big_wasa
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| posted on 3/4/06 at 10:40 PM |
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esab Auto welding mask
My £30 ebay welding mask is now past it. It protects whilst welding ( I think  ) but you cant see the weldpool. The light on roof upsets it
something wicked and it seems to have blind spots. And im finding myself in some odd places to try and see what im doing.
Question. My local welding/tool place sells a couple of auto helmets, the best one being an Esab at around £130. Has anybody got any experiance good
or bad with these and are there any masks out there that are better for the money ?
ta all 
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NS Dev
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| posted on 3/4/06 at 11:11 PM |
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Don't have specific experience with that mask, but will say that esab stuff is very good in my experience in other areas, proper industrial
stuff and worth the money.
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 07:36 AM |
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Esab is BOC's partner for welding gear, I believe. They only make professional gear, as far as I can tell, so it should be good.
DJ
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02GF74
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 08:11 AM |
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I gpt an auto darkening mask for £ 41 inc p+p
http://www.transtools.co.uk/100042weldhelmet.htm
packaging is USA but instruction manual looks like it hads been treanlated by a Chinaman.
Planning to use it tonight so we'll see how good it is!
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Peteff
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 09:55 AM |
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Hope you're luckier but.....
My mate bought one of those. I was less than impressed as it was like working in a fog, alright for tacking up though.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 08:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
My mate bought one of those. I was less than impressed as it was like working in a fog, alright for tacking up though.
Pete do you mean your m8 has the Esab or the cheapie ? Working in fog describes my current one. I have had it for around 18 months 2 years and for
what it cost me, I have had my moneys worth.
ta all
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Triton
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 09:14 PM |
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ESAB mask is the dogs doodahs after years of playing the nodding dog it was hard to adjust to the new fangled masks but wouldn't be without
it...Like a welding machine buy the best you can afford.
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Triton
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 09:16 PM |
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Had my esab mask for 5 years, keep lens clean with soapy water then polish it with dry soap.........cheaper than buying new lenses
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Mix
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 09:23 PM |
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I bought a Speedglas mask from BOC, it was about £160 and I've been very happy with it. It has a larger screen and the shading is adjustable.
Mick
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 09:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Triton
Had my esab mask for 5 years, keep lens clean with soapy water then polish it with dry soap.........cheaper than buying new lenses
Stops it fogging up too
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Triton
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 09:38 PM |
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so does holding yer breathe.....
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Peteff
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 11:18 PM |
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Pete do you mean your m8 has the Esab or the cheapie ?
He has the cheap one. I found a no10 glass better to use in a standard helmet but it was handy for tacking with the self darkening helmet.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 4/4/06 at 11:20 PM |
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I bought a mid range auto helmet after my s/h (thrown out at work speedglas £250 jobbie which I mended!) packed in again and I thought that was foggy
and awful, then found I had to take the protection film off the plastic cover lens!
DOH!!
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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big_wasa
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| posted on 5/4/06 at 09:48 AM |
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looks like its the one then Thanks
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Micael
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 11:47 AM |
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Esab is the best,
after all it is a Swedish company
And so is speedglas
Micael Moose Åman
Petrolhead and all around nice guy
"Don't leave the duck there. It's totally irresponsible. Put it on the swing, it'll have much more fun." //Sleep Talkin Man Dec 23
2009
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oliwb
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 03:58 PM |
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Why not just get another fleabay one for £30 - what I've got and to be honest I've been very impressed with it.....adjustable shading and
everything....If it see's me a year I'll probably buy another one for next year's use! Treat them as if their disposable certainly
couldn't do that with one for £150+ Besides the amount of abuse I give my welding helmets it just wouldn't be worth it and wouldn't
last either for that matter! Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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