Recent content by xtal_01

Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to go into depth. We do have a local HF store (finally ... had one in SC 20 years ago). I go there often so I will take a good look at the machines next time I am there. Thanks so much again !

Long story but I am a machinist who works out of my house. I literally use my welder once a week for something (last week I made roofing tools ... the week before that, I was welding the exhaust on my truck ...). I got my first welder (Sears AC buzz box ... that I still have) when I was 14...

Thanks guys! After 40 plus years of my old fixed Fibre-Metal hood (gold lens), I think it is time to upgrade. It would be nice to stay on target rather than move a bit when flipping down the hood. Mike

OK ... so I got my first welding helmet when I was 14 ... simple old time Fibre-Metal unit. Still have it 44 years later. That said, it is time for an auto darkening unit. I had a cheap one once (probably Harbor Freight) .. about 15 years ago ... it kind of worked. I do a bit of everything...