Lets see your helmets + safety gear

[richcharles]

Well heres mine Miller elite, which I love. And a 3m resipirator and some of the best gloves I've ever had that I got a princess auto for about $8. Also is my old princess auto AD that I had for about a year now.

Now its your turn:cool:

[zapster]

http://www.weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6270&d=1166645291

Thats about it! :laugh: :laugh:

...zap!

[Doolittle]

Heres my stuff:

[wallythacker]

I must admit, the Optrel looks pretty spiffy. But I'd be afeared to scratch it.

Zap, you look, umm, bored. No dime in that photo? :)

[Doolittle]

Thats a speedglas, and your right, I wear the miller to keep from scuffing it up :)

[lorenzo]

Heres my stuff:


Is that the EVH model?


(Eddie Van Halen)

[Doolittle]

Yep, its a rare evh autographed miller xli helmet. Guess his record sales were down so started doing signature helmets :).

[zapster]

Zap, you look, umm, bored. No dime in that photo?

No dime needed...

At that point it was more aggrivation than boredom...:laugh:

...zap!

[DirtyLittleSecret]

Some of the best $ Ive spent. Nah. It IS the best $ Ive spent on welding. Has the least "behind your head" exposure out there and is almost sinfull. So nice that Ive even forgotten how much I spent on it, but I do remember it being less than what they were charging for clearance...:cool: Oh yeah, its an Optrel Satellite in Cosmic Copper.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/gstupid/P3042025.jpg

[Newfie#2]

Those Optrel helmets look really nice. I use the regular autodarkening ones you find at Princess atuo with the square plastic lens replacements and tend to burn them up pretty easy from gettin close to my welds. I like to see what I'm doing. :)
Whats the cost for the replacement lenses on the Optrel Helmets?
They don't sell those helmets anywhere where I live and I'd have to order one online or ebay it.

[DirtyLittleSecret]

Those Optrel helmets look really nice. I use the regular autodarkening ones you find at Princess atuo with the square plastic lens replacements and tend to burn them up pretty easy from gettin close to my welds. I like to see what I'm doing. :)
Whats the cost for the replacement lenses on the Optrel Helmets?
They don't sell those helmets anywhere where I live and I'd have to order one online or ebay it.
Well, I got a 10 pack of lenses with the helmet, but dont know what the replacements would cost otherwise. Found a pack of 5 at weldingsupply for $16. The only changes Id make would be an ipod adapter, Bose surround system, Plasma screen, and maybe A/C.:cool:Do you have an Airgas near you? Could give one a try if youre ever in there.

[Newfie#2]

The only changes Id make would be an ipod adapter, Bose surround system, Plasma screen, and maybe A/C

I thought that was all standard equipment on those helmets ????
I dunno about buying one now. :laugh:

We have Princess Auto, but the only thing they carry in stock are those el-cheapo helmets for $19.99 and one autodarkening type...which I have.
I'm still in college, but once I'm done I'll be investing in one of these.
I know here in Canada some job sites now require welders to wear a hardhard while welding......doesn't look as if these ones are compatable.

[wallythacker]

My Princess doesn't have the $99 AD in stock. Haven't for months. :( I was told they put them on sale all the time for $50 and I've been waiting, patiently.....

Although I've got a Jackson Apprentice AD and Selstrom AD neither are adjustable shades. For $50 I'm willing to try the Princess hood, if they ever get them in and have a sale.

[spuddown]

I have a pic of my hoods. I wear uvex safety glasses. Yellow tinted indoors and on rainy days, dark mirrored on sunny days. 3M respirator with P100 filters. Black Stallion 200 gloves by Revco.

[wallythacker]

Is that a Selstrom on the end of the rack? Looks like one of mine.

[Doolittle]

Now theres a speedglas fan. I love this one. what a great helmet. I take it your filter fits ok under em?

