US Forge 88101 Easy Strike Welding Helmet with 4-1/2-Inch by 5-1/4-Inch Full Vision Stationary Retainer, Black

by US Forge

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Comfortable, easy to use, lightweight, impact resistant, stylish and economical welding helmet. With 4-1/2-inch x 5-1/4-inch full vision stationary front retainer, ratchet headgear, and #10 shaded protective lenses for arc welding. Meets ANSI 787.1 standards.

Product Description

Comfortable, easy to use, lightweight, impact resistant, stylish and economical. With 4-1/2" x 5-1/4" full vision stationary retainer, ratchet headgear, and #10 shaded protective lenses for arc welding. Meets ANSI Z87.1 standards.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MRN1UM
• Item model number: 88101
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,874 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #88 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Work Safety Equipment & Gear > Welding Helmets

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth The money!!!, February 14, 2011

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P. Falsetti (Niagara Falls, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: US Forge 88101 Easy Strike Welding Helmet with 4-1/2-Inch by 5-1/4-Inch Full Vision Stationary Retainer, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

I needed a welding helmet for some home hobby welding, and wanted a flip down helmet, that had a large faceplate filter and wasn't too much $$$ (I'm not a pro welder). Well, this helmet is plenty nice! It has a fully adjustable internal harness that fits around your head, as well as an adjustment on the top which adjusts how far down it comes on your forehead (depth adjustment on your melon). The ratchet headgear adjusts well and seems to hold its tension while the helmet is flipped-up, and flipped down, and then up again. The weight of the helmet is not excessive. The level of adjustment is extensive (I have an average head size, and there's room to adjust both up and down from my normal.) PERFECT! The helmet is rigid, and does not feel like "cheap" plastic: i.e., has a substantial feel! The filter is held in place by four simple internal clasps, that allow for easy change out, should you so desire. The filter plate is NOT loose fitting in the helmet, and does not rattle. For the price, I'd consider this money WELL SPENT!!!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Below Average, May 8, 2011

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M. Cook (Ypsilanti, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a below average welding helmet for the price. Got it for some hobby welding. Where this helmet lacks are the adjustments for the headband. They are all plastic and of poor quality. I tried to tighten the knobs enough so the helmet would stay up over my head to prepare work, they be able to flip the helmet down with a shake of my head when ready to weld. Couldn't get this helmet to do that. One of the plastic knobs stripped and I had to super glue it. Considering if it's worth sending it back.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad but VERY Dark, May 7, 2011

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Drew from Long Island - See all my reviews

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This review is from: US Forge 88101 Easy Strike Welding Helmet with 4-1/2-Inch by 5-1/4-Inch Full Vision Stationary Retainer, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this mask as a first mask as I am getting into welding but this thing is VERY dark. It's a comfortable fit with nice adjustments but can't see a thing with it on. I had to set up a 750 watt halogen light to see what I was doing before pulling the trigger on the welder. I keep it around if someone wants to watch what I'm doing but bought an auto darkening mask for $55 here. That is definitely worth the money. You can see what you're doing in low light then is darkens immediately upon welding.