Lincoln ElectricKP3046-150 Cheater Lens Kit,For VIKING(TM) Series G9582977

I used inside my Lincoln welding helmet

I bought this and was very satisfied with it. But the only down fall to it, is that it scratches easily. I tried taking really good care of it, but it still ended up scratching. Still giving it two thumbs up and I still bought a couple more.

We are all getting older, and using the "cheater" reading glasses. I was trying to use "cheaters" while welding as well. Except that they kept fogging up from the heat. I was skeptical about trying this item since it was listed so cheap in price. I was wrong! This lens works flawlessly, clips right in, and instant magnification! No more leaning in so far that you can feel the heat while welding. I wish I knew about this item a long time ago. Now if a welding helmet manufacturer can build a better set of headgear instead of the plastic junk ratchet strap that is in ALL welding helmets, things would be good.

I bought this because my up-close vision is slightly bad and, also being colorblind, I had a hard time seeing the puddle when Tig welding aluminum.This does a great job of enabling me to see better when Tig welding. Unfortunately, it does so at the expense of seeing anything else with any clarity. That's a trade-off, I suppose, but it definitely takes away some of the benefits of having an auto-darkening hood (one of which, being I don't have to keep raising and lowering it all the time)

Works just fine for the Harbor Freight flame helmet (around $50 to $60 model). No mods or jacking anything up needed - fights with factory clamp. Excellent vision without having to change glasses.