thecelticforge Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I have a bench grinder that I use quite often. As a good little safety ranger, I always wear my protective glasses. The problem comes with having enough light to see exactly what I am doing. The grinder has a light attached, but the bulbs last a max of 5 minutes. I have been thinking about rewiring, or is there a special light bulb that should be used? Wind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I mounted and Articulated Lamp above my grinder I can put the light where I need it, it also uses a larger blub so I get more light ...it will swing over to my drill press so I get double duty out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 For stationary work stations I have outdoor flood lights with 50 watt spot reflectors attached to the walls or ceiling. With a 8 foot distance (light to work) I can get a 3-4 foot diameter circle of illumination from each light. Two lights properly placed and adjusted will give your work station a high level of light intensity. The lights can be easily wired in line so that when the application motor is turned on the lights come on also, one switch to activate the work station. This can be as simple as a switch controlling an electric outlet that the application and lights plug into for power. Turn on the electric switch on and both the application and the lights come on. You still have the application on/off switch to turn the motor on or off while the lights will remain on. All the lights are out of the way, either attached to the wall or ceiling some distance away. You now have more light at the work station from two 50 watt spot reflector bulbs that you would ever get from one 100 watt light bulb. You are much more likely to turn them off when you leave that work station as it is just a matter of flipping the switch. I have the same set up over the grinder, the vise, and over the work table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrann Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 As far as lightbulbs (Lamps) that will live longer on your grinder, look for "rough duty" lamps, they have more supports for the filament and are built to withstand more vibration than regular lamps... but I like the reflective sports idea too.. as opposed to open halogens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 For general shop use, I have both 300 and 500 watt outdoor halogen lights mounted in the 12 foot high ceiling in banks over work areas, I also use the "rough duty" bulbs in two lamps that attach with magnets to the side of tools when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecelticforge Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 I love this place! Not only do I get answers, but I wind up getting ideas. Thanks all and Glen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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