[spuddown]

The hood on the end is a Jackson. Its the same hood as the one below except it has a regular shade 10 green lense. I painted it silver so I knew it was mine when everyone here wore the same kind.
The 3M half mask respirator fit them like a glove. Its the same one RichCharles has. The exhaust vent lines up with the vent on the Speedglas hood. I don't know if it was planned or not but works good. I weld in the rain and cold and have never had a Speedglas hood fog up. It was a constant problem with my Jacksons. I always carried a bottle of Joy soap. One thing about it, It always smelled lemmon fresh in my hood. :) Just a pain in the rear though.

[Doolittle]

Thanks for the info spud, Ill upgrade my n91 or whatever those things are to one of the half masks as soon as I pay the mortgage off on the helmet. heh. My miller fogs up something awful. Joy you say.. hmm.

[spuddown]

Rub a little joy soap on the lens and it keeps it from fogging up. You have to reapply it a couple times a day but it takes care of it.

[jknight8907]

Here ya go:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/jknight8907/P1010658.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/jknight8907/P1010660.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/jknight8907/P1010661.jpg

And, yes, I know the plastic is still on my helmet. I put a new front lens in last night and am leaving it on until I weld again.

[wallythacker]

Anyone recommend decent clape sleeves in Ontaro. Something decent, leather,not to much stratch. I don't want a full jaket, too hot when it's 90F outside. I happy with my apron and gloves and chopped up an apron to make a hood cover and bib with piped in air from another apron over my hood. Keeps me cool on hot days and keeps the fumes out, even galvy. Protects my neck and arms great. I don't use use a respirator, positive pressure keeps the junk outside of my hood.

Thanks

[jknight8907]

Not shown in my pics, but I got me some leather sleeves at Airgas...work great, $8. Just pull 'em up above the elbows and tighten the strap.

[DirtyLittleSecret]

Harbor Freight Leather Sleeves $3 on sale. Only comes in light grey, but that will soon enough be "soot grey".

[gocirino]

My .02 worth

[wallythacker]

Well well, just came home from Princess Auto with a $50 AD.

Now, can a HF AD user tell me if there's any reference in their manual or on their hood to model # AVH-10x ? Really curious here if I have the same thing as HF.

[wallythacker]

Princess Auto AD hood for $50 along with my other hoods. Can anyone confirm my PA AD hood is the same thing HF sells?

My maniac buddy bought my Jackson apprentice and his wife uses my old fibre-metal to watch. She's actually interested in welding! Fancy that, lucky dog. Left out my fire cans and ventilation contraption.

Still need cape sleeves, going to LWS to check it out.

[9er]

One for Tig and one for Mig, or for friends. Big windows are nice.

[190MPH]

No picture yet, but I just ordered the BWE, UA Limited Edition:D . I've been an "old school" flip guy since day one, so i'm eagerly awaiting its arrival to give it a whirl.

[maxyedor]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f306/maxyedor/rb00007.jpg
Only picture I have handy, it started life as a boring black helmet from Home Depot, then I put in an Arc One AD lens, then it got painted silver, then gold, then money green, then gold again, then forest green, then copper, then it got a sticker from my favorite Land Rover site. I also have 2 more plain jane black ones with fixed lenses for people to wear while helping or watching.

Add to that about 20 pairs of gloves in all different styles, safety glasses for guest, a face sheild for me (I wear glasses so the sheild's the only way to go) couple pairs of qxy-ace goggles, some jackets and aprons, ear plugs and muffs, a few different kinds of resperators, a fire extinguisher on my cart, and a Honda powered fire pump with a 35,000 gallon swimming pool if things get really out of hand (actually that's more for wild fires than welding)

[ThunderRobo]

Miller Elite 29' Roadster Helmet
Miller HD Stick/Mig Gloves
Old jean jacket:blush: :blush2:

[ThunderRobo]

Just replaced the outer lens on my Miller.

http://i12.tinypic.com/4cuydyv.jpg

[lorenzo]

This has been my lid for the last 10 plus years........

