estesbubba Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 I have a crappy HF magnetic light for my bandsaw and it always needs something fixed on it each year so I'm ready to toss. Any suggestions for a flexible task light for the bandsaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Go to your nearest Ikea. Yup Ikea and buy one of their clip on lights. I blogged about them here http://tmcwoodworks.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/ikea-worklights.html Having used them for about 6 months I can only say they are superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Here is one I've been looking at http://www.rockler.com/24-snake-arm-shop-light . Here is another style only cheaper http://www.rockler.com/magtite-base-work-light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Any decent LED bulb in an IKEA or other magnetic base lamp is a good direction to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 I've used this light on my bandsaw for a few months now and had awesome luck with it! It's easy to adjust and doesn't move when using the saw.. http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2003199/1641/Magnetic-or-Clip-On-Base-Work-Light.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I don't have a local IKEA but Amazon Prime will have my IKEA LED here tomorrow! Hopefully it isn't a challenge trying to find a good spot on my bandsaw to clip it. Thanks for the tips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I use task lighting from Sunnex. These are used in the medical field and very well made (and very very expensive). Medical facilities are switching over to the LED units (at about $400-$500/light) and dumping the HID units for cents on the $$. I bought five last year for under $200 -- all in excellent to mint condition. eBay is your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I use task lighting from Sunnex. These are used in the medical field and very well made (and very very expensive). Medical facilities are switching over to the LED units (at about $400-$500/light) and dumping the HID units for cents on the $$. I bought five last year for under $200 -- all in excellent to mint condition. eBay is your friend Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about...GOOD lights. But you got a link for the 40 bucks a pop deal? I'm finding $200+ everywhere, including ebay. Edit: Nevermind...didn't see you bought used...none available at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I don't have a local IKEA but Amazon Prime will have my IKEA LED here tomorrow! Hopefully it isn't a challenge trying to find a good spot on my bandsaw to clip it. Thanks for the tips. I have mine clipped onto the tension adjustment knob. The powerblock on mine plugs into an electrical outlet socket positioned above the bandsaw. There is enough length in the gooseneck to get the LED lamp head right over the top of the blade. Obviously it depends upon each individuals bandsaw but there are plenty of mounting points on most machines. I have another clip-on lamp on the drill press too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Kolva Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I got 2 of the LED magnetic lights from Lee Valley when they had em on the Intro/New product sale. Work really well, only down side it they will drain the batteries if you forget to turn the lamp off. http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=71189&cat=1,70596,43349,71189 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbb Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I got 2 of the LED magnetic lights from Lee Valley when they had em on the Intro/New product sale. Work really well, only down side it they will drain the batteries if you forget to turn the lamp off. http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=71189&cat=1,70596,43349,71189 I bought this too and like the fact that it has no cord and can be moved easily. I am still on my first set of batteries 4 months later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Exactly what I was looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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