Best head protection equipment according to redditors

We found 264 Reddit comments discussing the best head protection equipment. We ranked the 127 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Head Protection Equipment:

u/IAbuseRentals · 38 pointsr/Steam

For anyone curious in making this.

Here is the welding headstrap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00826AM7A/ref=cm_sw_su_dp.

Adaptor stls for the vive: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1620362.

And the valve knob for the back: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2029488

u/veriix · 28 pointsr/Vive

Here's all the info:

Head strap replacement

Head strap to HMD adapter Shout out to /u/nw15062 for creating this!

Replacement Face pad: About Face VR (no longer in business)

Headphones: Koss PortaPro Shout out to /u/Mister-S for the original built-in headphones tutorial

Besides that I used a bunch of velcro straps for cable management and plastic velcro to keep the headphones mounted - I'll see if that becomes an issue down the line but it's working fine now.

u/NeedsSleepy · 17 pointsr/ProtectAndServe

Pro tip: wear a neck protector that’s designed for welding and button your shirt all the way up.

Example

u/some_random_kaluna · 14 pointsr/SocialistRA

Here's a link to a 50cc, 20-inch Poulan chainsaw. $200 on Amazon.

The difference is that this is a 50cc chainsaw, which makes it powerful enough to repeatedly cut through fallen trees and tree limbs, day after day after day. Smaller engines do clog up after a while. Poulan is also owned by Husqvarna now, so there's some design similarities, and you can find replacement parts at the same places you find other chainsaws. And if someone steals or breaks it, you're not out a whole lot of money.

These are Amazon links to electric chainsaws.

These require batteries and/or electricity from a generator, but the thing is that generators last a lot longer than chainsaw engines and you can still cut wood close to home. They're a lot quieter and much less messy. Also much cheaper than gas chainsaws.

Here's a 3 in 1 helmet for chainsawing. $30 off Amazon. Buy a couple of them.


SRA members should help buy both these kinds of chainsaws for storm aid.

u/GrimResistance · 12 pointsr/Justrolledintotheshop
u/richcaug · 9 pointsr/MMA

Pretty sure this

u/skatardude10 · 9 pointsr/Vive

Details:

Based of this post by /u/veriix and the headstrap adapter by /u/nw15062 using this as the headstrap replacement.

It blows my mind how well it works. It took a bit of tweaking, sizing, etc, to get it set up just right. I was skeptical thinking it might only make a very VERY slight difference compared to the default Vive velcro straps... but thankfully I was mistaken. It makes a huge difference.

The headstrap seems to hug your head like I imagine the PSVR head-mount does. All the extra cushion really helps, and thanks to the slight downward angle of the adapter between the straps and HMD itself, there is a super handy pivot outwards effect that when worn, the headset just ever-so-gently slips down towards your face with only about ~5-10% of the pressure compared to the default straps.

Basically, it essentially eliminates the all of the weight from the HMD resing on your forehead / cheekbones... and taking it on and off is super comfortable as it pivots up and out, away from your face when taking it off or peeking out from under.

EDIT: After playing with it for a bit, I have came to the conclusion that it's about 20% more comfortable on the head, but removes about 90% of the front-weight face pressure. It could be more comfortable around the temples when tightening it all down.

u/catfishbilly_ · 7 pointsr/Welding

Pipeliner welding hood

Tillman 850 welding gloves I highly recommend these gloves. The palm is unlined so you have plenty of dexterity to stick, mig, or tig with. The back is insulated to protect you from burning to a crisp.

Wrangler work shirts (get a few of them) I wear these shirts every day for work. Depending on your budget, you may not be able to get a few of these versus one decent welding jacket. If that's the case, I recommend a heavyweight denim jacket or the basic FR green welding jacket.

Safety glasses (get a few of these, as well as a dark pair for cutting)

Steel or composite toe work boots. I'm not going to recommend a pair... everyone is different. I do prefer Carolina boots and Thorogoods, though.

Ear plugs... can be bought at Lowes or any supply store.

That's your basic safety list. You won't need much more than that for school. Hopefully for you, they will provide tools. Otherwise this is a basic list for a welder's bucket:

2 crescent wrenches, 12" (or spud wrench)
Welpers
Chipping hammer
25' tape measure
Torpedo level
Combo or speed square
Vice grips
Channel locks
1 half round bastard file
1 flat file
2 wire brushes (one for carbon, one for stainless)
4.5" angle grinder (or 6" if you want)
Die grinder (optional)

This is, honestly, all you will ever need as a welder. If you end up with a job that does other mechanical shit, you will need more tools like a set of wrenches, ratchet and sockets, various clamps, etc.

