Auto Darkening Lens Reaction Time

[deereman75]

These are the torch goggles I use, I got them on sale for around $5.

http://www.princessauto.com/workshop/welding/welding/welding-safety/8002530-shade-5-oxy-acetylene-welding-goggles

 

[Soundguy]

Interesting... Im a "john Lennon" goggle wearer myself. (the ones with the individual eyecups)

I wear glasses.. so gogles are a PITA.. the face shield in shade 5 is great for gas torch cutting for me.

can't believe I waited so long to get one.

and yes to the prev poster. I do like the fact that the AD helmets are uv protected even if not dark.

very comforting for sure!

soundguy

 

[dstig1]

You realize that most AD helmets are shade 5 when off? At least the Speedglass are for sure, but I think that is common. So you can just turn off your helmet and essentially get a cutting torch face shield for free. If you leave it on the sparks will trigger the lens and will drive you nutz. BTDT.

 

[Scooby074]

You realize that most AD helmets are shade 5 when off? At least the Speedglass are for sure, but I think that is common. So you can just turn off your helmet and essentially get a cutting torch face shield for free. If you leave it on the sparks will trigger the lens and will drive you nutz. BTDT.

yep, but i like the freedom of movement that goes with goggles over the helmet. Plus my helmet at shade 5 is more yellow tint then sexy green:laughing::thumbsup:

And my lens is auto on... so i physically have to go in and turn the small sensitivity pot to set it to grind.. too much work with gloves on/

Too bad a company wouldnt make a AD helmet where you can just touch a special part of the lens exterior and flip it between modes, shades and sensitivity.. Having a Heads up display inside the helmet would visibly show you your settings... just a thought.. with the price of the high end helmets, features like this couldnt be that hard to incorporate... now where's my royality check:thumbsup:

 

[Soundguy]

another reason I like a face shield over gogles is.. well.. sparks and slag NOT hitting my face..

soundguy

 

[grsthegreat]

another reason I like a face shield over gogles is.. well.. sparks and slag NOT hitting my face..

soundguy

I agree. Full face shield is only way to go, especially in welding up while lying on the ground as i always seem to be stuck doing.

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. I rarely am in a position where I like to be when welding. nothing 'easy' to reach seems to break..

soundguy

 

[grsthegreat]

yep.. I rarely am in a position where I like to be when welding. nothing 'easy' to reach seems to break..

soundguy

Yup.. and at the most inopportune times. I just broke 2 tines off of my rototiller.....now that is going to be an interesting weld. Gots to try it, and if it doesn't work, then ill order a few replacements.

 

[Soundguy]

hopefully not a spring steel.

 

[dstig1]

hopefully not a spring steel.

Nah, this time of year it's more likely to be an "autumn" steel.