Chet Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 I am looking for a light for my bandsaw. It's an older Laguna 1412 which came with a light but it is the older style light, not the ones they have now with the articulating arms. It's a nice light but just doesn't have any useful range as far as adjustment goes. This has me looking for something with a strong magnetic base because it will be in a vertical mounting situation and some sort of adjustability like a gooseneck or something. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave's Not Here Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Here is one example, there are many others, https://www.amazon.com/HHIP-8401-0049-Work-Lamp-Magnetic/dp/B01ADBIYEY/ref=sr_1_33?crid=1NQNQ8JNM1Z7N&keywords=magnetic+base+light&qid=1700181318&sprefix=magnectic+base+light%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Chet I have a couple one I really like and one that I don't like much i'll grab and post a couple pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Good question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/16/2023 at 4:56 PM, pkinneb said: Chet I have a couple one I really like and one that I don't like much i'll grab and post a couple pics tomorrow. Thanks, I appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 I have two of these on my DP and they work OK, but I got them on sale. Worth a look, magnet is strong and the light can be focused. Runs on battery or AC. https://www.woodcraft.com/products/led-shop-light-with-magnetic-base-and-clamp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 OK here is the one I like the best. Honestly not sure where I got it but here is a similar one on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R8H3JFN/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&pd_rd_i=B07R8H3JFN&pd_rd_w=Sr7st&content-id=amzn1.sym.d81b167d-1f9e-48b6-87d8-8aa5e473ea8c&pf_rd_p=d81b167d-1f9e-48b6-87d8-8aa5e473ea8c&pf_rd_r=THYJX0YXVX686V1ZNAR5&pd_rd_wg=TT4E7&pd_rd_r=d8a9e326-62c7-4171-a122-a4e5a16be27a&th=1 This one I like This one is worthless. Its too heavy and slides around way to much to be useful. Its also battery which is a pain becuase they are always dead when you need it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 @Mark J Thanks,I have been looking at that on from Woodcraft. On 11/17/2023 at 9:43 AM, pkinneb said: OK here is the one I like the best. Honestly not sure where I got it but here is a similar one on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R8H3JFN/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&pd_rd_i=B07R8H3JFN&pd_rd_w=Sr7st&content-id=amzn1.sym.d81b167d-1f9e-48b6-87d8-8aa5e473ea8c&pf_rd_p=d81b167d-1f9e-48b6-87d8-8aa5e473ea8c&pf_rd_r=THYJX0YXVX686V1ZNAR5&pd_rd_wg=TT4E7&pd_rd_r=d8a9e326-62c7-4171-a122-a4e5a16be27a&th=1 Thanks Paul. I like that type of magnetic base, I think I will be giving this a serious look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark J Posted November 17, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Whatever you buy, keep the receipt . Lighting is a personal thing. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 1:29 PM, Mark J said: Whatever you buy, keep the receipt . Lighting is a personal thing. So true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 @Chet, Woodcraft has the light I mentioned on deep discount for Black Friday. It may not be perfect, but well worth the $20 sale price. https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/blackfriday?trk_msg=Q6QFM3NCNLU4TC86RE3CUQNB3C&trk_contact=8DCICPSM1EDK8GKPTPJK77TVTK&trk_sid=EMM5EI87AMRADGP8MTB1RTODSC&trk_link=VV9KQPMMFML45B5M843O552694&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=HERE&utm_campaign=Black+Friday+Sale&page=5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 I thought I posted a comment here but I guess I never finished it. I've seen a few people put LED strip lights on the bottom of the top cabinet. Hopefully that description makes sense. You obviously don't have the flexibility to move the lighting like you would with a magnetic base light so you might get some shadows depending on what you're cutting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 On 11/22/2023 at 6:26 AM, Mark J said: @Chet, Woodcraft has the light I mentioned on deep discount for Black Friday. It may not be perfect, but well worth the $20 sale price. https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/blackfriday?trk_msg=Q6QFM3NCNLU4TC86RE3CUQNB3C&trk_contact=8DCICPSM1EDK8GKPTPJK77TVTK&trk_sid=EMM5EI87AMRADGP8MTB1RTODSC&trk_link=VV9KQPMMFML45B5M843O552694&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=HERE&utm_campaign=Black+Friday+Sale&page=5 Yeah, I saw that. It has me thinking about ordering a couple just to have around the shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted November 22, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 I use these inexpensive LED lights. I wired an outlet to the mains on the DP and bandsaw. This has proven to work very well for me. P.s. Here's how I added the power tap at the DP. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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