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Band Saw Light
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03-24-2024, 05:52 PM
I've had this light sitting around for quite some time now. I originally bought it for a different use but that didn't work out so well so I decided to eventually get it installed on the band saw. That day has finally arrived. I still need to wire it in but most of the work is done now.
Ed 
07-16-2024, 04:42 AM
Where did you purchase the light?
07-16-2024, 06:08 AM
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts
08-16-2024, 09:58 AM
Ed, on a scale of 1-10, how happy are you with this light? Mine is temperamental; I think the wire might have a break. I'm also a bit disappointed in the light output, but I will say that the diffuser is nice, causing less glare.
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts
08-17-2024, 02:29 AM
(08-16-2024, 09:58 AM)rleete Wrote: Ed, on a scale of 1-10, how happy are you with this light? Mine is temperamental; I think the wire might have a break. I'm also a bit disappointed in the light output, but I will say that the diffuser is nice, causing less glare. I aborted that project and don't have a light on my band saw. It wasn't worth my effort for the minor gain in convenience. I threw the light in the trash. Ed
08-17-2024, 10:15 AM
Wow, that's a lot of work to just scrap. I guess you're even more disappointed than me.
I have another light that I stick to my mill column. It's magnetic. Also, straight 110V, so easy to plug in anywhere. I guess I will get another one of them. Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/365042963638 Best price I found. Also on Amazon for just under 30 bucks. Make sure you get one that is 10W. If anything, it's too bright, but more light is better than not enough
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts
08-17-2024, 11:12 AM
I have a similar one, with the same goose neck, on my mill. the goose neck is so limp it does not hold position.
Although, now that I think about it, it could be due to the fact I have the base mounted such that the goose neck comes out horizontal. that is the area that will not stay put and sags. I was gonna try a couple of these: https://www.harborfreight.com/500-lumen-...59536.html But I dont like battery powered or rechargeable cause they are always dead when you need them. first world problems I guess.
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08-17-2024, 01:31 PM
08-17-2024, 01:37 PM
(08-17-2024, 10:15 AM)rleete Wrote: .... I have these that are stuck on both sides of my mill column. Plenty bright for me. Magnetic Mount Lights Ed 
08-17-2024, 09:45 PM
(08-17-2024, 11:12 AM)rubes Wrote: I was gonna try a couple of these: I don't think you would be sorry with that light. I have a few of those HF lights and love them. Super strong magnet in the base and you have 3 light options. They are powered by a single 18650 cell and can be charged either through the USB-B port on the light itself, or you can just drop the battery out the back and put it in a desktop charger if you prefer. The light will last quite a long time on the low setting and you still get a good amount of light. SUPER bright on high, but of course you pay for that in reduced run time. They have a small sticker stuck to the bottom of the magnet that is meant to prevent scratches I suppose, that usually falls off in time. I just clean the remaining adhesive off of the magnet and carry on. I have a desktop charger that holds multiple 18650 cells and always have a stash of extra batteries charged and ready to go when needed. But once charged they hold it for a good long time. 
Willie
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