Choosing A Welding Helmet That Works For You

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2 жыл бұрын

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Jeff Ray from Superformance Fab goes through several different welding hoods and the differences and benefits of each. This will really help to choose a welding helmet that works for you!
Drop your favorite hoods and WHY in the comments below!
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@davedavedave52 2 жыл бұрын

Good review. I have never heard of some of those brands

@toycoma98 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, they shouldve compared the hoods that are available from local hardware stores like home depot, lowes, and harbor freight.

@blackout7615 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this was like watching a highschool kid give a talk on something they were supposed to research and didn't do the homework until the morning of.... Or 5 minutes before class.

@versatileduplicity9313 Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Tangaroa775 Жыл бұрын

So what at least he’s having a go ya muppet

@jamesbradley2468 8 ай бұрын

I get what you're saying, the information is decent but he's rambling through the script like a kid giving a presentation lmao

@a.nelprober-rl5cf 8 ай бұрын

@@Tangaroa775 at least he’s having a go? Is that the standard you freaks in commy Ukrainian freaks strive for?

@tunichtgut5285 2 жыл бұрын

The Böhler Guardian 62 you showed does have 4(!) sensors. It has an excellent true color lens. It provides a very clear view of the welding process and doesn't flash you when doing TIG welding with very low Amps. Here in Europe it only costs about $140! I bought mine three years ago and can 100% recommend it. I see no real benefit in the helmets with a large field of view. The 62mm by 98mm of the Böhler is more than sufficient.

@Usernamebreh 2 жыл бұрын

I always recommend the Lincoln 3350.ive tried the sentinel,optrel and Miller helmets and the Lincoln was the best for the money.

@captainrutabeggacrossout8482 Жыл бұрын

I purchased an optrel panoramaxx clt and i love it. Super huge seamless panoramic display and lots off cool features to boast as well as an amazing true color display

@Jursaw 2 жыл бұрын

I had a $50 amazon antra hood for my mig welding needs at work. I don’t weld that much as a auto technician. I bought a lincoln 3350 hood for my personal tig welding side jobs and I wish I would have bought it a lot sooner. Ditched the cheap antra so now I use the 3350 for both mig and tig. The color is a lot better and its more clear too. Worth the extra $250

@ToolMachinebeast 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍💝

@SuperformanceFab 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s always best to spend that little more on a good product it’s usually pays off in the end thanks for connecting with us and watching

@Jursaw 2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperformanceFab yup I agree especially when its for your eyesight

@adamray2305 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love love love my 3350! I went the same Amazon route, at first. Nobody at my job site could get the P.O.S. hood to work. Returned it and bought the 3350. Now everyone at work is asking to use my hood when they weld! I'm a sheet metal Fabricator building dump trucks down here in South Florida, so the weight of the hood is nothing and on some days we weld the full 8hrs. So super happy about my 3350!

@Jursaw 2 жыл бұрын

@@adamray2305 mine worked for the most part but would flash me randomly. I recommend the 3350 to everyone

@Eyore82 2 жыл бұрын

I use the Speedglas. 8-10hrs a day, 5 days a week. Had the same one for over 10 years. Never had a better hood.

@keithhunchuk3049 2 жыл бұрын

Hope your employer pays for your lenses!

@Mikey-ym6ok 2 жыл бұрын

@@keithhunchuk3049 best I can find is $34 for 10 lenses and I have to replace them every week.

@keithhunchuk3049 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mikey-ym6ok Thats not a bad price USD i assume. But it just depends on what type of welding your doing. Welding Tig on a brnch with a pipe roller or gouging overhead seams into a corner on a hull of a ship. You might get a week out of them or a couple of hours.

@Ransome2501 2 жыл бұрын

Surprised you didn’t mention the fibre-metal tiger hood with flip up lens. In the real world probably the most widely used hood. About $40 dollars plus a $80 to $100 auto darkening lens, if you want a auto darkening lens. . Easy to find and very economical clear lens and non auto darkening lens provided on most jobs. If you show up as a new welder in a shop or construction job with a hood with flames all over it, you better be one hell of a welder

@chrisplayz253 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I turned up to my first session in college years ago with an optrel, I was known as the Hollywood welder for the next year even tho I'd never really welded before

@weldmin4818 2 жыл бұрын

Thats good advice.

@weldmin4818 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisplayz253 Thats hilarious.

@theagemon5 Жыл бұрын

Note to self, Do not get a Helmet with flames.

@keithhunchuk3049 2 жыл бұрын

Just remember that the fancy helmets get wrecked just as easily as the the cheapos. Also another thing to take into consideration is if your employer is paying for your clear lenses. If your overhead welding or gouging youll chew em up real quick. I like the Sellstrom flip up 2x4 1/4 lense (45$). All three polycarbonate lenses replace for less then a dollar. Then i use my Arc One HD Single 12 shade(120$) if im welding and just a hunk of glass for gouging. Those are Canadian pesos!

@7grhpsyfuck272 2 жыл бұрын

this is good for covid protection. protection level 90% 9/10 doctors and scientist recommended.

@matthewmurray4159 2 жыл бұрын

I been wearing a tractor supply Hobart auto lens for awhile. Just landed a new tig welding aluminum career that dad's been doing for 32 years. He told me to spend the extra on the Miller infinity and I did. It should be here tomorrow and for $400 I hope it's great. After seeing all these reviews I'm pretty excited about getting it

@CTSCAPER 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a video comparing the view through the lens of those helmets, or even better the flagship of the manufacturers in the current model year.

@benmaynard3059 2 жыл бұрын

Love the show guys, as usual.

@douglasfathers4848 2 жыл бұрын

Thank's Jeff still looking for the write hood , this video will help . Cheers . :)

@JV-hm4ik 2 жыл бұрын

I'm running: - kowax 820 ARC+ Comfy, nice real colour lens but kinda big so can't reach everywhere with it, backlight can be a struggle sometimes and also smoke gets under it easier. - speedglas 9002 less comfy than kowax but lens are pretty awesome (I really wanna try natural color lens), breathe out vent holes are nice when it's colder because I'm not breathing on lens. And as was mentioned by Ray it's light and slick so I use it when I'm getting a lot of backlight or can't fit with kowax somewhere. - pipeliner hood with no.9 glass sometimes things get out of hand and keep flashing myself when using auto darkening lens. For this case I have good old mask with passive lens (no.9 works for me with TIG). HF starts are not that easy first but when You get a hang of it it's all good. Right now I'm looking for something between kowax and speedglas but the pipeliner will stay. And not to forget, thanks a lot for yet another very informative video.

@OnRappel 2 жыл бұрын

I miss Red Beard.

@danielzihala7391 2 жыл бұрын

EST 19XX sticker on helmet is liit. Really nice review. Glad to know something new.

@danl.4743 2 жыл бұрын

1:38 What grain flap disc do you use to clean that helmet? Or do you use regular green scotch-brite?

@DanielPaprocki 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@jonasduell9953 2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing a lot of thin stainless sheet metal (0.5 - 1mm) at work, rather low amp welds between 40 and 90 amps and I'm very happy with my supplied 3m Speedglas 9100x. They do cost a few bucks but lightweight, low profile, 3strap + tension strap comfty wearing for hours, no external controls/buttons or other things that can get stuck. The glass itself is top notch, all settings are available and visible from the inside, it auto-darkens when turned off/battery low to prevent accidental arc flashing. The 2 CR2032 cells are easily swappable when necessary, ) I have yet to find a better helmet.

@niallmcconnell6615 2 жыл бұрын

I use a a50 in the workshop love it but on the expensive so have a speedglas 9200D for site work it is abit tougher for the outdoor use and atleast when it falls or something the cover lense doesn't get scratched like the a50 because the speedglas lense is recessed.

@jimgam730 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Miller digital elite and love it. Great helmet.

@WeldingForJesus 2 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of ESAB Savage A40's. You simply cannot get more bang for the buck!

