welding helmets

[Brad_Blazer]

HF 91214 (FLAME!) /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif and 91212 are on sale online right now for $50 each
I have # 46092 (also $49 online right now) and like it even though its only 1/20000 sec /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif. It came with a spare clear splatter guard.

Here's the description of 91214:
Superior auto-darkening lens for arc, MIG and TIG welding.
Large viewing lens: 3-7/8'' x 1-5/8''
1/25,000 second switching speed (clear to dark state)
Variable shade control--shades #9 to #13
High/low light sensitivity adjustment
UV/IR protection
Automatic power on/off with adjustable delay time
High impact-resistant polyamide nylon construction
Backup rechargeable battery
Full face coverage with ratcheting headband
Meets ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards
Weight: 0.8 lbs.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Think I'll go build myself a light bulb 'stick oven'.)</font>

Been there. Done that.

The best thing for that I've found is an small upright freezer. Disconnect the motor and direct wire the light. Replace the light bulb with a twenty five watt severe service bulb and you'll have your rod toasty anytime you want it. But, and this but is of Barr proportions, you will go through bulbs. And the rough service ones last longest.

 

[dummy]

Installed a compact flourescent bulb like these bulbs in our rod oven. Seems to work just as well and it's been going for 11 months straight now.

 

[_RaT_]

This may be the time to actually benefit from the 130V bulbs which some rough service bulbs are. Very inefficient in terms of lumen output but the heavier filament does tend to last longer.

 

[5030]

Hey Rat:

Long time no talk to.

I comandeered my wifes old toaster oven. I can get about 15 pounds of rod in there at a time.

The added benefit is that I use it to normalize parts I machine from tool steel after I harden them.

I also warm sandwiches and it keeps my coffee hot in the cup when it's sitting on top.

 

[PineRidge]

<font color="blue">I comandeered my wifes old toaster oven. I can get about 15 pounds of rod in there at a time.

The added benefit is that I use it to normalize parts I machine from tool steel after I harden them.

I also warm sandwiches and it keeps my coffee hot in the cup when it's sitting on top.
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Daryl is that what they mean when they use the phrase multi-tasking? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif