in low amp tig, low light, cold weather, grinding, etc go here http://www.accustrike.com read the customer testimonials. I've had one for years and love it. It's tough and made in the USA too.

[tresi]

Even if you perfer to use a shade 10 for most welding and a 12-14 for arc gouging it only takes a minute to change lenses. It's not so much the process that requires a change of shade as it is the amps used. A person tacking 14 ga sheet metal @ 70 amps might like a 9 or 10 lens while burning 1/4 electrode at 375 amps might like a 12-14 shade. In both cases this could be stick welding. My self I have an auto darkening adjustable hood for most things and a big window fix shade with a 12 shade gold lens for things that really make some heat.

[Roy Hodges]

For welding on a project that puts out Great heat , try painting your hood white . i did , when i was an apprentice, in the propellor shop at Mare Island, i was migging on a destroyer prop, - superston , with water cooled gun . Only complaint was from overhead crane operator . SHE had little to do , 2 or 3 lifts a day. the white color must have dropped in hood temp 25 or 30 degrees .

[pilebuck]

After melting some hoods I kinda like fiberglass ones now.

[Brad Blazer]

I think my brother Greg just uses this one. :cool:

[aczeller]

For welding on a project that puts out Great heat , try painting your hood white . i did , when i was an apprentice, in the propellor shop at Mare Island, i was migging on a destroyer prop, - superston , with water cooled gun . Only complaint was from overhead crane operator . SHE had little to do , 2 or 3 lifts a day. the white color must have dropped in hood temp 25 or 30 degrees .

what about a possible metallic silver/gold? i know DuPont makes a heat-resistant paint that is good up to 1200 degrees. it works too... i have my entire exhuast system painted in it. i put it on for protection from rust due to corrosive salt ad water during the winter. (definately not for looks). have you ever had the paint melt/chip/peel off due to heat?

anyway, why can't you just wrap your helmet in tin-foil? :cool2: that way the aliens can't get into your head while you're welding, not to mention it looks AWESOME!!!!!

later,
Andy