Adjustable workshop lighting

[ETAF]

I have just been in a Garage, NOT great lighting , and with a vice on a workmate, sharpened a lawnmower blade using a Dremel
I could do with some sort of Adjustable lighting, i can put on the object being worked on.
i have a couple of these worklamps, not sure if the 20W or 30W - https://www.wickes.co.uk/TP-Portabl...7Rv7dQOhCmGUU-zAo5BoCqSkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
which i had to balance around , BUT a light with a clamp - that I could attach to a Bench, workmate or even a table would be good

any suggestions
I plan to use the Dremel for quite a number of projects

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

How about a simple anglepoise lamp if the workpieces/area you want to light aren't big?

 

[ETAF]

i wondered about that , but was not sure how good the light would be with the normal LED bulbs these day - the worklights i have are around 20/30W and I guess 2000-4000 lumins

We have an angle poise in the office with a LED bulb in lowish light

I guess the max is around the 13W - (old 100W Equi) at about 1000 lumins -
I will have a further look at the anglepoise and max watt bulbs

Not sure of the ratings these days - some say , if rated at 40W - then can only use the Equivalent LED ...... NOT the actual LED 5W = 40w , because of the heat in the base

Thanks

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Not sure of the ratings these days - some say , if rated at 40W - then can only use the Equivalent LED

I agree a anglepoise is the best type of lighting for a work bench. My mechanical workbench has an anglepoise style fitting, but uses two short florescent tubes. My electronics work bench uses an anglepoise light with a circular florescent tube, the centre of which includes a magnifying lens.

A 40w limited for the fitting is the limit of waste heat the fitting can withstand. If you fit a 40w LED, then the new limit will be how much heat the LED electronics can cope with.

 

[ETAF]

thanks Harry,

A 40w limited for the fitting is the limit of waste heat the fitting can withstand.

Yes, is old money that was a 40W lamp - these days 5W LED is equivalent to 40W - and a 5W is the new limit in a 40W holder , because the heat is the same - at least some of the stuff I have read
but thanks for the information

regarding your workbench

but uses two short florescent tubes.

does that give enough light for doing things like Grinding a lawn mower blade

do you have any make/model information

I have a standing Magnifying glass (2 areas) with light, which i use for electronics - but that is in the house and close up work , as an trained Electronic Engineer (back in 70's) myself , i use frequently

BUT in a large garage would not use that

 

[bernardgreen]

Be aware that some types of lighting create the hazard of moving machinery such as circular saws appearing to be stationary or rotating slowly due to stroboscopic effects,

 

[ETAF]

Thanks "bernardgreen" yes aware of that , but thanks for reminding

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

does that give enough light for doing things like Grinding a lawn mower blade

do you have any make/model information

It gives plenty of light for that and more, I have it installed to be able to swing it down over my 6" vice. I sometimes do close work there, rather than traipsing off to my electronics workshop.

Even if I could give you a make/model, it is by now well obsolete. I bought it in a car boot sale 30 years ago. It's base fixes to the bench via two screws, the arms use friction to stay where put. Beutifully built, it gives the impression of coming from a medical, dental, or scientific environment. It doesn't use a starter, it is push button to strike it.

 

[ETAF]

Sounds ideal, and the sort of thing i'm after - so will keep a look out
maybe something like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eye-Care-Dimmable-Reading-Daylight-Accessories/dp/B08HV2JNNN/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?adgrpid=52133191374&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-cxJbelngFJvi_bkquzUG2kueVUz3dhkW9Ju55QtZgoiqlp5Vjtn2PhoCaIYQAvD_BwE&hvadid=593046078215&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006680&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7171004267755301365&hvtargid=kwd-337633240204&hydadcr=26211_2646930&keywords=desk%2Blight%2Bstrip&qid=1654791856&sr=8-3-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVUhDOTU4RVU0MjFYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjk2NjA2VTgxSlg2VjIwWkdCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5ODUxOTJGQk9YS0YyU1dDMUUmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

although 14W 1100 lumins , and daylight - which i know would be preferable
Just noticed its USB , not so good

thanks for the idea

 

[Tigercubrider]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnifying-Adjustable-360°Swivel-Ant-Power/dp/B07NMQ8LFX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2X5TYVW05LSHL&keywords=desk+lamp+magnifier+for+craft+work+with+light&qid=1654795889&sprefix=desk%2Blight%2BMagnifier%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQ1JQME5FSk1ZRkU2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDcyNDE2MVdZWDBTNFlMWllVRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDc0MzczMkUxUzBRU1JBOU85MSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I have one of these at work, which is actually mine from a previous place. Well, similar to mine.

 

[ETAF]

thanks , however, not sure that would work in a garage on a workmate - not raelly looking for a magnifier

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Sounds ideal, and the sort of thing i'm after - so will keep a look out
maybe something like this

That looks as if it would be a modern, comparable version to what I have. It's only good for close work, you would need general area lighting too. Lidl were selling something similar a few weeks ago.

 

[ETAF]

you would need general area lighting too.

I have old fluorescent's already in the garage as general lighting , and also a 5' LED light - from screwfix , about 4000 lumins daylight temp - which i use for general woodwork, sheet and mitre saw stuff
but looking for a more directional light for small items - like sharpening tools / chisels / polishing etc work with a dremel - i sharpened a spare lawnmower blade this afternoon and felt even with the wickes lamp balanced I wanted something else

thanks for all the advice and ideas so far

maybe a tripod with a couple of 20/30w LEDS on - like

Colossus Twin Head Tripod Work Light - 2 x 30W | Wickes.co.uk

Colossus Twin Head Tripod Work Light - 2 x 30W

www.wickes.co.uk

as you can tell, undecided

 

[Tigercubrider]

I use the magnifier more as a light source but do use it for small soldering tasks

 

[scbk]

Inspection lamp and put in an LED bulb, hang it off a nail, clamp it on a rafter, etc etc

clamp inspection lamp - Google Search

Or a rotating tv bracket and fit an LED floodlight to the end of it (even better if you can find the bracket in a bin!)

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8816540?clickPR=plp:2:4

I've also got an old floorstanding lamp about 4ft high with a bendy neck, came out of a scrap metal pile, check it over and fit a big LED bulb