Lighting tip

Another idea is to get one of the led flashlights and use that as the basis for a light on the end of the tool. should be great for hollow work ;-)

Brian

Tom, what about heat? Halogen bulbs can get extremely hot. Have you considered going with LED's? Some are awfull bright, they generate next to no heat and are extremely energy efficient.

"Mike R. Courteau" wrote: (clip) Have you considered going with LED's? Some are awfull bright, they generate next to no heat and are extremely energy efficient. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I use an LED light held to my forehead by and elastic headband. I can put the light right where I want it by leaning or turning my head without having to interrupt the cut. I don't need this very often, but when I do it works really well.

I use the same light when I am barbecuing in the back yard after dark. The food tastes really good, so I know it is a good method. ;-)

I use the Halogen Lights attached to a Microphone Gooseneck gives me a very Bright Light Source anywhere that I want it, since I made these LED's have become the Light Source of choice and this is the route I would take if I ever need to replace my current set up.

Details of my set up can be found in the Hints and Tips Section on my Web Site

Clip flood still my light of choice. Cooler by a bunch, but I don't get the electrostatic dust collection a PVC outfit would give.

Not a bad tip, but maybe more work than is necessary- I've got a floor standing gooseneck lamp from some department store or another with a regular incandescent lightbulb next to the lathe. IIRC, it was a "bonus" lamp in a box with another one that we actually wanted, and the pair of them cost $15. A sixty watt bulb near the work has always seemed like plenty of light to me.

The idea was to be quick, simple, and inexpensive but effective. The light bar allows each of the 3 lights to be adjusted to a different focus point. Also no bulky hoods or trying to find some clamping source. Quic and easy to move to any angle or perspective.

I've found the lights at Lowes from $10.44 to $29.95 on sale. Heat's no issue since they're small and out of the way (50w each). Quality of the light is excellent. Didn't see any LEDs on a similar bar and I've only seen lower wattage ones.

The idea wasn't just for hollowing but rather that it also worked for that. Also, many of us use an outside to inside light source to gauge thickness while hollowing. Simple to move close to work and then away so it doesn't dry out the wood.

S>> One of the fellows at the club came up with an idea. Get a halogen 50w >> light

Leo thanks!! I've got two of those things and never thought to use 'em at the grill. Want to finish the deck "kitchen" including lights but that's down on the list.:-)

TomNie