I usually work for bigger contractors that will supply all the power tools and typically have a gang box of hand tools that supplies what I don't have or don't want to bring. When I go to work, I bring my 5 gallon bucket (for a seat mostly), and a canvas backpack. In the bucket is that list above. I put shit I need in the canvas bag if I'm going to be moving around between joints so I don't have to lug around a heavy bucket. At any given time there are only a few main tools in my bag. A chipping hammer, a wire brush, a file, a level, combo square, a 4lb hammer, flashlight, and my tungsten holder. It's all you will ever really need if you're just welding.

u/bsman1011 · 6 pointsr/Vive

Pretty much just this https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1696706 and the miller headgear from cyberweld (amazon has it but its like 10 bucks more when I ordered) then add kross porta pro and a couple guess drills because the hole on that bracket is terrible for me... pretty simple

u/WANT_MORE_NOODLES · 6 pointsr/Welding

Exactly.

Helmet

Helmet

Helmet

Helmet

Going beyond 3M Speedglas:

Helmet

Helmet

Helmet

Helmet

Helmet

Helmet

And last but certainly not least:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welding_helmet

u/crozone · 5 pointsr/Vive

This is a little project I've been working on, it's a pair of adapter pieces that allow the Vive headstrap to be replaced with a commercially available welding headgear, found here. This was primarily inspired by a response made to one of my posts a month ago, which was the same idea but for a different headgear:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/4l93dt/custom_vive_headstrap_based_off_commerically/d42vmpf

The main advantages that using a welding headgear gives you is that the Vive can be "flipped up" above the head when not in use, and the Vive isn't pulled against the face as much.

I'll post some photos showing it in action soon (I need to have a shave first/my beard is bloody awful), hopefully you guys like it!

u/Kestre333 · 5 pointsr/Vive

I decided to get this slightly more expensive one: http://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Safety-Replacement-Headgear-Adjustable/dp/B004RIFGE6/

I'll let you know Tues night!

u/Penguin90125 · 5 pointsr/Welding

That's a pancake hood. It's essentially goggles with a face shield attached, and a shield on the side, it prevents glare from the sun from getting in your eyes, and the shield keeps slag and shit from falling onto your face.

A Pipeliner (also known as the best helmet ever manufactured) is this. It's lightweight, indestructible, paintable, and has the sex appeal of a shirtless Theodore Roosevelt punching a bear. That's a lot of sex appeal.

u/content404 · 5 pointsr/Anarchism

Check this out. Not as good as a motorcycle helmet but it is inconspicuous.

u/Ener_Ji · 4 pointsr/RealTesla

Sure it is, if it's the right kind of hat. Why do you think everyone is wearing the same hat? And the same goggles? For safety.

Black Baseball Bump Cap - Lightweight Safety Hard hat Head Protection Cap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AMUXWTE/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_FzVDDbHSKHF46

u/acherem13 · 3 pointsr/Vive

Welding headgear- any should do if you happen to have one laying around, but you want to make sure it has 2 straps over the top instead of just 1 which you find with the cheaper ones. It provides more distributed support. This one should do. I use this one, but the one I found for you just seems better.

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3D printable adapter piece that connects the Vive to the Welding mask. If you do not have access to a 3D printer this job may cost you ~$15-20.

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That's it, all you would need to do it cut off the front piece of the mask so the sides are flush and use some zipties or velcro to attach the cable coming from the HMD to at least one of the 2 straps on your head for further stability. Overall the price to purchase everything fresh would probably lean around $40-45. If you feel the integrated headphones are worth if for the extra $55 + HTC Shipping then go for the DAS, for me though it was a non-issue.

EDIT: If you need pictures of my setup I can post them, but once you get the parts it's pretty intuitive what you need to do.

u/I2eflux · 3 pointsr/Vive

The page says "12 pieces available", not too sure if I buy 1 "piece", or if I need to up my quantity to 12 to get all the pieces.

I guess I'm confused because it's not clear which pieces I'm electing to buy...

Edit: Thinking of buying this instead. Any thoughts? Think it'll do what OP's been able to muster? I know NOTHING ^^^^^John ^^^^^Snow about welding helmets and thier accessories, but I want a better mounting solution soooooo bad...

u/tryin_to_weld · 3 pointsr/Welding

I recommend this hood for new booty welders and experienced alike, it will probably last you your entire welding career. It cheap, very durable, and it's easy to modify to your preferences.

u/Pdan4 · 3 pointsr/OSHA
u/theoans · 3 pointsr/Welding

Get a fliphood hood with an auto darkening lens. This is what I use everyday and I would never go back to the other hoods. When I need to grind flip up and full face protection. When I weld flip down and auto darkening

(1). Fibre-Metal by Honeywell Classic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NL1S5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.AhRDbG4Y6KVY




(2). ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WE9XXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UzhRDbB3SG6EQ


Just make sure to use 3 protective lense

(3). Protective lense. " https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QC67KR8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yEhRDb8CTXD1B


One for the front when it’s down. And when it’s up, One on the hood to protect your face. And the last one again when it’s up to protect the backside of the auto darkening lense.

