Welding mask.. any good?

[auzzy-b]

Can anybody tell me whether this mask is a decent one for £70? Im not sure if the viewing area is all that good but..

SPECIFICATION:-
Light shade number 4
Dark shade variable 9-13
sensitivity & delay time adjustable
solar cells and power
high strngth material
grinding facility
viewing area 96 x 42mm
welding down to 5amps
adjustable headband

http://i.ebayimg.com/01/!B,SgDzwB2k~$(KGrHgoOKjkEjlLmZBiZBKq4f3Ek!w~~_35.J PG

[Maka]

Seems to have everything that I'd look for when buying a mask.

Grinding facility is an extremely useful addition.

Good looking design too. Well worth £70 IMO

[Iain]

You can get one from MachineMart for about £70, less on a VAT free day, which has done me fine. (Not saying that one's bad, just mentioning an alternative)

What's grinding facility?

[L14MNP]

It means it will protect your eyes when grinding (clear screen)

The mask looks the part for £70. Seems pretty impressive.

[AlexW]

Iain its prob so the screen is clear so you can wear it while grinding? lol

DAMM too slow :(

[Mike]

Eye protection when grinding?? Dont be stupid lol

Aye, sounds top stuff for £70 TBH. You gotta get yourself a funky one tho, pictured painted welding masks are WIN

[bmw156]

i got my one free, my boss, threw his down in anger and cracked on corner slightly, so bought a new one and gave me this one XD

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9867/15hlm001dollar07g.jpg (http://img222.imageshack.us/i/15hlm001dollar07g.jpg/)

he said it was a cheapy, and has never failed me

[Mike]

Mines an army fatigue effort lol

[bmw156]

burgo, does use a mask, just closes his eyes, hardcore!

some say, welding arc actually helps his eyesight lol

[Mike]

I used to use some sunglasses if I CBA wearing a mask lol

[draper]

that topmask is the bollox

ive welded without a mask a few times lol

[auzzy-b]

Welding without masks!! you guys are crazylol
the grinding protection is as everybodys says and i think ill now order me one cheers guys:thumb:

[puss puss]

Welding without a mask! Sod that old guy at work complains about his arc eye and he cant get on with the new mask (auto dim like the above) He prefers the old school one where you hold it in one hand and its dark all the time. I prefer to have one hand free for what ever (but nothing dirty not when there's cats and dogs on the street :) )

I only spot weld (to hold a repair patch on) without a mask if am doing it quick etc just look away then hold the button for a few sec's or whatever :)

[Connor]

I use this sealey mask,
http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/netalogue/photos/Sealey/PWH599.V2.jpg
which i got cheap from my college (group buy)
and it works a treat :thumb:

Info on:- CLICKY (http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=PWH599)

Cheap also
hope this helps