Affordable welding helmet I can actually see with

[N-Smooth]

Following because I like to think I would be a better welder with a nicer hood. Probably not true but a guy can hope

 

[moab_cj5]

I'm a shitty welder but I've liked my Lincoln helmet I bought at Home Depot. It's been great for what I do and I don't recall it being terribly expensive.

I have this one. I'd buy it again for $100. Anyone that wants to try before they buy is welcome to borrow it.

 

[DAA]

I'd love to try before I buy.

- DAA

 

[mbryson]

I'd love to try before I buy.

- DAA

You're welcome to come check out the two I have. I'm sure we could find something to melt together somewhere

 

[BronkoRob]

I’ve been using a HF titanium brand helmet since last year and am pretty happy with it.

Before that I had some ancient fixed shade helmet covered in years of splatter. So I can’t say how nice it really is compared to other auto dimming helmets, but i can see what I’m working on pretty well.

 

[ChestonScout]

It is auto darkening. It has an adjustment knob that goes from 9 - 13, but it doesn't seem to do anything. And a switch that has two positions, normal and fast. That one does change how fast it goes dark, but not how dark it goes.

I have a pack of replacement lenses and use them. Before it goes dark I can see fine through it. It just goes too dark, to where I really can't see my welds or where I'm putting them. And it's always been like that. I'm just finally tired enough of it to get something better.

- DAA

Wonder if it’s just stuck on the 13.