Also the auto darkening lense and the protective cover are called 2x4. And 2x4 lense should fit In the hood.

u/JackSchitt · 3 pointsr/Welding

I have a few hoods, I switched from a Miller titanium to a miller digital infinity. The viewing area of the infinity is larger, but I've had issues with it not activating while doing a particular weld where I have about a 1 inch gap to look threw, even after maxing the sensitivity, my titanium never had that issue. My buddy switched from a digital infinity to a 3m because its not as heavy, and better on his neck. I'd recommend a digital elite, if you do a moderate amount of grinding spend a little more for the titanium.

u/MetalAsFork · 2 pointsr/hockey

Whenever I see something like this, it reminds me that it's inevitable that someone won't be as lucky as Ellis.

I hope we can make some kind of kevlar gorgets mandatory before we're reacting to a(nother) fatality on the ice.

[They already exist] (https://www.amazon.com/Kevlar-Certified-Protection-Tear-2-Puncture-2/dp/B01EVQF666), it's just a matter of the league and the PA being proactive, and maybe designing a more sporty version that's minimally cumbersome. It could be vented or meshy... but there should be something.

Protecc ya neck

u/IronColumn · 2 pointsr/ThriftStoreHauls

Great find!

It seems like a small thing, but if you throw some of these on there, along with some new bar tape, it'll feel/look great (and make riding on the hoods a non-painful proposition.

u/JeffePortland · 2 pointsr/Vive

> one of these

I'm going with this-
http://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Safety-Replacement-Headgear-Adjustable/dp/B004RIFGE6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
It is more expensive but it looks like one piece that you can take the side knobbies off completely. The only adjustments are the top strap and the back knob.

u/DrunkBeavis · 2 pointsr/Welding

I love my gray Tigerhood. Flip-up lens for a lot cheaper than that pipeliner.

u/chzaplx · 2 pointsr/Welding

I'm not a pro welder or anything, but I upgraded from a cheap HF model to this Lincoln and am pretty happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/Welding-Helmet-Black-3350-Series/dp/B019G6T4RS/

Also figured out I had left some of the green tinted packing plastic on for like almost a year, and it still had better visibility than my old helmet that whole time.

u/bradsears · 2 pointsr/Vive

I already posted this in viveforsale. Hopefully this minor cross post is allowed.

The mod is made from a miller headgear (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00826AM7A/ref=cm_sw_su_dp) and a 3d printed part: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1696706
I thought it would flip up like a welder's headgear. It does not and I don't use it. Looking for a good home and will consider a wide rage of trades. I'm in Toronto.
The 3d print is visually a bit crude where it connects to the headset as you can see in the photos. The connection is solid and works perfectly. PM me

u/ecclectic · 2 pointsr/Welding

Just get one of these

u/SgtBaxter · 2 pointsr/cycling

These will fit them just fine

Although I'd suggest getting better brake handles. I got some Shimano 600 drilled off eBay for $15 in pristine condition, but that was blind luck because other auctions had them selling for $50+, Now I see them for $130.

There are also retro looking modern handles that are supposed to work really really well and aren't terribly expensive . It's a worthwhile upgrade.

u/cizot · 2 pointsr/Welding
u/desktop_version_bot · 2 pointsr/Welding
u/55man · 2 pointsr/Welding

can’t go wrong with the pipeliner by fibre metal. I cut off the front and put a sellstrom flip front and an auto darkening lens in. The clear lenses should be supplied at just about every employer and they are cheap anyway.

hood

flip front adapter

auto lens

clear lenses

I also have a Lincoln viking 3350 and I absolutely recommend it but I prefer my custom pipeliner.

