Thanks a bunch, guys...I think you've probably hit on at least part of my problem (if not most of it). I'm very much a "senior" in age, and, coincidently, currently needing new prescription progressive glasses. My current lenses have deteriorated due to chemicals or something and probably ...

Thanks Kym, may I ask what make/model helmet you bought? Others here mentioned changing batteries but I notice mine is solar-powered so can't replace batts...

Thanks again

Thanks Josh. I read over that thread but it seemed to assume a bad helmet with no real explanation for or solution to the problem. Mine is a brand new $200plus helmet...not the best for sure, but also not a cheapie. If it truly is the helmet that causes this phenomenon maybe someone could explajn wh...

Hello, very new to welding. Always wanted to learn, now in retirement and purchased a MIG machine. I understand there's a learning curve involved with this and most anything. However, I'm getting frustrated with what I see (or can't) through the view-finder. Hard to learn proper technique when I can...

Hi all, one of those many folks who have "always wanted to learn to weld", but never done it. Now in retirement I'm working on a hot rod project and really motivated to finally learn. Thanks ahead of time for your patience, experience and information. I don't even have a welder yet so my f...