I love it when journeyman craftsman take the time to share information and tips that they have learned, sometimes the hard way , with younger men just trying to get started in the trade. I served an apprenticeship many years ago as a machinist and still have fond memories of the men who helped me when I was a greenhorn trying to get started in the trade. God bless the craftsman of the world.They are the people who built this country.

I been welding for over 30 years and never used a pancake hood!! But I weld inside mostly!! And thanks for the cool info man! I have learned some things!!

i just got my first pancake a week ago. (sarge's). I love it wear it all the time. I kept trying to nod with it though and felt stupid.

I've had mine for around 4 months & I absolutely love it. Great video as always!

I know this a old video but I lost my $60 blue demon clearview lens 3 days after getting them. I weld a wooden barge putting these building some bumpers for them big boats to bump in to and I notice my lenses came loose and they needed a welder to weld something at the moment and i accidentally flipped my hood up to grind then when I went to flip my hood down my fingers went straight through the lens slot. I looked at the water there was every thing sunk to the bottom at least 5 feet deep. I threw shirt and shield off quick and I could top the bottom and tried using a shovel to find it but it was gone. I learn from my stupid mistake, if something fails with ur personal equipment no matter what the job need done within that time frame, fix your stuff. And that was the first auto dark lenses I've ever used and I've being welding since 2017 my 10th grade year. To anyone who trys to put a variable shade auto dark lenses in a fibre metal tigerhood make sure to trim enough wear the lenses squeezes in and cover the lens slot with something. If a piece of gorilla tape works use it.

I was wondering about that hood. I couldn't understand why it was preferred. Your videos are awesome thank you

I learned to love my respirator hood, cause it keeps the shop lights, or open door daylight off my lens. I can see some much better, & no stinky smoke. 😎

A good friend from Texas visited us here in Alberta and bought me a pancake. Sorry to say it's not allowed on many jobsites but when I can, I'll slip it on and enjoy American made. 😎

I’m glad I came across this video I have been Wonting a pancake hood but that’s to much crap to do

This is outstanding information. I wonder how many people who do fences, rails, staircases/fire escapes, and other residential related welding work use pancakes for the same reasons.

Great video guys thanks!

Very interesting. I was aware of pancake hoods but never considered the issue of light from the rear. I use a standard hood and have that problem in my brightly lit shop all the time. It's very annoying. I've been thinking of ways to fix it using some kind of drape over the back of the hood or something. Maybe I should try a pancake. Hmm.

Hey I've got the sarges pancake hood and I bought the Wendy's strap seperater and put on there i did have to take some little bitty things of the Wendy's to make it work

thanks guys, good ino.

Sarge hood's are my favorite....but I like my scoop sense I'm not running pipe any more..

What are your thoughts on using a pancake for production mig welding indoors??

What is the difference in the shade of the lens? Is it all preference?

I put a couple pieces of glove on the wood to soften it up helps with the seal I think love mine and have had it split where your Wendy's is reinforced gorilla glue is your friend 😀just thought I'd throw that out there great video Jake 🤘

The original pancake hood seems to be a better design, as it's face shield is all one piece it has less parts to break - although it will warp out slightly over time where it rounds from face to ear cover. You can also get it in flip front or not, dunno if that an option on either of those. Personally I prefer the scoop with a shade 10 gold lens over anything I've ever used, never been distracted by the reflection inside.

I remember rounding my first lense box ..... Then I wondered why I burned up caps so quickly lol ..... That was back in 2016 now I got 2 pancakes and I will never use a Dremel or a grinder, I will always hand sand them

What’s the main purpose for a pancake opposed to any other kinda hood

I was given both a wendys and a sarge. The sarge sits further from my face and i feel it a little crooked. They took the time in the Wendys to perfect it. I like my Wendys

I just got my first pancake, so do I need to sand a notch in the forehead piece to accommodate for my cap?

I always feel like I look like a lunatic when I look at myself through the reflection lol. Sometimes im like "Is that really how I look" lol and then I realize its just because I'm concentrating on the weld, and that's about when the puddle almost drips out because I was preoccupied staring at myself.

Well damn, a 95$ lense is insane, I normally get aurmor guard 40$ a peice and comes with 2 clears

Where do you buy your beanies

with my wendys i have trouble keeping the lense tight against my hood. is that normal or not. i can push on my clear lense from the front of the hood and push my lense is that supposed to be tight or loose?

i bought a left handed pancake just like the one in this video but i can’t figure out which lense i need

Good video. Short, informative and to the point. 👍 Where is a good place to order quality welding caps at not too expensive prices? Thanks

Thanks for the info. I wearing ear plugs and try turtle necks when welding.

Looking to get a Wendy’s hood, It’ll be my first pancake. Wondering if anyone had advise on what size opening I should get. I obviously want a autodarkening lens. But I’m wondering what’s the best. Battery or solar, I wanna figure this out before ordering mine. Thanks in advance.

do these hoods accommodate respirators? i fcmaw and stick weld a lot and i want a good hood that will accommodate a respirator, any suggestions?

Could I use a pancake hood if I’m doing structural welding since it’s mainly outdoors? Also, could a fixed kind fit like a solar powered auto dark or a battery powered?

I’m trying to decide which hood to buy. I’m mostly inside in a shop (in school) and im trying to decide if I should buy a tiger hood or a pancake. Any suggestions?

Have you ever worn a double ear pancake before?

What if your a younger welder an just starting out what would you say for itvice

Got a Sarge's hood and I have to say it's kinda on the small side for me. I'm a big guy so I guess it might be me hahaha

Just got my new pancake in today..is the bottom part of the box supposed to rest on the bridge of your nose and cheeks?? Ive got the top part to fit perfectly. The bottom part seems uncomfortable though

Can you make a pancake hood fit around glasses?

I've been looking at CMR fabrication for my pancakes and even out law leather... Idk.. I'm quality over quantity

Should I buy a pancake hood if I am working inside. I can see my reflection in my shop and outside but I don't know if I should spend the money on one

Dam with no stranger staring back at me how will i carry on a convesation? My #1 thing is the backlighting outdoors sux. Pancake in my future.

How does an entry welder get experience on the rig?

Hey would you recommend the singles solar powered lens over a battery powered

Can you fit a magnifier lens in a pancake hood?

Present 2022 prices sarges 115$ on Amazon wendys 120$ note that it is with taxes and shipping on Amazon

I'd like to see how someone modifies it for someone who has to wear glasses under the hood. I prefer Tom Water glasses. How tight do you wear your pancakes? I'd prefer the flip up lens I never been a fan of auto darks because of my crazy eye sight.

If you buy a metal man auto darkening hood from tractor supply you can steal the solar powered lens out of it and the hood is about 40 bucks

How often should you change your lens?

These are hilarious. Looks as funny as the Chinese Production Hoods but a little less flammable than a piece of paper with sunglasses.

Hello folks, can someone please share the size of the clear lenses that go before and after your singles

Anybody tried one of those aluminum pancakes (on Ebay)? They are supposed to be as light as a regular pancake. They would surely be more durable. But they would probably be hotter as aluminum soaks up heat.

I've heard of some being used on pipeline but safety man wants flip fronts. ☹

You guy from Idaho? I'm going to Isu right now.

Can i order that wendy hood

So after some time with the sarges which do you prefer?sarges or wendys?

You can go to tractor supply and buy a cheap hood that has the singles lenses in it. $25.00 for the whole hood vs. buying the lense by itself for $75.00

Seems like it cost more money and effort to use a pancake than a flip hood or sugar scoop. The AD I've been using for 3ish years cost around 80$ and has a 5-13 shade range. Haven't had too much of a problem with glare either. Has anyone had a pancake make a massive difference?

How old is Jed? If he doesn't mind me asking.

you can hit a nuke and some of them give those singles out as a consumable and you can get one per week or per day depending on who is in the tool room

Where get it?

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Basil wood dust there Jed, orr uhh? You know what they say...strippers and blow 😂😂 I'm just pocking fun. Great video as usual brother!

Uh? Are you recording this?

I’ll stick with my Lincoln 3350

I like Wendy's better you can also use a cheater in stead of glasses

To much work for a helmet I had mine for 10 years. Regular welding helmet. 25 bucks.

Most people in here are so damn cheap... Us REAL welders actually look for quality hoods with quality lenses. Of course it's going to cost a pretty penny to protect yourself well... Just saying...