I am another newbie teaching myself to mig weld. With some practice I have been able to produce some ok welds. I purchased an auto darkening helmet from Harbor Freight on sale $49.00. No matter what darkness setting I choose, I cannot see the weld pool. Consequently, the beads I am making are by feel, rather than by actually seeing whats happening at the arc.
Should I scrap the cheapo helmet and by a name brand? I am looking at Jackson, Miller, etc. helmets in the $150.00 range. The features all seem similar, despite the cost. What should I be looking for in a helmet so I can see what I am doing?
Any advice is appreciated.
Should I scrap the cheapo helmet and by a name brand? I am looking at Jackson, Miller, etc. helmets in the $150.00 range. The features all seem similar, despite the cost. What should I be looking for in a helmet so I can see what I am doing?
Any advice is appreciated.