Auto Darkening Welding Mask

jims-terrano · 07-06-2015, 21:07

Can someone recommend a auto darkening welding mask please. Someone posted an ebay link to one theyve used but cant remember who it was, only a few weeks ago tho.
Ive looked on fleabay but theres loads of them.

rustic · 07-06-2015, 21:09

It's on this thread Jim...

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...t=welding+mask

Richard

solarman216 · 07-06-2015, 21:21

I have one and rarely use it, problem is on bench work where everything is easy and clean no problem, but under motor with all that it entails, I find it switches off and on far too much due to inconsistent arc and or obstacles getting in the way of the photo cell, which is not your view point, and arc eye was looming its nasty head, so my advice is for car work stay clear, Rick

jims-terrano · 07-06-2015, 21:25

Ok I have a standard welding mask I have used for Arc welding, will that be ok because someone once told me that mine would be too dark for mig welding?

Fez_uk · 07-06-2015, 21:26

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Originally Posted by solarman216

I have one and rarely use it, problem is on bench work where everything is easy and clean no problem, but under motor with all that it entails, I find it switches off and on far too much due to inconsistent arc and or obstacles getting in the way of the photo cell, which is not your view point, and arc eye was looming its nasty head, so my advice is for car work stay clear, Rick

I've never had those issues, yes gets in the way in tight spaces but any mask would.

solarman216 · 07-06-2015, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Ok I have a standard welding mask I have used for Arc welding, will that be ok because someone once told me that mine would be too dark for mig welding?

rubbish stick with it, Rick

solarman216 · 07-06-2015, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

I've never had those issues, yes gets in the way in tight spaces but any mask would.

currently I use a dark glass with a small surround, max 8 inches wide 6 inches high, cos I am a glasses guy for close up I need to get in close to focus, so this suites me fine, Rick

jims-terrano · 07-06-2015, 21:36

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Originally Posted by solarman216

rubbish stick with it, Rick

Sounds ok then and cheaper too.

Bigbunny2007 · 07-06-2015, 22:12

Get a auto one mate, loads easier when your a novice welder, basically you can see what you doing! I paid about £30 for mine, cheap and cheerful for the amount of welding you will be doing

nemofish2000 · 07-06-2015, 22:18

Having burnt thousands of rods out. migged and tig welded the only auto shade i would recommend is the speedglas, you can even gas weld and burn with it quite pricey but well worth the money. It used a couple of coin cell batteries that last for ages.

richbids · 08-06-2015, 22:27

Try a speed glass welding screen . Mine is a multi shade type I got it from snap on tools . Won't be with out it !!! Yes it was expensive but u pay for what u get .

07-06-2015, 21:07	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Auto Darkening Welding Mask Can someone recommend a auto darkening welding mask please. Someone posted an ebay link to one theyve used but cant remember who it was, only a few weeks ago tho. Ive looked on fleabay but theres loads of them.

07-06-2015, 21:09	#2
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	It's on this thread Jim... http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...t=welding+mask Richard __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

07-06-2015, 21:21	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	I have one and rarely use it, problem is on bench work where everything is easy and clean no problem, but under motor with all that it entails, I find it switches off and on far too much due to inconsistent arc and or obstacles getting in the way of the photo cell, which is not your view point, and arc eye was looming its nasty head, so my advice is for car work stay clear, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

07-06-2015, 21:25	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Ok I have a standard welding mask I have used for Arc welding, will that be ok because someone once told me that mine would be too dark for mig welding?

07-06-2015, 22:12	#9
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	Get a auto one mate, loads easier when your a novice welder, basically you can see what you doing! I paid about £30 for mine, cheap and cheerful for the amount of welding you will be doing

07-06-2015, 22:18	#10
nemofish2000 Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: cumbria Vehicle: terrano 3.0 sve Posts: 96	Having burnt thousands of rods out. migged and tig welded the only auto shade i would recommend is the speedglas, you can even gas weld and burn with it quite pricey but well worth the money. It used a couple of coin cell batteries that last for ages.

08-06-2015, 22:27	#11
richbids Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: devon Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 Posts: 47	Try a speed glass welding screen . Mine is a multi shade type I got it from snap on tools . Won't be with out it !!! Yes it was expensive but u pay for what u get .