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Which full head welding mask
DIY Si - 10/4/14 at 11:48 AM

Due to having a hole in the top of my head these days, I am in the market for a full head, auto darkening welding hat. But I've not used one, nor do I know anyone with one to give it a try before buying.

I've already got a flip up auto darkening type mask, but I need to cover the top of my head with something weld proof. I'm not looking to spend loads, and if there's something that I can wear under my existing helmet like a hood of some sort, that would be better/cheaper I assume. When it's cold I tend to wear a beanie hat under the mask, but they're no good at stopping splatter.

So basically, any suggestions?

MP3C - 10/4/14 at 12:05 PM

My friend just uses an old thickish cap worn with the peak to the back, said it worked fine when I mentioned it.

Minicooper - 10/4/14 at 12:53 PM

I've always used these, Kromer are the best, reverse it when your welding and the peak stops weld spatter going down the neck

http://www.ukwelder.com/shop2/shop_index.php?page=kromer_originals_menu

Cheers
David

Slimy38 - 10/4/14 at 01:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Minicooper
I've always used these, Kromer are the best, reverse it when your welding and the peak stops weld spatter going down the neck

http://www.ukwelder.com/shop2/shop_index.php?page=kromer_originals_menu

Cheers
David


Looks like a decent bit of kit, I might pick one up myself. Even my welding tutor at college couldn't come up with anything better than a thick cap.

DIY Si - 10/4/14 at 04:00 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, and at £10 for the Kromer caps, cheaper than I had expected too!

jacko - 10/4/14 at 06:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Minicooper
I've always used these, Kromer are the best, reverse it when your welding and the peak stops weld spatter going down the neck

http://www.ukwelder.com/shop2/shop_index.php?page=kromer_originals_menu

Cheers
David


I use the same good gear