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/lorenzonh/stuff/P1010017.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/lorenzonh/stuff/P1010018.jpg

[zapster]

:laugh:

Time for a new clear plate!
I've seen that mask b-4..:cool2:


...zap!

[elvergon]

When welding you guys use respirators? or that´s just the "safety gear" for grinding etc...??

[Doolittle]

you use em all the time, if your allways around grinding, cutting, brazing and welding in a closed enviroment. Saves you from welding fever and several sinus and lung problems. Our bodies dont like some of that stuff. I dont wear my respirator if I have an airflow. Welding gasses are typically heavier than air and float to the floor. And I am bad cause I usually dont wear one when grinding. Though I do wear my safety glasses when grinding. Its just good practice, and literally saves you a headache (specially when using flux in any process).

[chris madden]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b272/chris155/IMG_7421.jpg

[woodlandswelding]

i just use a lincoln helment that isn't electric or anything fancy, but it gets the job done. its got a 5 1/2" screen. and i don't really use gloves... when i pick up the metal, i use pliers
but that's only because every glove is too big for my 13 year old hands

[WelderBoy]

I like to see what I'm doing. :) .

Get a cheater lense.

[silky]

http://a923.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/126/l_8f206114c53c2f6530e0b6a89dad056a.jpg
http://a723.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/79/l_6bc3063359f1dc89e0b15d860059792a.jpg

not pictured is my whole array of carhartts

[WelderBoy]

Heh, this is my PPE I use at work. Head to toe in gear. Leathers, gloves, boots, respirator, safety glasses, hood etc...

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3811/p1010001sq7.jpg

[railin93]

i could get some pics up of mine but i'm not as adept at the html thing as you guys i guess...i weld not program computers...got a few hoods and a bunch of ppe...hell, everyone i know or work with is switching to the big window elite...speedglas lost it's rep with us since the 9002 came out digital and crapped out on most of us...btw...work for Kubota building the mainframes, sideframes, and TL mainframes for the #1 selling loader/tractor in the world...and folks thought green was the leader!:cool2:

[shaltac]

One for Tig and one for Mig, or for friends. Big windows are nice.
That's funny! I have the same two helmets.

[pinklilly11]

i just use a lincoln helment that isn't electric or anything fancy, but it gets the job done. its got a 5 1/2" screen. and i don't really use gloves... when i pick up the metal, i use pliers
but that's only because every glove is too big for my 13 year old hands

:nono: They make welding gloves for small hands, i.e. most women where size small. YOU NEED TO BE WEARING SOME SORT OF SLEEVE!!!
You are too young to be burning and scaring your skin. Safety 1st~don't be a tough guy. I can get them here in Ga and send them to you.

p.s. I'm a momma. :nono:

[wello]

here are my lids a Miller big window cost me 500 aussie pasco's and my old trusty cig lid cost me 20 with a gold lens can't use a std lid with out gold lens now days eyes are not as good as they once were I go throught lots of clear lens they get one clean then dumped I like a clear veiw at all times the old lid gets used when I'm welding under trailers or what not were the miller might get damaged or when I take the good one home for the weekend and forget to take it back to work :p and yes they will both be getting new clear lens before getting used again :laugh:
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[John96]

Left to right, the sleeves from HarborFreight, the HF auto darkening mask, just below the WeldingDepot beanie, and WD med duty mig gloves.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b260/windowpane300m/Misc/tn-avatars/other/welding/gear/welding-gear-1.jpg

The apron from WD and an old flannel I use instead of the HF sleeves which are too tight.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b260/windowpane300m/Misc/tn-avatars/other/welding/gear/welding-gear2.jpg

