Band Saw Light

[EdK]

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

         

         

         

[Dr Stan]

Where did you purchase the light?

[rleete]

https://www.amazon.com/LEPOWER-Reading-C...rce=1&th=1

[rleete]

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.

[EdK]

(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

[rleete]

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

[rubes]

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.

[EdK]

(08-17-2024, 10:15 AM)rleete Wrote: Wow, that's a lot of work to just scrap. I guess you're even more disappointed than me.

And there was still a lot more work to get it functional so I just took it off of my plate. The only reason I was going to install it was because I already had the light.

Ed

[EdK]

(08-17-2024, 10:15 AM)rleete Wrote: ....

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

I have these that are stuck on both sides of my mill column. Plenty bright for me.

Magnetic Mount Lights

Ed

[Highpower]

(08-17-2024, 11:12 AM)rubes Wrote: 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.

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.