Q3131A

I'm in need of basic stuff like helmet, jacket, gloves, etc.

When searching helmet I've picked a couple places keep coming up.

Welders supply.
http://www.weldersupply.com/P/559/Mi...sicSeriesAutoD

And

Cyberweld.
http://store.cyberweld.com/hobhoodblac.html

Any feedback on these places or other reputable dealers you recommend?

Jimbo1367

Cyber weld is good. I've bought my Miller Dynasty DX tag runner package there. Quick delivery.

I haven't heard of welder supply though.

HTP is good too. I've bought supplies and a tungsten sharpener that I love. I've heard great things about their welders too. www.usaweld.com

Q3131A

I haven't welded in a good 25 years. All my stuff is buried in storage that would take a whole day to find.

I signed up for a class at local tech school as a refresher. Don't have time to dig my crap out. Plus I don't want to be only person there flipping down my old school helmet. We didn't have these fancy auto darkening helmets in my day.

Q3131A

I need a couple patch panels on my truck and prefer to knock the rust off so to speak in a class than on my own project.

Q3131A

Thanks for the info. I was set on Miller helmet I had listed above but your link for HTP got me thinking.

This one looks like it blows the miller out of water. Your thoughts? Anyone elses thoughts?
http://www.usaweld.com/Striker-Supre...-p/supreme.htm

Larger view, 4 sensors, more shade options, grind mode, all 1 ratings. Now I'm back to square one but the above helmet looks pretty good.

truckdoug

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so I use a couple different hoods at work.

if i'm tigging in tight spots where i need a big field of view because I cant actually point my head at what I wanna see I use a modern hood. miller digital infinity. mostly it stays locked in my jobox.

if i'm actually laying some decent size welds I use an old lightweight fiberglass huntsman. the weight really makes a difference after a long day! never needs batteries!

the hood I use most is a really cheap radnor lite black. it's pretty light and dead reliable. it's solar powered, so no batteries to futz with. it's the best of both worlds.

cookseyb

Jackson. Been around a Loooong Time still work. I just bought the auto darkening lens for mine.. I just replied to a year plus old thread but I didn't see Jackson mentioned...