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Rod · 05-12-2005, 12:20 AM

Anyone got an auto darkening welding helmet they may want to sell / trade whatever.. for parts etc...even cash. I need one real soon...and could care less if I bought a shiny new one. I'd like it by next week to be here.

Prefer a name brand as parts may be more readlily available.

Would like a speedglas, jackson nexgen or optrel...even the miller elites I hear are good.

Rod

Huck · 05-12-2005, 06:50 AM

Rod, for the $$, you can get one from Tractor Supply (TSC) for around $50. that works great. I've been using one for years and I've had no problems with the helmet, just the thing that goes in it!

72gord · 05-12-2005, 08:12 AM

I just got one from Harbor Freight for $49.99, works great and no batteries to replace like my old one that I gave $90 for about 4-5 years ago....the Harbor freight item number is 91214 for the one I got. It has adjustable sensitivity and adjustable shade. Good Luck in your hunt Rod!

*Gee_Emm* · 05-12-2005, 09:14 AM

Check out ebay for the Speedglas helmets, they are about half the price of what they sell them for in stores here. I went years using a princess auto type special, then got a speedglas and the difference is night and day.

DruBlazer · 05-13-2005, 12:41 PM

I have used the Harbor Freight one now for a couple of years. No problems. It's solar powered too. No batteries. And for the price...can't beat it. They can do expedited shipping as well.

05-12-2005, 12:20 AM	#1
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	welding helmet needed auto darkening Anyone got an auto darkening welding helmet they may want to sell / trade whatever.. for parts etc...even cash. I need one real soon...and could care less if I bought a shiny new one. I'd like it by next week to be here. Prefer a name brand as parts may be more readlily available. Would like a speedglas, jackson nexgen or optrel...even the miller elites I hear are good. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

05-13-2005, 12:41 PM	#5
DruBlazer Got Blazer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Newcastle, California Posts: 76	I'm with 72gord I have used the Harbor Freight one now for a couple of years. No problems. It's solar powered too. No batteries. And for the price...can't beat it. They can do expedited shipping as well.

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05-12-2005, 06:50 AM	#2
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Rod, for the $$, you can get one from Tractor Supply (TSC) for around $50. that works great. I've been using one for years and I've had no problems with the helmet, just the thing that goes in it!

05-12-2005, 08:12 AM	#3
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 602	I just got one from Harbor Freight for $49.99, works great and no batteries to replace like my old one that I gave $90 for about 4-5 years ago....the Harbor freight item number is 91214 for the one I got. It has adjustable sensitivity and adjustable shade. Good Luck in your hunt Rod!

05-12-2005, 09:14 AM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Check out ebay for the Speedglas helmets, they are about half the price of what they sell them for in stores here. I went years using a princess auto type special, then got a speedglas and the difference is night and day.



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