Miller Weld-Mask 2 Auto-Darkening Welding Goggles 280982

Quality welding mask for MIG welding. The shades are better suited for MIG welding but also useful for arc welding. A good all around choice.

I bought one thinking that it would work to their claim that it was designed with shipyards in mind. Working in tight spaces and poorly lit. Well first mask I got, straight out of the box worked for a little bit, I was welding in the shop and it started flickering so I turned it to X-mode thinking its too bright. Nope still flickered and would constantly flicker so I got a warranty replacement less than 14 days after purchase. Not even 5 minutes of opening that new weld mask it was flickering just taking off the lens flims that come on new shields. It wasn't even on a medium or high sensitivity. I tried a brand new miller brand battery for that mask, same thing. I wanted to give this mask every chance because its a great design but 2 masks back to back not working hurts productivity. Its not like I'm inexperienced, I do nuke work on submarines and have used all kinds of auto shields and lenses.

The Weld Mask 2 is a definite improvement over the original Miller Weld Mask. The addition of the sensitivity and delay was a much needed, giving you the ability to adjust for you environment. I am a professional and prefer glasses over cheaters, and the mask fits over them without any issues. My only issue with this product is the lack of air movement in the viewing area creating a fogging issue. I have resolved this issue with my other helmets with a small nylon tube attached to a regulator with compressed air.

Bought this for confined spaces. Its great. Respirator and safety glasses do fit while wearing the mask. The inner lens does not fog and the mask is comfortable to wear. The hood sock covers your entire face so you dont get burns while welding. I would wash it before wearing. Upon opening the hood sock smelled of strong chemicals. I would highly recommend investing in this weld mask.