@davedavedave52 2 жыл бұрын

Good review I never heard of some other brands

@deathsicon 2 жыл бұрын

I have a $70 auto hood from eastwood that I customized to put Jackson headgear in, planning to step up soon but still arguing with myself on what to get

@Krzemieniewski1 2 жыл бұрын

I'am using old style with double glass and leather hood. I dont like autodarkening. And yes I was using fancy one with breathing hood and filther on the back and constantyl having problems with running nose and sinuses.

@Welddotcom 2 жыл бұрын

What type of welding do you do?

@SuperformanceFab 2 жыл бұрын

Its all about being comfortable and what works for you thanks for reaching out and connecting with us and for watching

@Allyourbase1990 2 жыл бұрын

I start class in May and have been looking at a Miller that I realllly like a lot

@jesser9134 Жыл бұрын

Okay real question here, is a 350 dollar hood really 6x better than a 50$? How, specifically?

@josephstalin9500 2 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence. I was about to go buy one cause I start my first welding job tomorrow morning

@Welddotcom 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Where are you going to work?

@SuperformanceFab 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing hope this video helps while seeking for the hood that best suits you thanks for connecting with us and watching

@ssholeEater 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you won't be welding tomorrow. I don't know a single weld shop open on Sundays.

@josephstalin9500 2 жыл бұрын

@@ssholeEater it's Sunday...

@josephstalin9500 2 жыл бұрын

@@ssholeEater I settled with a harbor freight hood till I can order a Lincoln one

@arborvision 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate your work! What's do you feel is most import feature for a welding helmet? Is there a feature you wish welding helmets had? I'm just getting started on my at the local college.

@INNO222 Жыл бұрын

What brand do you recommend? And I'm new to welding, should I get an arc or a mig welder? Thanks and great clip.

@swiss6253 2 жыл бұрын

Do any of them come with strap/harness that isn't junk plastic? There could easily be a canvas strap with velcro that would last forever. I can't seem to find anything that's not garbage.

@danl.4743 2 жыл бұрын

What shade level do you select on your Miller hood?

@zumbazumba1 2 жыл бұрын

Cheap non auto darkening hood with good quality glass is better and safer than a cheap auto darkening hood ,especialy for hobby people that dont want to spend 1000$. There is a trick for non auto darkening hoods -sometimes when i weld in my basement and its dark with no natural light its hard to see where to start arc-even on 10 shade. Thats why i use cheap led flood light i attached to my hood.10W of power, its light and makes whole lot of difference.You can also use it in other hand if you are comfortable that way.Glass on flood light will get those "flakes" (i dont know how to call it,same thing happens on clear glass welding hood)but they are so cheap and last long to pay themself off. When welding outside sometimes sun can come in so i put a towel over the back of my head and i just use a tape to tape one end to the hood.No more Mr.Sunshine on my screen !

@DanielPaprocki 2 жыл бұрын

Why non auto darkening hood is better and safer than auto darkening hood for under $1k? I'm new to welding and safety is very important for me🤔

@zumbazumba1 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielPaprocki Beacause most of those chinese craps dont last very long . Most of them do have uv protection even when off but cheap auto darkening hoods will flash you when starting arc which tires eyes. Plus all the fuss with batery's that they eat . And most of them are shit if you weld in natural outdoor light ,sensors dont work properly. Do your budget a favor and buy a standard flip welding hood -deacent ones are around 10€. Then buy a AULEKTRO mirror glass for it(regular blue also work nicely and they are cheaper) and several replacement clear front glasses(that should be around 30€ total depending on options) . You will get better protection and clear visibility than any auto darkening hood can provide in that price range . Dark glass lasts for years if you dont brake it,ofc front clear you replace . Auto darkening is a covinience ,for lazy people . Something that is nice to have but to work properly you need to invest a lot of money. People welded with dark glass for century ,its cheap,economic and always work -perfect for beginer that wont make a lot of money at first.

@jermainebynum5298 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Miller guy, I like the old style hoods.

@SuperformanceFab 2 жыл бұрын

Im as well a Miller guy the Elite has worked awesome for me for over ten years just upgraded to the Infinity. Thanks for watching man

@danl.4743 2 жыл бұрын

What shade level do you select on your hood?

