Seen this neat little light. It's available at: http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/steck-mig-light-23240-p-15714.aspx?cid=119EM118 The price is a little steep tho,,,$29.99+ S&H.
That might be a help for my old eyes. I have a very hard time seeing the weld when I mig. A lot of light on the welding area helps. Thanks for the tip.
Looks like a useful tool my only concern is how long it would last given the amount of splatter it would receive being that close to the arc.
Uncle Buck gave me one a couple of years ago. I use it on and off (pun intended). Light beam is not too bright and the unit wants to move around on the MIG torch but overall can be helpful at times.
That is the main reason I don't weld anymore... now if they can put a magnifying glass on top of that as well...
It works really well, I got one and use it all the time. My shop isn't the best lighting and I'm often in spots where I can't get a portable light to work. I've had no problems with the lense and it uses a simple AAA battery and comes with a spare lens. Friend of mine got it from the Matco or Snap on truck.
Drop lights work well to light up the weld site until spatter pops the light bulb. I use an old flouresent drop light with a plastic cover and the spatter just knocks off.
I usually set up a halogen light just behind my elbow to see what I'm doing. It really does help to see what you're doing.
A 500 watt Halogen is my normal work light these days. I didn't think of setting one of them up to shine at what I was welding on though.
Haven't you tried a cheater lense? I've had one in my helmet for years. I can't see diddly without it. OH, and I also have a halogen lamp over my shoulder so I have a little light to weld by.
Check out DREDDYBEAR post 12/18/08 Piece copper wire, two clamps, Harbour Freight cheap flashlight. Used this alot with over the shoulder halogen.
I buy this type and use it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0T0C72ZCSPK4QPH9N198
I use a Harbor Freight LED (key chain) light. mounted to my gun by heavy house wire and a clamp. Bends anywhere.
I've been thinking of mounting one of those LED bicycle headlights to my welding helmet like a miner's lamp, so shines light where I'm looking. See how it goes..
My thoughts exactly... the light should go where I'll be looking and I'll have to get a cheater lens as well. By the time I get the helmet set up it should weigh a ton... so I'll have to install a "HANS Device" to support my weak neck!
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