K3034-4 VIKING 3350 Auto Darkening Welding Helmet with 4C Lens Technology, Matte Black, extra large

Most AD lenses darken to shade 9 or 8, with a resting shade of 4 or so. I bought my first AD welding hood 25+ years ago and have always been satisfied with it, using mostly shade 9, until, for medical reasons, I needed more light. This lens is bright enough during both the resting and active states with a good field of visibility. The hood is lightweight but seems adequately strong, at least for garage and home shop use, which is all the welding I do anymore. The headgear seems complicated but it's comfortable and holds the hood securely. The hood remains latched in the raised position, is easy to flip down and provides good protection without getting in the way. I also like the fact that this hood doesn't require expensive, proprietary cover lenses. After a short period of use, my initial impression is that this product offers a good combination of performance, value and warranty support, and I'm happy with my choice..

I did a lot of research, and results indicate from reviews to not even think about other auto-darkening helmets - and for this helmet, those reviews are spot on (correct). Stay away from Harbor-Freight, YesWelder, even Miller Digital Elite 2.0, etc. I'm not stating this Lincoln is better than Miller Digital Elite 2.0, but rather for the weekend DiYer, this is your go-to helmet for Flux-Core, MiG, etc. As soon as I opened the box, I set the shade to 10 (for thin sheet metal flux core), and set the lag-time for becoming clear (after the arc distinguishes) to short "S", and went to the garage and fired up the new Lincoln 90-iFC flux core welder (110 Volts AC). Before I struck the arc, the lens was very clear. Once I struck an arc, the lens auto-darkened within 1/25,000 seconds, which is 200 times faster than the human "look away" reflex time when accidentally looking at the sun (1/125 second). The look-away reflex is a natural response built into the eye (central nervous system) from preventing retinal burns and burning the eyes out from bright lights. Amazingly, the arc appears very small and is not inflated like cheap lenses will do. The diameter of the visible arc during flux core (0.035 Lincoln flux wire) on 1/8" steel was about 1/8", so very small. As a result I could run a small bead like a micro-surgeon. The color of the arc is a blue-white color, and the small molten bead looks like liquid mercury, so there's no messing up on whether the bead is gluing together both side of the lap or butt being welded. The helmet's very comfortable when tightened around my head with a Lincoln do-rag on - yes, you need a do-rag for flux core, since it's spatter on steroids - everywhere. Be sure to wear long sleeve shirts - no matter how hot it is outside, as well as pants, and full suede gloves. The bright arc releases a lot of UV, which has proven to be a strong carcinogen - we're talking BCC (basal cell carcinomas) and other skin melanomas. Basically, the skin cancers that result in a horrible death - so don't be a fool.

I Purchased this helmet almost 2 years ago. I weld almost every day, wearing this helmet for 6-8 hours at a time doing piece work. Best hood I have owned. No flashing and very comfortable. Highly recommend!

First off let me say that the true color display is a real game changer for me, being able to see the area and weld pool in more realistic (not just green) colors is fantastic. AND the larger viewing screen area - that's just phenomenal. The new headgear is extremely comfortable and has great adjustability to get the fit just right for you. Scratch covers for the front and inside are super easy to replace and it comes with several of both. The carry bag is nice because now I'm not storing my helmet in a plastic bag anymore and it is easy to carry backpack style if you are going somewhere. I won't say it's made me a better welder but being able to really see what's going on in the weld, around the weld makes it SO MUCH EASIER to correct and keep a good weld going than is has been for me in the past. Technology certainly has improved welding helmets. And I feel like my eyes are protected, super fast switching, NO distorting in the view at all, and adjustable hold times so you are not getting flashed by still red hot metal. Thinking about buying one for our son if he decides he wants to get into welding more.

Purchase this helmet about two years ago.When I started welding school at a community college, it has lasted me through s m a w welding, tig, and currently at my job, I just got using flux core. It is a reliable and great helmet, 5 out of 5 stars. Really like the grinding mode just don't forget to switch it off before Welding or else youll get blinded for the next 10 min or so lol

I rarely leave a product review but this welding helmet is the best one I have ever purchased. The features I find exemplary of this helmet include: -Best quality in terms of visibility I have worked with. Is almost like night and day to other, typical welding helmets. You can clearly see your weld pool and the work piece during operation. Easily the best feature. -Fit is extremely nice. Has multiple points of adjustment and the band that is circumferential is easily adjusted with a knob adjuster. -Best price for a welding helmet with all of these features. I was able to pick this up on sale but it is on par or out competes helmets that cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Again, I rarely leave a review but this helmet is so nice, especially for the costs, I recommend it for amateurs and professionals alike.

Welding hood is great. clear. Not disappointed. Always used huntsman or Miller before buying this after using a coworkers in a pinch for 10 minutes.

Welding is not my trade but I’ve been welding for 35 years and this is a decent helmet I have zero complaints it’s comfortable and has good view

Se ve y se siente un producto de calidad aunque aun no lo pruebo he de decir que nunca había visto una careta que se viera así de profesional los acabados son excelentes es un rojo brillante acabado piano hasta se siente feo saber que se va a rayar pero bueno su función es proteger y no la de verse bien aunque se agradece el detalle de un producto nuevo y de calidad, viene con su instructivo, garantía, micas de repuesto, calcomanias para decorar y personalizar y al parecer unos paños de limpieza y supongo una bolsa de tela de transporte digo que supongo porque aun no abro las bolsas, en fin aunque aun no la uso por la simple apariencia la recomendaría, más adelante actualizaré la reseña de su funcionamiento.

Lens very clear and comfortable

Excellente visibilité

I'm a beginner welder and I wanted a decent helmet to start out with ads my eyes are very important to me. Well turns out this helmet was even better than I Had anticipated. My dad welds all the time and has now claimed it as his own. the other 6 he has just collect dust now. The auto visor works flawlessly, and the puddle is very clear to see while welding. easy operation even with gloves on to switch to grinding mode.

My last one lasted me roughly 12 years and took a lot of abuse since I'm a full time welder, although I had a fair bit of black tape holding things together it has lasted with no issues in performance. This one I'm hoping will last just as long, love the big viewing area. The only thing I have noticed is at times it is slow to react when striking an ark even with the sensitivity set up.