@leelotungal819 2 жыл бұрын

Could someone enlighten me.. where's Bob? Good video and presentation! Personally running the speedglas 9100fx with xxi filter and Adflo.

@amielrumbaua8387 2 жыл бұрын

Huh i was just watching the 9 year old welding hood video you guys made and all the "this needs an update" comments

@DanielCardei 2 жыл бұрын

Sentinel A50. Going for 4 years. Its like a tank

@richardlong6097 2 жыл бұрын

The whiteboy flat brim has officially crept into every aspect of life.

@jvazquez53 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Lincoln 3350 and a Yeswelder that cost $35 that is almost as good as the Lincoln 3350, depending on the situation, that Yeswelder performs better.

@lordphullautosear 2 жыл бұрын

I got one of the Yeswelder wide view models for $60 on eBay. I'm no pro, but for stick and TIG, I don't need anything more expensive, when the one I have has all the features I need.

@zyxwvutsrqponmlkh 2 жыл бұрын

Now do a review of ones purchased from aliexpress and wish, also the cataract surgeries afterwards.

@garballs1443 9 ай бұрын

Nice review, thanks. Miller has lost their minds. That hood went up 60% and some of their welders went up 100%

@petar443 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice video. Nice fellow also. As for the helmets - I like the 37$ one. With the fixed lense. For a simple newbie , just getting started in the simple process of gmaw , i think it will do the job.

@chris425amp7 11 ай бұрын

My Running a 3M SpeedGlas 9100X FX Adflo air fed respirator PAPR 2019 updated version

@jasonsimmons6684 2 жыл бұрын

The best advice I would give is buy a good helmet if you're wearing it all day. You only get 1 set of eyes in your life. If you weld as a hobby a cheaper helmet isn't too bad, but if you do it for a living it's well worth while. I really like my sentinel a50. Well worth $300 and every bit as good as my Miller elite. The 3m hood is also very good in my opinion, or was when I had one. Sorry I treat em fashionably lol. I want to look good while I'm welding. Anyhow that's my advice. Been welding for a living and hobby for many many years.

@slayer1561 Жыл бұрын

I got my Digital Infinity online about two years ago for around $250. Now they're going for about $360. I got real lucky

@tannam.butler8553 2 жыл бұрын

Good review but I think your wrong on the last hood you used. I weld with a yeswelder it has a 180° auto darkening lens that has a 7" tall lens that tapers to a 1&1/2 inch on the sides just fyi thanks

@REKT_Industries 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on when to replace, I have a few that work half the time.

@SuperformanceFab 2 жыл бұрын

We sure can, thanks for reaching out and connecting with us and watching

@InchFab 2 жыл бұрын

I can answer that. If it works half the time, replace it.

@Welddotcom 2 жыл бұрын

@@InchFab That's exactly what I was thinking.

@chrisplayz253 2 жыл бұрын

Wheres the 4 1/4 x2" standard flip up hood? Choice of most old timers and about 95% of the world outside America lol

@DanielPaprocki 2 жыл бұрын

Guys I've never used those self darkening hoods. From what I understand they have certain delay. Are they safe for eyes? Aren't you blinded by flash of light before it gets darker?

@jxecho1192 2 жыл бұрын

I use the 3M speed glass and there is no delay. It will instantly transition to dark and if it doesn't then there is still enough tint on the non darkend lens to protect the eyes.

@kevinblackwell4617 Жыл бұрын

The delay is 1/25000 of a second. You're safe.

@ypaulbrown 2 жыл бұрын

Looking Great Jeff....good comparisons, this is very helpful...best Regards, Paul E. Brown from Orlando.....Cheers....Give Paul S. my best Regards.....

@SuperformanceFab 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you paul much appreciated thanks for reaching out again and for watching

@scrapbmxrider16 2 жыл бұрын

No sugar scoop or tiger hoods?

@Joebiden565 8 ай бұрын

Love this shit famniga

@thatonecarguy5999 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a infinite from killer and it was 450 buck and my old elite was 325

@dustinsmartfishing Жыл бұрын

Do it for Dale!

