Do I Still Recommend The Harbor Freight Vulcan 13.5'' Hood After 4 Months?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ม.ค. 2025

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  • @bradfowler6464
    @bradfowler6464 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I had the previous hood (same model as yours) and was fairly satisfied with it, but it randomly started eating batteries. Like, once a month or quicker.
    Just, "lithium-crack-whore" level of battery consumption.
    I had a rechargeable YesWelder hood that was freaking amazing since August 1, 2024...and it died 2 days ago. Less than 6 months.
    Spent an absurd amount of time on Temu (yeah...shut up. It was still $100!) getting a refund.
    Just got back from HF.
    Picked up this one.
    Your review is definitely heartening, after the last couple years fighting with welding hoods!!

  • @gaugeblockjenga
    @gaugeblockjenga 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank you for the follow up! In many ways these types of follow ups are just as valuable than first impressions.

    • @TheAmericanCraftsmen
      @TheAmericanCraftsmen  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Hopefully plan to do another video for the lenses soon!

  • @ClockedOutGarage
    @ClockedOutGarage 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Harbor freight actually lists the replacement lenses on their website now!

    • @TheAmericanCraftsmen
      @TheAmericanCraftsmen  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just noticed that this weekend. Took em long enough. Should not have taken almost a year to get replacement lenses

    • @6wil0liam2
      @6wil0liam2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They are in store now

    • @Nickporter17
      @Nickporter17 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@6wil0liam2yep just bought a pack locally

  • @Cohen-welding-reviews
    @Cohen-welding-reviews หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please make another video about this hood. Thank you. I'm a beginner welder and I'm thinking about buying this hood. Much appreciated.

  • @rawbdiggity
    @rawbdiggity 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the update hopefully they have one in stock, on my way with the 20% coupon haha

    • @TheAmericanCraftsmen
      @TheAmericanCraftsmen  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wish I had a 20% off coupon when I bought mine 🤣

  • @dynobydon
    @dynobydon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there much difference in clarity between the two Vulcan hoods when welding? I have a Jackson Nexgen and my boss had the 10.1 Vulcan. It was actually better when welding than mine. Just wondering if there was a difference in clarity when welding between the two Vulcan helmets.

    • @TheAmericanCraftsmen
      @TheAmericanCraftsmen  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      There is an improvement in clarity but most of the differences I'd say is in color and viewing area and there seems to be less distortion.

  • @MartyHenderson-ie9sp
    @MartyHenderson-ie9sp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you store yours? I cannot find anything in the manual about turning it off. My first vulcan helmet ran the battery down if I did not set it to grind mode and this new style has a blinking green light in grind mode. Just trying to find out how to turn it off to save battery life. Thanks.

    • @TheAmericanCraftsmen
      @TheAmericanCraftsmen  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think it automatically powers off after a set time. I don't do anything to mine other than leave it in the hood bag where random lights won't turn it on

    • @MartyHenderson-ie9sp
      @MartyHenderson-ie9sp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheAmericanCraftsmen Thanks. I appreciate it.

    • @TheAmericanCraftsmen
      @TheAmericanCraftsmen  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem!