I bought these two lights for $4 with a $4 rebate at the local home center. The bodies are made of aluminum and they are reasonably bright using LEDs rather than a light bulb. Some time ago I bought a few goose-necks that are normally used for microphones with the intent on using them to hold some lights for the mill. That time has arrived. These should work real slick for shining light on the workpiece as I'm milling it. The lights are only about 4" long and 7/8" in diameter and are powered by three AA batteries. I'll wire a power supply into them so I don't have to deal with the batteries. Not bad for almost 0$.
Ed
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(09-07-2012, 04:34 PM)f350ca Wrote: [ -> ]Ed
If there is an Ikea close these little lights are great. The flex part is threaded onto the base, I made little brackets and have them on the lathe and mill.
http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20169658/
Greg,
That's a real nice option and would save me some work. I think I'll get one of those for the lathe. Thanks for posting the link.
Ed
I stole an idea from our friend
Jerry after seeing a picture of his machine with some trac-lights mounted on the wall behind it. I bought a set of the small halogen lights and a long section of track, and mounted it overhead if front of my mill. You can move the lights anywhere on the track and tilt & pivot them to point exactly where you need the light.
And since they are overhead and not down near the table, I don't have to worry about smacking into that goose neck that always seems to end up in the way. Plus, they keep me nice and warm in the winter.
(09-07-2012, 09:42 PM)Highpower Wrote: [ -> ]I stole an idea from our friend Jerry after seeing a picture of his machine with some trac-lights mounted on the wall behind it. I bought a set of the small halogen lights and a long section of track, and mounted it overhead if front of my mill. You can move the lights anywhere on the track and tilt & pivot them to point exactly where you need the light.
And since they are overhead and not down near the table, I don't have to worry about smacking into that goose neck that always seems to end up in the way. Plus, they keep me nice and warm in the winter.
Hay Willie show me your setup, I've been considering improving mine.
Jerry.
Nothing to it Jerry! Take your lights off the back wall, and then attach them to the ceiling over your head where you stand at the machine.
Those Ikea lights are neat, thanks for the link. I can use those in lots of places, good price too.