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Title: lighting
Post by: thumbs on September 10, 2010, 06:37:17 pm

I have been wondering what others use to maximize their light--I have over head shop lights but could use something better--any suggestions out there--Richard aka thumbs

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: carlton4143 on September 10, 2010, 06:58:24 pm

I use a 8" magnifying  plus a 4ft 4 bulb overhead light.
 :D

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: Rapid Roger on September 10, 2010, 07:08:02 pm

I have floursent lighting in the shop but, I also have a light in a flexable neck that is designed for the DeWalt scroll saw too. I'm sure you have seen them on pictures of the DeWalt saw before. Watch some of Steves vidios of his demonstrations.
 Depending on what saw you have the mfg. may offer something simular for your saw or you could jury-rig something that will work.
I use to have a reading light on a long arm with an elbow but it always seemed to get too hot, sag down at the wrong time or just be in the way, so I got rid of it.

Rog

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: dgman on September 10, 2010, 07:26:44 pm

Hey Thumbs, In addition to overhead florescent lights, I have a lighted magnifier light mounted on the left side of the saw, and another light on the right side of the saw.
The magnifier has a florescent light, and the other has an incandescent light.

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: boxmaker on September 10, 2010, 09:14:35 pm

I have 4' florescent lights also, but I am looking into a lighted magnifier. Thanks for the pics Dgman, It gives me a good idea how to set it up. I haven't ordered my lighted magnifier yet, But I will be soon. I am still looking for a local source, I guess I will probably have to order online. Could you tell me what the brand or model number is, since you use this one I know this one will work for scrolling.

                                        Mark

                                                     

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: dgman on September 10, 2010, 09:57:24 pm

Hey Boxmaker, I got mine from Woodcraft. I think it list for $69 or so.

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: boxmaker on September 10, 2010, 11:15:03 pm

Thanks Dgman.

                                             Mark

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: Russ C on September 11, 2010, 05:17:56 am

I have eight 4' florescent lights in my shop, but I use lighted magnifier lamp and added a LED light to the end of the blower tube. Works great.  8)

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: julief on September 11, 2010, 06:20:20 am

I have a lighted magnifyer mounted on the upper arm of my saw.  Besides the flourescent lights on the ceiling, I have suspended flourescent lights at each of my work stations.

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: JohnS on September 11, 2010, 02:58:01 pm

   I use a lighted magnifier and had a bear of a time getting use to it but can't do without it now.  I found a lot of glare off the magnifying lense from the overhead lights so I turned them off.  What a difference.  It's much easier (for me) to concentrate on cutting when the pattern is the only thing that is lit. 

regards,

John

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: bettyswood on September 11, 2010, 05:54:19 pm

I put a CFL light bulb in my light and it is a lot cooler.

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: GrayBeard on September 11, 2010, 06:01:38 pm

I think it was mentioned but I will repeat....

You get what you pay for and the really cheap 'magnifier / light' combinations will not 'set still' and hold their position.
You can find them from $9.95 all the way up to over $200!

Get the best you can afford.

~~~GrayBeard~~~

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: dgman on September 11, 2010, 06:04:23 pm

Mine does stay where I need it. It was from Woodcraft.

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: Russ C on September 11, 2010, 06:37:21 pm

Excuse Me!!!! >:(   I bought mine from Harbor Freight for about $20.00, I have not had a problem with it staying still. First one is over a year old with the original bulb. Bought the second one for my Band Saw.  GB. The really "cheap 'magnifier / light" works great for me.  ::)  ::)  ::)

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: dgman on September 11, 2010, 06:43:25 pm

Your excused Russ! Actually my first magnifier was from Harbor Freight and it would not stay in place. I had to wrap rubber bands around the spring posts to add more tension to the springs. I was constantly adjusting it to keep it in place. I don't have that problem with my new one!

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: GrayBeard on September 11, 2010, 07:14:41 pm

Excuse me! :o

My first on was from Meisel Woodworks and it performed just like Dan said. Works fine if it can be placed and left alone but if there was any vibration or if it had to be moved frequently it WOULD NOT STAY PUT.

Got one from my stepson's jewelry findings supplier and it works great.
$12.95 vs. $43.00

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: Russ C on September 11, 2010, 08:28:59 pm

Defective Merchandise is what you must have purchased.  For me, mine works fine for $18.99    
::)  ::)  ::)

Ok GB, first you tell us to not buy cheap,,,,,

"You get what you pay for and the really cheap 'magnifier / light' combinations will not 'set still' and hold their position."

Then you tell us,,,,,

"Got one from my stepson's jewelry findings supplier and it works great.
$12.95 vs. $43.00"

 :o  :o  :o

Ok GB,    I am confused!!!!!!!

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: MadHatter on September 11, 2010, 10:47:55 pm

i use a magnifyer with light, and overhead lighting. oh and a desk top lamp that is possessed with a gremlin i call george lol.

Title: Re: lighting
Post by: GrayBeard on September 12, 2010, 09:22:12 am

 Resolving Confusion....
13 bucks = non-working light / magnifier
40 bucks = working light w/ magnifier

~~~GB~~~