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ERASER5 · 09-23-2009, 04:10 PM

I am taking weld classes now. I bought a HF Eagle helmet for about $75. It works great. The tint adjustment is on the out side, so I can adjust it as I go. I have had 0 issues.

Most of use in the class are displaced workers, so we are not spring chickens and we want the most bang for our buck, seeing as we don't have many bucks.

Some of the fellows have their Speedglass helmets from work. The Speedglass is a very nice, very expensive unit. It has a mouth vent that help keep the screen from fogging. All the controls are inside. You must remove the helmet to adjust.

Two guys have Hobart helmets. Again very nice units. And also expensive. Adjustments are also inside.

Just my thoughts.

09-23-2009, 04:10 PM	#6
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: welding helmet help I am taking weld classes now. I bought a HF Eagle helmet for about $75. It works great. The tint adjustment is on the out side, so I can adjust it as I go. I have had 0 issues. Most of use in the class are displaced workers, so we are not spring chickens and we want the most bang for our buck, seeing as we don't have many bucks. Some of the fellows have their Speedglass helmets from work. The Speedglass is a very nice, very expensive unit. It has a mouth vent that help keep the screen from fogging. All the controls are inside. You must remove the helmet to adjust. Two guys have Hobart helmets. Again very nice units. And also expensive. Adjustments are also inside. Just my thoughts. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60