Cheater lenses

[Martine]

I know several have mentioned wearing cheater glasses with welding helmets... I ran across these on ebay. I could not find them on their web site. This is just one power. They also have other magnifications. Not pushing this guy in particular they are a few others on ebay also.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-00-Magnifi...item56458e7bc5

If the auction is down just search for Helmet Cheater Lens.

Another guy has the mounts for the larger 4x4 windows.

I've tried many "cheaters". I've found Optivisor by far the best quality.

Eg. http://www.loupe-magnifier.com/optiv...ens-plates.htm

They're made to fit the Optivisor headband but I've had no problem fitting them to my helmets. On one it's held in place with hot-melt glue dabs. On another, I cut a rectangular hole in a piece of clear acrylic that slots in place.

You need to take into account how you'll clean both sides. More importantly, they each have a specific focal distance. I use an LP-5 in my TIG helmet because the distance I hold my head away is just right for that lens. On MIG and Stick I use an LP-4 with a slightly longer working distance because for those 2 processes, the distance I hold my head is spot on for the LP-4 to be in focus. You've really got to match the lens to your comfortable working distance otherwise the arc-puddle business end is not in focus. I had to get an LP-3, LP-4, and LP-5 and experiment. I find I have to be aware when welding that I must maintain the correct working distance, or at least to be conscious that if the business end is slightly out of focus, it's because my head's not kept pace with the action.

Martin

[everlastsupport]

I cheap way out is pickup this http://www.harborfreight.com/head-st...ght-95890.html and remove the clip and attach it in your helmet. It comes with a number is lenses also.