Edit: Also, you can keep the fixed shade in your bag just in case your auto lens malfunctions.

u/ecodick · 2 pointsr/Welding

This one's been going strong for 2 years. I did have to drill an extra hole it two for the little pins that adjust the to make it work, but it's better than what the hood came with

u/LittleHelperRobot · 2 pointsr/Welding

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I5JQIO/ref=s9_cartx_hm_bFkTJ_d8_g469_i3

^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?

u/wescotte · 2 pointsr/Vive

Are you using this one? I found that if you move the middle strap so it sits further back on your head it tends to sit better. Also, did you cut the front strap off?

u/The_Arc_Artisan_ · 2 pointsr/Welding

Fibre-metal Pipeliner coupled with either a glass gold shade 10 or a Tradesman auto-darkening lens for $60

I would suggest starting with the passive, but whatever lens you choose i would still go with the pipeliner because of it's durability and lightweight.

u/TealcLOL · 2 pointsr/Vive

The headgear alone is $22. Did you 3D print that as well?

u/hardturkeycider · 2 pointsr/DIY

If you want to get fancy and comfy, buy the straps for a welding helmet. They're designed to be worn all day, have a built in sweatband, and have a really cool ratchet tightening mechanism:

Jackson Safety Headgear

Hope this helps!

u/drunkadvice · 2 pointsr/Multicopter
u/Soverance · 2 pointsr/Welding

I recently started teaching myself to MIG weld in my garage, and went with these products:

  • Gloves
  • Helmet
  • Jacket

    I can attest to them being quality products, especially considering their price. I didn't get a cap, because I didn't really know that was a thing... but I just wear a baseball cap backwards and it seems to work fine.
u/d412k5t412 · 2 pointsr/Vive

This is what I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00826AM7A

I cut off the front portion where the foam is.

u/brainwad · 2 pointsr/bicycling

such as these: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C17OEW/. I just bought a pair for my Raleigh with the same levers.

u/nw15062 · 2 pointsr/Vive

Hi,
I wanted to share my creation, my original Vive head strap started to come apart so I sent it out to be warranty replaced, in the meantime I bought a welding mask headgear from amazon. Removed the front strap and 3d printed some left right bracket.

This unit allows for depressing a button on each side and removing the HMD by pulling it forward from the face, quick release essentially, leaving the head strap on your head while removing the HMD. also the knobs on the side can be loosened and the whole thing can flip up onto my forehead.

I have the STL files for 3d printing if anyone is interested I have posted them because I am continuing to make fine modifications.

[Head Gear] (https://amzn.com/B00826AM7A)

[Photo 1] (http://i.imgur.com/AbpRteQ.jpg)

[Photo 2] (http://i.imgur.com/GmJO2tg.jpg)

Photo 3

[Bracket] (http://i.imgur.com/Bu8ALe1.png)

I hope the images display properly, this is my first reddit post.

u/board4life · 1 pointr/Welding

Work in a heavy duty fab shop, run a pipeliner with an auto in it. I've got the flip-up on it, which is extra handy given the policy on faceshields while grinding. A lot of other guys use the modern style hoods (company provides an adflo for everyone, or they just use their own "normal" auto dark). But they always have to switch between weld and grind modes or switch to a hood with just a clear in it to grind, they don't wanna grind on the expensive clears. I just flip the lens and grind away. Super light, doesn't reflect much light inside because of the chin, never catch sparks on my neck or chest. I'd highly recommend the pipeliner with an autodark in it for school, even if it's not the flip up (the flip up has some lens thickness restrictions since it slides in the side like a pancake, had to file the opening out a bit on mine). Get a gold 10 as well to run open roots with, sucks if your lens flickers the entire time you're doing those with stick.

Mine is the rubber band headgear, which was instantly replaced by surgical tubing. Had it for almost 2 years now and the only other hood I own is a pancake.

Hood w/ flip

Lens. I've run everything from TIG at 50 amps to 1/16" dual shield at 29v 300 wfs with that lens, love it. We'll see how it holds up to mcaw on monday.

u/geetargod · 1 pointr/EDC

Jackson Safety Insight Variable Auto Darkening Welding Helmet (46101) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HTMLPLE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_su5vDb6MHW04H

That’s the hood that I use I think that’s the link to the one I bought

u/Wood-Wolf · 1 pointr/Welding

I don't know if this is allowed, but here's a speedglass for $160

3M Speedglas Black Welding Helmet 100 with Auto-Darkening Filter 100V- Shades 8-12, Model 07-0012-31BL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TM0SDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jXDtDbHMN3XVS

u/chevelle1258 · 1 pointr/Welding

I'm not sure how well it works with stick arc, but this helmet works great with TIG and has a shade variability from 4-13. 4 sensors on it as well as a delay and sensitivity setting on it. It changes in the same speed that the one you found changes in and i think all the parts of replaceable including the batteries.

