How to See Clearly Through Your Welding Helmet - Kevin Caron

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Published 2011-08-10
Artist Kevin Caron answers a new welder's question about how to use a welding helmet's tint and other controls.

All Comments (21)
  • @CharlesStruble
    Dueling welders! I really appreciate that you guys take the time to cover even the basic stuff for all us beginners. And you always present the info in a clear, easy to understand manner. Thanks, guys. You too, Mary!
  • @MuckingMunt
    Old gold comes up to the surface if you're patient with your YT searches. Thank you from 2020.
  • @190055joe
    Hi Kevin the delay setting is for when you stop welding and the time the helmet returns to normal . PS love your videos.
  • @igiveup240
    another top class video Kevin, thanks for posting it up.
  • Haven't heard of them... I will check them out the next time I get to the welding store. Thanks for the tip.
  • @dadsradride
    The lens delay control is used to adjust the time for the lens to switch to the clear state after welding,
  • @daiiahi3403
    The auto dark welding helmet is the way to go. Solve all your issues with seeing your weld. Good video subject.
  • @ixfxi Does it require more tint because of the higher amps (meaning a brighter arc) needed to weld the thicker metal?
  • @kjamison5951
    Kevin, I subscribed to your channel! My dad was a welder his whole life and I took it up at a local college a few years ago. I had hoped to renovate an old car! I am fascinated by the whole process and your videos are very informative. I especially enjoy the 'audience participation' aspect when questions are asked off camera. You have a great voice and superb delivery in a easy to understand format! Cheers from the UK!
  • @derekkuhl
    Great videos and beautiful sculptures Kevin. I am going to have to save up to buy one of your creations. I especially like Moonshine. Just a bit of info since this is my line of work. Flash burn is damage to the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye from the ultraviolet light emitted by the welding arc. The ultraviolet light causes small patches of cells to fall off in multiple areas much like an abrasion on your skin. Hurts like hell until the cells grow back. Cold packs and keeping the eye closed/tightly patched are the best treatments until the cells heal back. Usually takes a day or so to heal.
  • @louismayne4459
    Your Teaching is Very Good. Thank you Very Much. Keep it up.
  • @Bonfield2002 The cheater lens has helped me so much. The only drawback is when I take the helmet off and try to find my glasses again!!
  • @yl3boon
    Great videos sir thanks for sharing ur experience .... with all respect from Saudi Arabia
  • @RyersonRobert . Yeah, we are working with two different mic set ups and still trying to get the sound right.
  • @iceman22st .. hope I never need to use it but great tip. Thanks for sharing.
  • @MrJabawonga Thank you. Have you been to my website yet? Lots to see over there also.
  • @2LateIWon
    Great job. Yeah it took me awhile to figure out the sensitivity on mine. Right above my "welding station" I have a light and while I'm looking down no problem but if I ever tried to look even horizontally it would go dark.
  • @Solo76239
    Such a good & informative video, I’m starting a welding program in the next few weeks, starting off with Stick welding.