Excellent for SMAW - stick welding,
August 1, 2008
"I really like this hood. The auto darkening is great. Make sure you don't leave it in the dark for weeks on end. If you do, it usually only takes 10 mins in the sunlight to charge it back up.
I really like the 9 - 13 adjustment. I use 9 indoors where the ambient lighting is low. And I use 13 outside in the sunlight. This hood provides better protection from sparks than other models I have used. I have found the polycarbonate lens to be very durable. I just clean my hood after each use with a soft cloth and water.
If you are a full-time welder, I would recommend you getting a hood with a standard-sized lens instead. This hood uses non-standard sized lenses, so are not cheap."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
The Mother of all welding helmets!,
January 14, 2008
"GUYS! I needed the best christmas gift for my husband and I just didn't have any idea of what to get. SO, I was looking around the internet for an awesome idea when I came across this web site and started looking at the welding helmets. My husband, being the BEST IN THE USA (OH YES HE IS!) I knew in a flash that was it, The Patriot! BEAUTIFUL coloring and after reading what all it did, I knew he would be pleased. I ordered it and when Christmas came, he opened it and he was more excited than the kids!! He said this thing was awesome and did the job , was worth the money, when it came to wanting to protect the eyes, this was the #1 HELMET, to go out on a job and need the best, you can't go wrong with A Hobart Hood Auto-Darkening XVP Professional Welding Helmet — The Patriot, Model# 770449 ...SO, if you need a relieable, dependable, best in safety work equipment...look no further...I FOUND IT FOR YOU...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by THE BEST WELDER IN THE USA and his wife..."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
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