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I've got too many helmets. The 2 on the right are regular Selstroms. The other old one was my dad's, can't get rid of it now that he's gone.

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Heres my Jackson auto. Good for arc too dark for me for mig.
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heres mine some of them are just old junk but i cant get rid of them each one has a storie behind it and all of them are an old buddy of mine frome a different part of my life and you cant just throw that out in the garbage
 

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the first two are my babys the second one i had when i worked in the cole mines the third is just my old reliable the last helmet yes it does have duck tape on it I took some grinding stone shrapnell to the head when the stone exploded good thing for the hard hat that might have of left a mark
it took me clean of my feet when it happend

and also my 110 welder i was looking a getting a newer bigger welder but i bought a house with a shop in the back yard insted
 
Another one of mine, Lincoln Ranger 8 portable welder, ( gasoline powered).
It has a big loop on top, where I can pick it up and put it in the back of my truck when I need to.
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Check my sweet helmet out guys. I went with a satin faded black. No decals. I wanted to go with a traditional look and i think i accomplished it, what do u guys think haha:D
 

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Here's my stuff:

My stick welder, got it at an auction for $50. Works great and I can't describe how satisfying the sound it makes when you turn that power switch on! Anybody know why the 70A setting is circled? I don't.

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My new 220v mig welder. I just got it set up for mig, I've only flux welded with it so far. I'm extremely happy with it, can't wait to mig!

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My new helmet that I LOVE! I just upgraded from a ten year old flasher helmet. My advice, don't skimp on your welding helmet! A good one is safer and makes welding soooo much easier.

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Here is my arsenal.I got an old HF helemet.I just got the New digital one,"Luckys Speed Shop" and the Plasma extreme a couple of weeks ago.There is my trusty Miller 210 and my much used now Makita Chop saw with the carbide blade.I havent had a chance to use the new helmet or the Plasma just yet.I am so used to using the old helmet and cutting metal the hard way I forget that I have them.

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OK then. I guess I will have to take some pics of my hood and welders.

My hood is a huntsman with the big window. I have a jackson auto darkening lens in it. I bought this hood 18 years ago when I was an Ironworker.

As to weld machines I have a Hobart 135 and a Miller 212 and 2 miller 350 p's and 5 robots and 2 custom weld machines, you will need pics to understand, that cost around 2 million each.

No I am NOT joking, 2M each!

I will take pics and get them posted.
 
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Heres' mine Esab...Stick. fantastic little machine, but long for a Esab "Multimaster 160"/ stick, mig,mag, and Tig! But!!! They don't sell them in Sweden??!! they're no CU marked??? but ok in US???!!! Strange rules in this country:(
 
Just thought I'd post some pictures of my new welding helmet it's a Miller Ultra digital. 3 mode settings grinding, cutting, and welding. Adjustable shade from 3-13. And cool graphics. Cost less than a visit to the ER from burning your eyeballs up.

Bonehead should like this it has Skulls!

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I'll have to get some photo's of the lincoln cv500's and 600's at work, and the old cigweld and even older plasma (at least thats what i think it is?)

As for helmets, i use your standard $25aus BOC flipface for crappy work, and have a $350aus Weldclass MACHII (grinding mode, shade 9-13) still in the box haha that i will begin using when i start doing TIG work, or a big job that needs both hands.

That helmet Bonehead has with the bone conrods has an awesome viewing window size by the way!:D Thats part of the reason i got the machII, most of the cigweld helmets have a viewing screen that's like looking out of the side windows of Tripper's tudor!!!!!!

 

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