Asking for some advice on AD helmets. I'm just a weekend welder - mostly do mig in my home shop, and mostly light fabrication work. I've been using a $50 Antra hood I got several years ago off Amazon, and it has served me OK for what I gave for it. Problem is, I just don't see as well as I used to, ...

A Certiflat 2'x4' Fixturing Table from Tab and Slot, with the leg kit. This table is right at 1 year old, and used for only a couple projects, so it's still in really good shape. Asking $350 on my CL listing, but if any Forum member wants it, I'll take $300. Located in Locust Grove, OK. About 40 mil...

I recently purchased this one. So far I'm very happy with it...very affordable and it works great:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EL ... UTF8&psc=1

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Thanks for all the experienced perspective guys! Yeah, I'm no worse for wear...no more than a little mild irritation this afternoon. It only alarmed me because I just didnt know enough about how an auto dark hood works. I appreciate y'all reassuring me!

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One more question...

Is this a "the damage is already done" type situation, or, if someone thinks they may have flash-burned their eyes, is there something they should do to ease the damage/pain?

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That is a relief to hear...I've never experienced arc eye, and am not looking forward to it if I've burned them.

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Help! I'm a noob, and totally new to auto darkening hoods...and I'm a little afraid I've just burned my eyes. Was in the garage working on a little project this morning. Like a complete dumb@$$, I was using grind mode on my hood, then forgot to switch back to weld mode before sparking and arc. Total...

Welcome aboard mate! Glad to see you taking up a hobby. What did you use to teach/teach now? I've been an administrator for the last 12 years...the last 4 years as my district's Director of Special Services. Before that I was the HS Principal for 8 years. Before that, I was a HS science teacher and...

Howdy Folks, I joined a couple weeks back, and have only been browsing and reading so far...so I figured I'd take the time to say hello. I'm a Public School Educator who is retiring later this summer...and now that I'm gonna have more time, I'm ready to expand my horizons a little. I haven't done an...