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fixing plastic?
heavenly_blade101
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Hey guys,
So I was looking for a welding helmet in my dads shed, and I found an auto darkening that needed batterys. so I swapped them out and it works. only downside is, all the plastic is broken. So, i was thinking about it and I have some JB weld, but i'm worried that will eat through whats left of the 10+ year old plastic. So whats the best way to fix it? or would it be cheaper to go and buy a new mask, and use my auto darkening lense? *the shiney white grid is the remnants of the duct tape that was holding it together.
So I was looking for a welding helmet in my dads shed, and I found an auto darkening that needed batterys. so I swapped them out and it works. only downside is, all the plastic is broken. So, i was thinking about it and I have some JB weld, but i'm worried that will eat through whats left of the 10+ year old plastic. So whats the best way to fix it? or would it be cheaper to go and buy a new mask, and use my auto darkening lense? *the shiney white grid is the remnants of the duct tape that was holding it together.
lofosho86
+1y
just go buy a new one with auto darkening!you will come out ahead in my opinion
heavenly_blade101
+1y
that one is auto darkening, and it works well, just the plastic is busted up.
farfegnugen
+1y
Sounds like you are making the decision for yourself, i vote throw it away and buy a new one.
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90-b22dawg [andrew]
+1y
it would be easier and smarter to just go out and buy a new one...
heavenly_blade101
+1y
haha so I'm thinking i'll attempt to fix it so I can use it tomorrow BUT as soon as princess auto re-opens (closed do to flood damage) I will be going out to get a new mask, but I will look for one that has a solid lens i can replace.
suicide
+1y
here you go
or maybe this one
i like the second one personally lol
or maybe this one
i like the second one personally lol
heavenly_blade101
+1y
haham nice but I have a working auto darkening lense, all i need is the plastic mask, so I was thinking I'd pick up a cheap large veiw mask with a static lense, and put in my auto darkening.
speedster93b
+1y
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speedster93b
+1y
you can just replace the actual jackson hood for cheap. do you have a local welding supply store? (airgas, praxair etc.)
if you know the dimensions of your lense which i think it's there are standard sizes, you might be able to get a fixed shade hood and swap em out.
$10 for this one
$32 for this jackson
found those at weldingdepot.com FYI
your best bet would be to contact a welding supply shop. i guarantee you have one near you. they'll be able to help you out. you don't need a whole new setup if your lense is working. hell you could fashion yourself a cardboard hood, as long as it holds the lense. now fire resistance of the cardboard hood.... uh...
if you know the dimensions of your lense which i think it's there are standard sizes, you might be able to get a fixed shade hood and swap em out.
$10 for this one
$32 for this jackson
found those at weldingdepot.com FYI
your best bet would be to contact a welding supply shop. i guarantee you have one near you. they'll be able to help you out. you don't need a whole new setup if your lense is working. hell you could fashion yourself a cardboard hood, as long as it holds the lense. now fire resistance of the cardboard hood.... uh...