Bandsaw Light!

[Bgladd]

Hi all! I have a Laguna 1412, and I'm hoping to avoid dropping $100 on the Laguna light.

I saw this one on Lee Valley, however.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=71189&cat=1,70596,43349,71189

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Any bits of advice?

Thanks so much!

Ben

 

[Billedis]

a light is how you see it!

 

[copcarcollector]

I have that Lee Valley light, I keep it on my MFT/3. I think the light output is not optimum for a band saw, even with the ability to adjust the beam of light, I just think there is not much "oomph" there.

I have one of these from Rockler on my band saw and my lathe. I use an LED floodlight and get a ton of extra light where I want it. The base is magnetic and so far the light stays put

http://www.rockler.com/24-snake-arm-shop-light

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[nclemmons]

I have five of the Lee Valley lights and use them on several machines including the bandsaw and MFT/3. 

They work great, but they do consume batteries, so I recommend you get a charger and a supply of NiMH AA batteries.  They run on 3 at a time.

I use this charger:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FWXTK0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With the charger, I've been very happy with the light.  A set of batteries lasts about 90 minutes of full use with plenty of brightness.

neil

 

[Bgladd]

Lee Valley has a free shipping incentive going on now, too...

 

[stvrowe]

I prefer Moffatt lamps on my machinery and of the non-magnetic type.  There are several different mounting and length options available and they have a metal shield covering the bulb.

Moffatt Lamps