Are you a fan of shows like American Restoration, American Pickers, and How It's Made? Perhaps you are a welder yourself? One thing that we can probably agree on is that welding hoods are pretty cool. I scoured the internet for some of the coolest customized hoods I could find. Rank your favorites here, and add your own! And check out the website for Climax Portable Machining and Welding Systems, they have some awesome stuff!
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DIY Welding Hood
This is all you need really. Found at http://www.layitlow.com/forums/13-hydraulics/202919-welding-helmets.html .
Cobra On a Hood
Hey cool, a cobra on a hood! And there's a lady wearing it, so bonus! Found at http://cdasign.com/welding-helmet-graphics/
Scary Hood of Darkness
This one was taken under harsh conditions... Over 100 degrees. This one was submitted by user "SAYRE" over at http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?s=1f508247b5f2f0f48d9b763d03f5eb2a&t=25711&page=2 The badassery is utterly palpable.
Well Used Hood With Flames
Nice well worn hood from user SWells over at http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=25711 .
Hello Kitty
Gonna go out on a limb and guess that this one was made for the ladies. Found this one at http://www.kittyhell.com/2008/07/28/hello-kitty-welding-mask-helmet/ .
Iron Man Hood
Found this one at Welding Web (http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=25711) from a solderer named DRock. Pretty bad ass if you ask me.
Good Ol' American Hood
Good ol' Stars n' Bars
Hawaiian Babe On the Hood
This one is notable for the Hawaiian looking babe on the hood. Found at http://www.powerstudios.com.au/gallery/cool+stuff/big+boys+toys/ .
Wicked Flame Hood
Another one from http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=25711&page=2 and it's pretty epically bad ass. This one is from user "Biscuit" and you can't escape the bad-assery.
Hoodlum Skull Welding Helmet
Pretty much bad ass. Found here: http://www.oobject.com/wonderful-welding-masks/hoodlum-skull-welding-helmet/1909/