pkinneb Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 All I am in the market for some flex arm magnetic led work lights for my mortiser, bandsaws, drill press, etc. I am seeing them out there from $10 to $70 anyone have experience or better yet suggestions? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 I have one of these lights on my lathe and bandsaw. They work well, my only minor complaint is the cord is a little short. I have to be careful when I move my bandsaw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Interested as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 I have only found decent clip on lights, sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rainjer Posted January 27, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 I bought this one for my bandsaw. Search led sewing machine lamp. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Adam Savage Lights? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 I made several of these using an Ikea lamp. I use 3 or 4 at a time at the lathe for multi-directional lighting. Unfortunately Ikea discontinued these, but they may be available on Amazon. I went through several versions before settling on this. Quick tips if interested. Remove the bottom rubber jaw pad. Screw cup magnets through the lower jaw into a bit of plywood. Place a loose piece of wood in the jaws to direct the goose neck up rather than forward. You can still use as clamp. With good magnets it holds well to a vertical surface. My friend made this fixture from a HF magnetic base and another now discontinued Ikea lamp. His has a much longer goose neck. On the store bought front I got these from Woodcraft (on sale about $20-25 each). They are good, but I find the Ikea lamps provide a more uniform flood pattern and a more pleasing color temp. (I hate blue LED lights--makes me feel like I need to put on a hat and scarf). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Lamps (woodturnerswonders.com) I got one of the Super Nova's when I felt like splurging. After six months I got two more. Super bright, accurate color, long neck and cord. Very well thought out product 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted January 28, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 I added an outlet at my drill press and smaller bandsaw and used ones similar to the pic posted by rainjer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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