On the left my 'new' grinding/cutting setup complete with a soda bottle to save the face shield from scratches per a post I saw. On the right my old setup, only 'pro' was I didn't smell the burning cutting discs/grinding discs with that respirator. I also use ear plugs but wasn't tossing them on the dirty scrap piece. :nono:
Face shield from Lowes, respirator from Homedepot, soda bottle from shoprite.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b260/windowpane300m/Misc/tn-avatars/other/welding/gear/grinding-gear-b.jpg

[dfbello]

Hi, Im just learning to weld, and i bougth this helmet!

http://www.weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12788&d=1190688141

http://www.weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12789&d=1190688157

[tanglediver]

I like this set of Wallythackers', ever tried it?
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/tanglediver/avatar2.jpg

[martrix]

here are my lids a Miller big window cost me 500 aussie pasco's and my old trusty cig lid cost me 20 with a gold lens can't use a std lid with out gold lens now days eyes are not as good as they once were I go throught lots of clear lens they get one clean then dumped I like a clear veiw at all times the old lid gets used when I'm welding under trailers or what not were the miller might get damaged or when I take the good one home for the weekend and forget to take it back to work :p and yes they will both be getting new clear lens before getting used again :laugh:
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Hey Wello, is that a Miller Elite? Where did you get it from and can I ask where in Aus is Wellington? I am looking at getting a Miller Elite from the US.

[wello]

yeah its the elite I got from blackwoods
you would be better of getting it out of the states it will cost less
at the moment there 278 aussie dollars add shipping more than likely around another 50 still a good price have aloook at this ebay seller he is pretty good
http://stores.ebay.com/Welding-Supplies-from-IOC_Helmets-AUTO-DARKNING_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ8QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Wellington is in the central west of NSW near Dubbo

[martrix]

Yeah, I have checked out him but he does not ship out of the US. I have found another seller there that will ship to Aus for a few more dollars.

Are there many Aussies here on this forum? As I am thinking of getting a small group (3-4) together who also want a Miller Elite helmet to split/bring down the cost of shipping to make the buy even cheaper.

[wello]

Yeah, I have checked out him but he does not ship out of the US. I have found another seller there that will ship to Aus for a few more dollars.

Are there many Aussies here on this forum? As I am thinking of getting a small group (3-4) together who also want a Miller Elite helmet to split/bring down the cost of shipping to make the buy even cheaper.

there are lots of Aussies on here martrix more than what you would think

[SonyMobile]

Well, I'm fairly new to the forum, so Hello everybody,

On a daily basis I use my Miller Big Window Elite, with custom chameleon paint (it changes from green to purple, depending on where the light hits it)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/SonyMobile/newlid1.jpg

That's what It looked like right after paint, also has a chrome sticker on the front displaying my name

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/SonyMobile/DSC03524.jpg

My lineup of lids, the first is just a cheapo $50 AD that has been used once.. when you strike an arc, it turns blue instead of green, which is kind of neat, the second is a Pro-Tek Clearvision which I use mainly for overhead work, or anything messy, and last, my beloved Miller Elite with chipped and faded paint..

I also rock a Prostar beanie, Prostar saftey glasses, Carhartt Overalls. I will really use any glove, if they are cheap ones, I'll normally cram 2 on my left hand and one on my right, but for personal use I love Watson's that are sold at Marks Work Warehouse, they are bright orange and last forever.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/SonyMobile/DSC03527.jpg
Tillman "medium weight" jacket,has flame retardant cotton body, with leather sleeves for light duty welding (brand new gloves!)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/SonyMobile/DSC03528.jpg

Full leathers for heavy duty..minus the apron

[dabar39]

O.K. guys, I know I'm old school but I would rather have my old Jackson fixed shade over anything else. As you can tell it's been used once or twice, not so pretty like some of the hoods displayed in this thread. As for the rest of the gear, it all depends on where I'm at and what I'm doing as to what I use but I do have it all. Dave

[pilebuck]

http://http://www.fotolode.com/images/pilebuck/weld003.jpg
<img src="http://www.fotolode.com/images/pilebuck/weld001.jpg" alt="image hosting by http://www.fotolode.com/" />
couple of my hoods, also have a new gen jackson I keep in my truck and a fiberglass jackson I use for airarc- Just got the white pipeliner from ups today, going with me to work tomorrow

[pilebuck]

<img src="http://www.fotolode.com/images/pilebuck/weld001.jpg" alt="image hosting by http://www.fotolode.com/" />

[tanglediver]

From Pilebuck.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/tanglediver/weld0011.jpg

My older one from Northern Tool.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/tanglediver/3inchWiltonvice.jpg

[pilebuck]

thanks man, couldnt figure out how to post pictures last night! I like the gold lenses too, kinda brightens stuff up. Hey you should put some gold teeth in that badboy!!

[Welderjones18]

i just use a lincoln helment that isn't electric or anything fancy, but it gets the job done. its got a 5 1/2" screen. and i don't really use gloves... when i pick up the metal, i use pliers
but that's only because every glove is too big for my 13 year old hands
I have the sames probelm it is really hard to find a good small glove. Cause I`am only 14 well in 4 days. My local welding supply gets med. s only once in a LONGG time

[necowboy]

Here is a picture of my Accu-Strike chin operated helmet. I've tried them all and reach for this hood when doing a job!http://www.weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13282&stc=1&d=1192295372

[weldar77]

my favorite money makers

[RoadRnnr69]

These are my helmets laying on my leather jacket...
I am thinking about a NexGen helmet.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/RoadRnnr69/DSCN1687.jpg

[boominrick]

one of my jackson fixed, north respiarator, and tillman "green" jacket

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/boominrick91/Photo0011.jpg

just got these.

speedglas 9002x with side windows and tillman full leather onxy jacket.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/boominrick91/Photo0022.jpg

AND YES I KNOW SMOKING IS BAD!!! lol i will be quiting soon, as of march 1st there will be no more smoking inside my work, so i will give it up

[Welderjones18]

Here is my Hobart ad hood. I painted it and put some stickers on it . I use Mighty mig gloves and a tilman jacket! http://usera.imagecave.com/Welderjones18/100_0136.jpg
http://usera.imagecave.com/Welderjones18/100_0137.jpg
nuttin fancy but it gets the job done! I`am saving for a Miller pro-hobby millermatic hood!

[paintman]

this is a mac tool auto dark plain jane i painted for my freind

[welderShane]

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w210/macneilrider27/100_1683.jpg

Soon to be replaced with a miller(haven't decided yet on the performance or elite) or a jackson eqc

[tanglediver]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/tanglediver/Shortweldor.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/tanglediver/P1240001.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/tanglediver/P1240002.jpg

[welder155]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/photosby_justin/dirtyhood.jpg

my main moneymaker currently covered in Aluminum smoke :)

[Mandau]

I am still with me ole fiberglass faithfull... try to order an optrel but an order failure happen and it took me a near a month... the print out of CC to see the order didnt enter... will order now a miller wide screen elite instead...

I have lost my camera again...:( will post later some of my welding gear include fireproof jacket and glove in shiny silver Tempex...

[wello]

here is my new one I brought a miller digital elite they don't sell them here in oz unless you buy a Vortex Welding Respirator kit (http://www.welding.com.au/nd77-9/new-vortex-welding-respirator/) click the text and you see the kit they cost $1600 for the kit and our miller said there was not release date yet for just the helment so I imported 2 from the US for $350 each which is still $150 cheaper than a std elite over here so the new one stays at home for my after hours work and my old one will stay at work
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[SAMBO-OZ]

the good old cig flip front helment wello , all i have now after my miller had a altercation with a d6 , it didnt come out on top i tell ya that

[Mandau]

Here some stuff from fireman suit... a tat warm but good fit...

The hood was missin... I bought the clothes, shoes and glove for a surprising Rp. 1.1 million and the fireman hat from NZ for Rp. 450.000- conv to approx. US$ 150 for everythin... Dont know if its cheap but its new and from a friend...:D

When I get back from my trip ,I will try the glove for firestick... the helmet seem nice for grinding protection... like the shoe fit my feet nicely...:drinkup:

[drivethruboy54]

id say thats a pretty good deal, got enough oxy fuel regulators? (first pic, on the right)

[Mandau]

I just got back earlier than expected... yes, I collect them for spare parts and cannibals them to regulator that need fixing... nothing is wasted... even brass left over thrash can be sell later...

[StillBoostin]

Here is some stuff on my tig cart.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q72/stillboostin/Welding%20Equipmnent/P5011845.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q72/stillboostin/Welding%20Equipmnent/P5011844.jpg


James

More pics to come...

[step7720]

Here's my cheap stuff, I'm not a pro "yet" so can't afford the good stuff, but for now it works for me. I even wear a beanie under the helmet to protect the bald spots!http://weldingweb.com/images/smilies/laughing.gif
:laugh:
http://a72.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/45/l_b8fd11cd0d0125d174e895201820b46f.jpg

[blackdoggy]

Welderjones18 you need to get some one to order these for you, I got a pair and I love them for two reasons 1. there cheap 2. THEY FIT and there comfortable also a Kromer cap isn't such a bad idea either.

http://workingperson.com/products/66_104_109/1/1324/Black_Stallion_Gloves:_Cowhide_Welding_Gloves_110. html

http://workingperson.com/products/66_86_93/1/1155/Kromer_Caps:_Floppy_Visor_Black_Welding_Cap_K250.h tml

http://ma.charmandhammer.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CH&Product_Code=Til1105XSXXS
Womens size gloves here ^
I might not qualify as a expert welder but I do know a few things such as welding with out gloves hurts, if you smell burning cloth check your self (your most likely smoldering), wearing a cap helps avoid premature bald spots, and last but not least wear sleeves don't be like me and end up with spatter burns on both arms.

[StillBoostin]

More pics:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q72/stillboostin/Welding%20Equipmnent/P6250082.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q72/stillboostin/Welding%20Equipmnent/P6250078.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q72/stillboostin/Welding%20Equipmnent/P6250075.jpg

[StillBoostin]

Safety Gear:
Not shown are my 3M half mask and Norton half mask
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q72/stillboostin/Welding%20Equipmnent/P6250084.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q72/stillboostin/Welding%20Equipmnent/P6250083.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q72/stillboostin/Welding%20Equipmnent/P6250081.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q72/stillboostin/Welding%20Equipmnent/P6250086.jpg

James

[Slimunit]

http://www.imagedump.com/index.cgi?pick=get&tp=224922

I keep it in the stuff sack when not in use.

[D_CeLiRaToR]

here's my speedglas 9000x:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7186/weldhelmet002jr2.jpg

and here it is after i painted it:

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4459/weldhelmet001dv4.jpg

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/622/weldhelmet005de7.jpg

[Smoky.Joe]

That's one bada$$ welding shield right there! Awesome Paint job!

[Smoky.Joe]

Here be my stuff including my leather sleeves and 4 point safety harness in a knot at the bottom. I love my speedglas!

[KyleAsh]

Basic screen, does the job, actually prefer it to the auto ones!
http://bhinone.farnell.com/productimages/farnell/standard/128956006-40.jpg

Another basic face mask for grinding
http://bhinone.farnell.com/productimages/farnell/standard/42364022.jpg

Cheap pair of Tig Gloves, very good though, only use them when welding ali, or in a tight area where i'm likely to burn my hands on the surrounding metal.
http://bhinone.farnell.com/productimages/farnell/standard/42363082.jpg

All basic stuff but it does the job, plus work provide all of it:p:D

[farmersamm]

That's about it. Keep a heavy cotton shirt handy for goin' up, or something over my head.

