Modified MillerElite Hood

[StillBoostin]

Saw this on E-bay and though it looked like a good idea. Of course I would never pay that crazy price, but sure looks like a good idea, and easy to make. And no I'm not the seller or even know the seller. Just to make that disclaimer.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Brand-New...3286.m14.l1318


James

[Fishy Jim]

The fans seem like a good idea in theory, but the reality is that I appreciate how my hood blocks the fumes from what I've got my nose up against. Blowing it right into my eyes wouldn't be an improvement.

[StillBoostin]

I like the I-pod holder and player. I'm cheap so a MP3 player would do me. And have the fans sucking out so I stop smelling coffee breath. And one in the back to give fresh air. Just throwing out ideas. I'm sure some one else has done some killer modding to their hood. Just trying to spark new conversation.

James

[Laiky]

That is Ghetto! increase your risk of cancer, and get a neck ache all at the same time!! If i wanted an i pod i would put it on my belt along with the battery pack for the fans. If they had a filter on the fans and a belt clip battery i might be interested.

[Fishy Jim]

If I want portable sound, I just use my blue tooth stereo headphones playing off my cell phone's mp3 player (samsung A707). No wires and no added weight to my hood.

The plantronics head phones were less than an ipod, and I only spent $10 on the 2GB microSD card that holds a few hours of tunes in the phone.

[StillBoostin]

If I want portable sound, I just use my blue tooth stereo headphones playing off my cell phone's mp3 player (samsung A707). No wires and no added weight to my hood.

The plantronics head phones were less than an ipod, and I only spent $10 on the 2GB microSD card that holds a few hours of tunes in the phone.

Great Idea. Go wireless. I have a 2gig micro SD card in my phone. Now to down load some songs and buy a wireless headphone. Which one do you recommend? Bluetooth is $$$ !

James

[Fishy Jim]

I have the plantronics P590's. They're just as stout as the commercial headsets they sell. Great sound quality too. The only issue I have is that they're a little tight so extended periods can leave you with sore ears (but they don't fall off either). Typically, I'd prefer a circumaural phone, but that's due to my sound engineering background - so that could have a lot to do with my dislike of their comfort.

The nice thing about the p590's is that it comes with a transmitter you can plug into any mini phone jack (or adapter for a 1/4" jack). So anything that puts out sound can be broadcast to the headphones. The adapter is about 1.5" OD by maybe 1/2" thick, so you can stick it on an mp3 player just the same if you wanted to use them with another music source (like the shop computer).

I really only wear mine while I'm doing yard work, since I have a big stereo in the shop (fed mp3's via the computer) They'll pick up a signal from the tiny transmitter for a good 100' as long as the obstacle isn't too thick (they won't transmit through my 18" maples). I'm starting machining classes in another 6 weeks or so, so I'm thinking I might be getting more use out of them this fall.

If you're listening to something via the transmitter, it'll beep you over to a phone call too. Pretty sweet technology.

[wolfie]

since i work in a 1 man shop i can crank the tunes or talk raido as loud as i would want. but the idea of having fans blowing on my face sounds good, as it is darn hot in my shop in the summer 100 to 107 normaly (hate the Heat) now if there were someway to block the fumes? humm

[c wagner]

since i work in a 1 man shop i can crank the tunes or talk raido as loud as i would want. but the idea of having fans blowing on my face sounds good, as it is darn hot in my shop in the summer 100 to 107 normaly (hate the Heat) now if there were someway to block the fumes? humm

I think if the fans sucked the air out of the helmet it would provide you with some nice cool air. (well nice as long as it didn't pull to many fumes in the back side and maybe the air wouldn't be all that cool either!)

Lots of guys in our shop set a fan on their table (when welding smaller stuff) that sucks the fumes away. Works pretty good, amazing how fast a white fan turns black!

[StillBoostin]

I like the idea of the fans pulling air out of hood. It should draw fresh air from the back of the hood and cause a cooling effect from the air circulating around in the hood. And the fan sucking the fumes away from the work piece is a good idea. Thanks for the ideas.

James

[Green MT Welder]

the tunes would be cool 100 ft up

[tasslehawf]

Sheesh. For $700, I could make money designing and selling units like these. And A LOT better looking.

[FormerTankSarge]

Too Much!

Way too much money for most of us....

[metalmeltr]

You can mount the fan inside the helment so it recurculates air inside he helmet and there is no risk of sparks coming in from the outside of the helmet.