This is about 14 years old, Just starting to look for a new one.
My local stores have a seemingly limited supply.
What available, works well, and is durable?
Welding shields don't last for ever
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Re: Welding shields don't last for ever
This isn't working well, it was supposed to be a seeking recommendations thread.
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Re: Welding shields don't last for ever
here's what I use but they're not giving them away. I've used this model for years, and had to replace once, due being dropped repeatedly.
cheers,
Kevin Morin
cheers,
Kevin Morin
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Re: Welding shields don't last for ever
I'm a Miller Digital Elite guy. I have two of them. One is set-up with the Miller cooling fan, it doesn't really filter the air. It does keep fresher air blowing across your face on the hot, humid days. The other helmet I try to keep clean for TIG welding.
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Re: Welding shields don't last for ever
Speedglas and the local Central Welding has the clear plexi protective lenses in stock
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/e ... obal/Home/
I got mine from Ebay.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/e ... obal/Home/
I got mine from Ebay.
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Master of R&D aka Ripoff and Duplicate
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Re: Welding shields don't last for ever
I think my current one was $410.oo years ago.
Any experience with the Miller Digital Elite?
Any experience with the Miller Digital Elite?
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Re: Welding shields don't last for ever
All my employees have them (why not, Bob buys the cover plates). I think we had one go bad which Miller warrantied. There are probably more high tech helmets , but for us its a workhorse.
Welderbob
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Re: Welding shields don't last for ever
For what it is worth, I think the Miller helmets have a pretty good rebates going on right now. I have one and really like it. Mine does have a black spot in one corner from a bad drop, but it doesn't really effect line of sight.