u/zipposurfer · 1 pointr/Welding

If you are talking sub-$100, I really like this combo: get a cheap, new or used pipeliner style hood with a 2x4 lens. Jackson, Honeywell, etc. Then go on Amazon and buy the ArcOne Tradesman auto-darkening lens for $70 (currently), shade 10 with a 3-year warranty. You'll get an indestructible hood you can trash around with an excellent and lightweight lens, great clarity and color, and can easily swap the lens between hoods or trade out for a fixed-shade lens if needed. I've been really happy with mine.

u/LawlessCoffeh · 1 pointr/coolguides
u/neuralsnafu · 1 pointr/Welding

Lincoln Electric 2X4 C-Series Auto-Darkening Welding Lens Variable Shade 8-13 KP3775-1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TMQRTX1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tZKODbVFFRHDM

u/Warsawwarrior3 · 1 pointr/Welding

Yeah it’s I higher end hood I also have a fiber metal pipeliner hood with a auto tint filter lenses Auto tint filter lenses that set up would be like $140 ish maybe lower that is a very rugged hood they last forever

u/TheRogueJuggler · 1 pointr/juggling

This is what I used to learn how to juggle. Got all the necessities covered. TR Industrial Forestry Safety Helmet and Hearing Protection System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00REG8JNS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YqBNAbPDBMFB6

u/asian_monkey_welder · 1 pointr/Welding

are you using a hardhat? or just the welding helmet? Miller Headgear is the best i've seen thus far. It's comfy and tightens up nicely, just don't over tighten it too often.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/Welding

3M Speedglas Welding Helmet 9100, 06-0100-30iSW, with ADF 9100XXi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015QLZPCU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mXv4Db2V4VRR6

u/CharacterUse · 1 pointr/AutoDetailing

Ouch.

Look after yourself. Gloves with knuckle pads, elbow pads and one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Baseball-Bump-Cap-Lightweight-x/dp/B00AMUXWTE

it's a hard hat (well, bump hat) but looks like a baseball cap.

u/Skuggsja · 1 pointr/bicycling

Remember to get the non-aero type (where the cable exists the lever from the top), since that's what fits your levers.

u/SuperSpy- · 1 pointr/Welding

I bought one of these a few years ago when I started getting into hobby welding with a cheapish flux core MIG machine (Lincoln weld-pak HD), and it's been great.

I don't know how well it would stand up to heavy use, but for me it's been a great helmet, and dirt cheap. Once I got the sensitivity and delay dialed in, I've never had any problems with arc flash (apart from the few times I forget to lower it >_<).

u/ColoradoKEV15 · 1 pointr/Welding

Have this lens in my Huntsman 900 series slide lens. Works great!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003WE9XXQ/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/BurntPaper · 1 pointr/Welding

Just depends on what process you're using, and what amperage. You can swap out the lens though, so you can literally use it for anything with the right lens. It's a common size, so you can get any shade for it you want. It comes with a #10 lens which is an all-around good shade. If you're running low amperage you may need to move down to a #9 for better visibility. If you're cranking high amps, especially if you're doing higher amperage TIG, you'll probably want to move up to a darker lens. Highest I generally run is 140 amps for stick and a #10 doesn't leave me with eye fatigue at the end of the day. I use THIS lens if I'm running fixed shade and it's a big improvement over the stock one, it really makes the colors of the puddle pop so it's easier to see. If you prefer auto darkening, you can get something like THIS. The colors definitely don't pop as nicely and I feel like I get a bit more eye fatigue, but AD is just so damn convenient. There are definitely better AD lenses for it, but I'm a broke student right now so I'm just gonna keep working with what I have for right now.

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Custom Head mount for vive by nw15062


Hi,
I wanted to share my creation, my original Vive head strap started to come apart so I sent it out to be warranty replaced, in the meantime I bought a welding mask headgear from amazon. Removed the front strap and 3d printed some left right bracket.

This unit allows for depressing a button on each side and removing the HMD by pulling it forward from the face, quick release essentially, leaving the head strap on your head while removing the HMD. also the knobs on the side can be loosened and the whole thing can flip up onto my forehead.

I have the STL files for 3d printing if anyone is interested I have posted them because I am continuing to make fine modifications.

[Head Gear] (https://amzn.com/B00826AM7A)
(http://i.imgur.com/AbpRteQ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GmJO2tg.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eTn3yJ3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Bu8ALe1.png)

I hope the images display properly, this is my first reddit post.

	


	


	


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u/EasyE0287 · 0 pointsr/pics
u/Sniperawd · -1 pointsr/Welding

Antra AH6-260-0000 Solar Power Auto Darkening Welding Helmet with AntFi X60-2 Wide Shade Range 4/5-9/9-13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWAEYV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_R8fk6QqN7m16t