I had my first go at welding and I used the crappy face shield that came with my welder and it doesn't have auto darkening, I'm thinking if I used an auto darkening helmet I would have done a better job, cause I could see **** with that face shield, what do you guys think of those auto daring shields? and any extra tips on how to hold and operate the welder? I thinking of another project...

unless you are TIG welding it is just a fun thing to have. Adjust it so it will flip down when you nod your head. Position yourself, nod, weld. Im certified for structural welds unlimited thickness and never used auto darkening.

what welder were you using

The auto darkening helmet will help.

The auto darkening helmet will help.

 

I agree ! I picked one up at Tractor Supply , I think i was 50 bucks

got a cheapie 90 amp flux from harbor freight, did what i wanted but i think that face sheild that it came with was junk, should have gotten a real one...

I use a miller electric elite series ( stars and stripes)

 

I got it when I took a welding course when I was offroading. Haven't used it in a while. Great helmet. Harbor freight sells cheap ones that auto darken but I looked at it like I have one set of eyes and wasn't cheaping out. Got a good deal at a welding supply shop on Route 1 south.

http://www.millerwel.../helmets/elite/

 

 

 

I use one of these

 

got a cheapie 90 amp flux from harbor freight, did what i wanted but i think that face sheild that it came with was junk, should have gotten a real one...

 

i have a spare regular helmet you can have/try if you want

thanks, im gonna take a look at an darkening, i think i saw one at home depot for 40.00 bucks...

My auto-darkening came from Harbor Freight. It works decently. I don't do much welding, but if I did, I would spend money for a better one. I have a small Lincoln MIG welder I bought used. I run mine on 240v and have a seperate gas bottle. Built the race cars with it, works just fine.

Auto darkening helmets can be had for super cheap at Harbor Freight. Been using one from there for about 2 years now with no issues.