Helmet crica 1994 Campbell Housfield. Usually got one of those stickin' outta my mouth when it decides to flip down. :rolleyes::D

Gave up on ear muff hearing protectors, always forget where I laid 'em down. Keep the ear plugs in all of the time. It's easier, but sometimes not too good an idea. Ran out half a cyl. of O2 once because I forgot to turn the valve off at the torch. :p

Don't have to worry about OSHA around here.;)

[welderShane]

As of right now. Can't complain!

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w210/macneilrider27/100_1847.jpg

[zamboni]

I have a Miller American Eagle Performance Series that I have bought, when I first started welding. My current job gives out SpeedGlas 9000 Series, some guys get the 9000X and some the 9000V. I have burned my eyes with the SpeedGlas, but never my Miller. I have started using my own helmet at work, and leaving the SpeedGlas in my locker.

[pecky]

stuff the fancy auto darking stuff get the old school black flip down flip out method thats what i use but i also use it as face sheild

[Burnit]

Usually got one of those stickin' outta my mouth when it decides to flip down. :rolleyes::D

I finally quit smokin a couple months ago, but towards the end I was smokin so much I started smokin under my hood :laugh::laugh:

[ls1ta]

http://a430.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/92/l_b76f316f1bfc8fe0bf96b417d218eecd.gif

^ me in gear.^

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/7199/weldingstuffxi9.png

Thats my helmet and gloves. I have nothing fancy, just my flame proof overall things and that anti-fire jacket thing. I however would love a pink helmet lol...

[MrLeadMan]

Here's my first ever picture posting to the net!

[MrLeadMan]

And it no work!

[Mondo]

Budget Model.

[DRock]

Here's a pic of my new Speedglas 9100 hood. Very comfortable.
-DRock

[Black Wolf]

Evening DRock,

How is that 9100 compared to the other Speedglas units? I have a 9000X, a 9002X and 3 non-electrics but I am curious about the 9100.

Friggin' HUGE window on that one.

Thanks

[spuddown]

Here's a pic of my new Speedglas 9100 hood. Very comfortable.
-DRock

Oooh, I'm liking that new Speedglas.It would look sharp next to the three 90002X that I have. I'd admire them right up until the wife came out and saw that I'd bought another one. Then probably not so much!

[mb_welder]

Paranoia? What's that? :laugh:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/mb_welder/IMG000044.jpg

[TozziWelding]

Here it is, the leathers, 2 helmets(the Huntsman is going on 5), brain bucket, and my harness in the bag.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/TozziWelding/WorkStuff044.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/TozziWelding/WorkStuff043.jpg

[TozziWelding]

The old Huntsman is stitched up with mig wire, both of em' are sportin gold lenses, and the green hardhat is only there because I havent tossed it yet;)

[DRock]

Evening DRock,

How is that 9100 compared to the other Speedglas units? I have a 9000X, a 9002X and 3 non-electrics but I am curious about the 9100.

Friggin' HUGE window on that one.

Thanks

Black Wolf - The 9100 is most excellent. The headgear is incredibly comfortable and has tons of adjustment. The electronics have some new options like a grinding mode and constant dark mode too. The hood is pretty light and well balanced, overall I would say a great improvement over the existing Speedglas stuff. The 9100XX big window is nice too, built in cheater adapter too.

[johnsonmopar]

Here is the old Jackson I keep at home. Nothing fancy just a #10 gold a few burn marks. I am sorry but I don't see spending that much on a hood when this does just fine. Matthew

[mb_welder]

Hey, I have one of those in the garage somewhere.

They're great helmets for the cost. :)

[mb_welder]

here's my other lid. The thing is a featherweight.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/mb_welder/IMG000046.jpg

[Chevy-Art]

Here's a pic of my new Speedglas 9100 hood. Very comfortable.
-DRock
That is what I want.

[drivethruboy54]

tozzi-aluminum hat, very cool, were not allowed to wear them around here, but a few guys kept them cause theyre cool

[bp626indamix]

I cant believe this thread hasnt been risen from the dead. Lets see them.

[claymans13]

Am i the only one who noticed how silimar the Mac hood is to the HF hood? Are they really the same thing and mac is charging almost 300 bucks for them.....lol

Anyway, here the only pic I had on my computer from work. I now have a digital elite, still have the performance though.
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/akarpa/bsxbag.jpg

[IronWill]

Digital performance... Miller and 3M PPE.

[mb_welder]

My god, this is an old thread!

Don't have pictures (lately!) but my taste in helmets has changed...I now use a huntsman 411p as it is light weight and it flexes (You can bend it onto itself) to get into tight places. Looking at getting another aethermal lense for it (The one I had got shattered when I was off shift and nobody manned up to admit they accidently broke it, possibly while flipping something with the overhead crane...and that was when I decided to bring my jobbox into work!) , but for the time I just use an el cheapo princess auto glass shade 11 (I burn a lot of metal core and flux core lately) I tried going back to a cheapo gold plastic lense, but it didn't do it for me...The plastic just scratches to easily and the gold coating on them is junk! The first time you have to clean the gold side of the plastic, the lense is buggered!

My welding jacket is just a cheap seafoam green flame retardant cotton jacket... It works and is quite a bit lighter than leather, although not as durable. The company I'm with supplies gloves. They have both the thick blue "pipeliner" gloves and the ones I wear, the lighter gloves with the reinforced backing on the left hand...which is useless for me...I'm left handed, so the reinforced backing pad serves no purpose!

I am not required to wear high viz in my present work environment. A surveyors vest is really all you would need, unless you work in a lot of greasy holes (been there, done that!) upon which you may want coveys with high viz stripes on them. Generally in this case, your employer will supply them. If they are nice, they will be blue coveys with high viz stripes as opposed to orange with high viz stripes. :)

IMO, the only use I have found for the plastic gold lenses is to act as a mirror...for welding those ignorant joints that engineers design! (it's not hard once you adjust to the backwards, angled perspective!)

My chopped pipeliner is a backup and I'm looking at getting a wide lens huntsman 451p for those "lots lots of welding" days!

*edit* And we can't forget the jobsite radio...to maintain sanity....and how we alternate mp3 players hooked up to FM transmitters! Sanity is safety, right! (Local Radio Sucks!)...and the big stereo...and the two other ones at work...in the fab shop!

Also, the machine shop got a new CNC milling machine and it looks EPIC! Job security for the win!

[soutthpaw]

Better than making a new post on the exact same topic :thumbup:

[larphead]

Figured I would toss mine up here since I was taking pics anyway.

My brandy new Jackson BOSS. That is in another thread, it is now my TIG only helmet.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/larphead/101_0367.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/larphead/101_0366.jpg

My second Jackson BOSS, for everything else.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/larphead/101_0370.jpg

My "loaner" AD. Not even sure what it is, its a cheapie tho, probably harbor freight. One of the guys at work was bored and wanted to try his hand at airbrush.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/larphead/101_0369.jpg

And my old Huntsman fixed shade backup. This lid really has been to he11 and back. I took it with me to Iraq in 2004 and used it almost everyday welding uparmor on vehicles.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/larphead/101_0368.jpg

[LarryO]

This bit of safety gear is good if your gonna get a kick in the b@lls. :help:

[GBMWorks]

Here's my gear. Sorry it's sideways. I'm not to good with the computer.

[ironheart_ram]

AM USING TWO, ONE IS A GIFT FROM AUSTRALIAN FRIEND :) and the other is an Esab ORIGO TECH mask..

[mb_welder]

Psst... Your dingy is showing! :laugh:

...Okay, so it's a ship...But I couldn't resist!

[LarryO]

Hey, that slang is from this side of the pond. :laugh::laugh::drinkup: