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Re: auto dimming welding helmet

To: Phil Deushane <Phil.Deushane@consultantalliance.com>
Subject: Re: auto dimming welding helmet
From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@iamerica.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 21:46:15 -0600
Rags, I'm not a pro by any means but have been using an electronic shield for
several years and swear by it.  It certainly improves the product of this welder
who does not make sparks all day every day.  I think that those of us who weld
occassionally are more likely to need the new shield.  The old pros are already
capable of controlling a regular shield.  John

Phil Deushane wrote:

> Hi Mr. Brad and all. Congrats on your new mask . . . but . . . I've talked
> to welders who cringe at the new technology and swear they'd never even
> consider an auto dim.
> Is there anyone on the list, like a professional, who can comment either
> way on the safety of auto dim masks?
> Cheers,
> Rags
>
> >Listers,
> >
> >I just got my auto dimming welding mask today.  Gave it a quick try a little
> >while ago for the first time.  WOW, talk about a difference.  I am totally
> >amazed at how well those things work.  Its so nice to start the arc while
> >still
> >looking at the spot you're welding.  No more having to shake my head to
> >get the hood down and hope that the tip stayed where it was supposed to
> >be.  If you do any amount of welding and you don't have one I highly
> >recommend it.
> >
> >
> >
> >Brad  (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> >
> >1964  Spitfire4           BFC25720L
> >1961 TR4                   CT288L (To Maine or bust)
> >1959 TR3A                 TS41311L (someday)
> >1959 TR3A                 TS53523L (parts only)
> >1966 TR4A                (Parts Car)
> >1951 Dodge Truck    82217766  B-3-B-108
>
> Whatever ya do, never turn your back on a race car . . . and never lift
> aka Rags        another Cal Club / LBMGc flagger     (Los Angeles area)
> 1970 240z HLS 30-07715 IZCC#2726
> Rags@consultantalliance.com




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