Post by jaco on Dec 29, 2007 6:19:43 GMT
I always found lighting a problem in the workshop, especially certain "dead" spots, despite lots of lights all round.
The router table is in a "dead" spot and needed some light. Stand alone lights next to it were not a good solution and were always in the way.
(surprising how long one can live with the problem, till one day it was knocked over)
So some grey matter had to be stirred up and applied! ;D ;D ;D
The solution
A 12 volt spot light on a flexible arm, which is mounted to the fence, out the way of work being done.
It moves with the fence all the time, ensuring consistent good light and visibility.
A small box was made from scrap pine to accommodate the small 12v transformer. This is attached to the side of the fence.
The flexible arm is bolted to the box with the small spot at the other end.
The 220v has its own plug (not connected to the router) as the light is used when setting up the bits and adjusting the fence.
Next light will be on the lathe!
Time??
The router table is in a "dead" spot and needed some light. Stand alone lights next to it were not a good solution and were always in the way.
(surprising how long one can live with the problem, till one day it was knocked over)
So some grey matter had to be stirred up and applied! ;D ;D ;D
The solution
A 12 volt spot light on a flexible arm, which is mounted to the fence, out the way of work being done.
It moves with the fence all the time, ensuring consistent good light and visibility.
A small box was made from scrap pine to accommodate the small 12v transformer. This is attached to the side of the fence.
The flexible arm is bolted to the box with the small spot at the other end.
The 220v has its own plug (not connected to the router) as the light is used when setting up the bits and adjusting the fence.
Next light will be on the lathe!
Time??