@fixitallpaul4847 2 жыл бұрын

I still use my 40+ year old passive jackson

@7grhpsyfuck272 2 жыл бұрын

This would work great for covid PPE.

@7grhpsyfuck272 2 жыл бұрын

To keep bacteria off the face and mouth.

@StudioGMinistry 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

@esepecesito 2 жыл бұрын

No lincoln hood?

@freshpootube 2 жыл бұрын

So everything is good. Is that the review?

@ronkcit7109 2 жыл бұрын

You should make welding helmet guide for people with small heads bc my head is tiny as a mf

@casey3235 Жыл бұрын

you forgot to mention the infinity weighs a metric ton. 650g or something like that

@loganrench5680 Жыл бұрын

In shop i wear a50 or Miller in the field a chopped sugar scoop and pancake

@rustycollins8575 2 жыл бұрын

Fibre metal pipeliner 50 bucks Shade 10 HD 240 60 bucks Miller elite headgear 35 bucks Results Awesome

@Mikey-ym6ok 2 жыл бұрын

Small viewing area -50 pts.

@Room_for_1_more_fruit_tree 2 жыл бұрын

There all good if you work in the ac all day. If your like most shops in the south your hood won't last a year getting drenched in sweat.

@jesseinness9874 2 жыл бұрын

I have a optrel vegaview 2.0 best helmet I have ever used with 1/1/1 clearity. . Not cheap but i also weld for 12 hours a day , so you definitely get what you pay for !

@gregg2742 2 жыл бұрын

2.5 I believe or crystal 2.0

@That_Black_Menace 2 жыл бұрын

Optrel crystal hoods and opteel hoods are horrible quality. Had one for a month and it spent 3.5 weeks in for repairs and fmdefects after having the lens replaced 6 fucking times each new lens had the same defects. Optrel admitted their quality control is having issues since last year as well so I highly recommend avoiding optrel anything

@kf8575 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with a flip-up with a passive gold coated lense. No need for all this electrical lense cobblers 3/4 of which are worth shit when it comes to tig welding as they flash

@air_cooled_andy 5 ай бұрын

This is the comment I’ve been looking for, having a nightmare with tig flashing using my auto darkening helmet

@ericelder2962 9 ай бұрын

Yeah i dont really see the advantage of a wide viewing area

@Songo6000 2 жыл бұрын

Speedglas 9100

@mohammedtroy4296 2 жыл бұрын

mikala

@zumbazumba1 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot 2 more type -a leather welding hood,those are used in confined spaces.Like between two pipes welding. And a goggles type monkey mask -its like oxyacetilene torch goggles but with leather attached to protect your face from radiation.

@InchFab 2 жыл бұрын

He didn't forget them. There just aren't any sponsors for them.

@Welddotcom 2 жыл бұрын

@@InchFab These were not all associated to sponsors/partners. Jeff was going through an assortment of welding hoods that we had in the lab and also some of his. We didn't include every single type, in the future we can possibly do one specific to the pipe welding industry. Thanks for the feedback.

@ebogar42 2 жыл бұрын

The most expensive ones are the better ones. Anything over $100 is good. Some less than that are alright.

@ToolMachinebeast 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍💝💝💝💝💝💝

@SuperformanceFab 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love and watchinggg

@Ytpooplol 2 жыл бұрын

This videos pretty bad, not very in depth and these helmets are kinda obscure. most people will get miller’s or Lincoln’s I don’t know why he didint really cover them and went for the ones he uses instead.

@Crettybocker427 2 жыл бұрын

why not show the arcsafe that beats all of these ???

@jeffnations6649 10 ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of seeing thru a green lens

@mohammedtroy4296 2 жыл бұрын

lincoln created a VIKING welding helmet 1740 series it using 2 AAA batteries this mask is the best if your batteries died just go in any shop and buy 2 AAA batteries i bought rechargeable batteries so i spend no money to buy batteries

@tonymakalinaw1267 Жыл бұрын

Great review!! (though his terrible “up-speak” intonation makes his delivery sound unsure and unconfident… and sounds like a 13 year-old girl valley girl)🤔. Otherwise, a great informative and concise review!👍👍