Anybody try the HF top-of-the-line welding helmet? It has a huge view
area and it seems well-built. Currently on sale in stores for $70, down from
$100. I want to upgrade from my old Chinese auto-dark helmet. They are
#94336 or #94337 and they have an eagle or skull on them.
A few other thoughts...
I had the 30" sheet metal roller, shear, finger brake, which I thought was
marginal. Mine was Enco brand, but it is identical to the HF or Grizzly.
Many have tried the cheapo $50 14" abrasive chop saw and did not like it.
I have had one for years and it works OK if you use it for tubing and angles.
No thick steel! Thin metals I don't
cut on my bandsaw cuz it is easy to
break teeth on my bimetal blades.
I have the 1/2" Earthquake pneumatic impact gun. Good tool.
220V spot welder. Works OK, but needs longer tongs. Comes with only
6" throat depth. This was only about $130 as I recall. I have seen the
identical tool sold by other cos for over $500. HF sometimes sells a 12"
pair of copper tongs for about $50.
I have a 55# anvil....dirt cheap at $20. The steel alloy is a bit soft, but
makes a great weight and fair light duty anvil.
I have the floor-mount rod bender that comes with a bunch of bending
dies. Good tool.
The 12V 2000# winch is mounted on by trailer. It needs a snatch block,
but I was able to drag a dead Samurai aboard without one. $50.