Came across this light.

[Bill Wyko]

This is a loading dock light system that I thought might light up the lathe quite nicely. Every loading dock light I've seen in the past was 2 or 3 times the price but it should make an excellent lathe light and reasonably priced..
http://www.gemplers.com/product/51163/Loading-Dock-Light-150-300-Watt-40-Arms

[Roland Martin]

That ought to make a great light, let us know how it works.

[charlie knighton]

interesting, how much heat does it send out?

[David E Keller]

Looks pretty cool... And it will match the mustard!

[Doug W Swanson]

Looks familiar....

227797

I picked mine up on Craigslist for $40. Works great and with a 150 watt bulb it does not put out too much heat....

[Mike Cruz]

I just saved that in my favorites. I love that. Now I just have to justify the price since I will need two...:o

[David DeCristoforo]

Very nice unit. Now if only I had walls...

[Jim Underwood]

Dang. That's quite a deal... And two 40" arms? You could position that thing anywhere (if you have walls)...

[Neil Bosdet]

Awesome timing! Great find. I'm just dealing with lathe lighting right now and hadn't found the solution. Until now!! For all those with no walls.....duh! use the ceiling! long arms, no issues. Thanks.

[Neil Bosdet]

Check this deal out....

http://www.amazon.com/TPI-Heavy-Duty-Incandescent-Loading-Light/dp/B0065O4VEG/ref=pd_sbs_indust_2

It seems similar...

[dennis kranz]

Nice find Niel.
Dennis

[Noah Barfield]

I really like this one: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90214214/ (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90214214/)It's bright, compact, and has a super-flexible goose neck. I can practically stick the light inside the bowl as I'm turning.

Noah

[Pat Zabrocki]

That is exactly what I've been looking for. Just ordered one myself. thanks for posting!!!
Pat

[Neil Bosdet]

Check this deal out....

http://www.amazon.com/TPI-Heavy-Duty-Incandescent-Loading-Light/dp/B0065O4VEG/ref=pd_sbs_indust_2

It seems similar...

Holy Crap! Nobody buy this item I linked! It doesn't specify the arm length so I contacted the company. The arms are NOT included!!!! The original poster, Bill, had found a better buy.

[allen thunem]

here is another option
http://www.zorotools.com/g/Dock%20Lights/00055812/

[Bill Wyko]

Man, I hate when they do that. They show a picture of the complete unit then sell you the bolts to mount one. Good catch Neil.

[Neil Bosdet]

here is another option
http://www.zorotools.com/g/Dock Lights/00055812/

Good find Allen!

[Fred Belknap]

I wonder if you have to buy special light bulbs to fit the fixture.

[Bill Wyko]

I found some L.E.D. bulbs for around 12 bucks for it. It has 32 led's on the bulb so it should work great.

[allen thunem]

I found some L.E.D. bulbs for around 12 bucks for it. It has 32 led's on the bulb so it should work great.


where did you find them bill

[Bill Wyko]

Here's the link.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fedison_spot.html

[allen thunem]

ordered my light from zoro this morning and just got a notification it has been shipped 84 bucks all in

[Neil Bosdet]

ordered my light from zoro this morning and just got a notification it has been shipped 84 bucks all in

Sweet! I might have to get one too. Please post a quick review when you get it. Thanks!

[Malcolm Tibbetts]

At $300, this is a very expensive light: http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/material-handling/dock-truck/dock-lights/halogen-versa-light-loading-dock-light

I was lucky about 3-4 years ago and found this same light on eBay for about $50. It's been working great every since. Instead of hinged arms, it uses a beefy metal flex-hose. There is a low volume fan in the housing which keeps the bulbs cool. By attaching the base housing onto a cabinet door, I've got more than enough range.

Just something to consider, if you happen to stumble upon one of these.

[Neil McWilliams]

I scored a dual Moffett lamp set up from Craigslist that I mounted to a wooden beam bolted to the rear of my lathe; they're furnished with CF bulbs, which are of cool temperature but I do not like the quality of light. Halogen bulbs give much better light but will burn you if bump an arm against the shade. With your light I see some mounting issues if you want to move your lathe away from the wall. My favorite solution has been to screw two of these together http://www.ebay.com /itm/Flex-Arm-Lamp-Sign-Display-Gooseneck-Fixture-Shade-Camera-Copper-Finish-/260978004825?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc3805359, with a bulb holder and a LED flood lamp http://www.lowes.com/pd_353828-371-64314_0__?productId=3408942&Ntt=led+flood+bulb&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dled%2Bflood%2Bbulb&facetInfo=. The LED flood casts a bright white light that really illuminates the inside of bowls and hollow forms, albeit from 3 feet away. The bulb lasts forever, is near vibration proof and does not generate significant heat. Its only downfall is that it is mildly bulky and is heavy enough that I had to suspend an S-hook on a string from the ceiling joist to keep the double length of tubing from bending to the ground in defeat. I also picked up a tiny headed LED lamp on a flexible stalk from a vendor at the Florida Woodturning Symposium for $36 lthat I thougt would be underpowered but am very pleased with because its light is bright, focused and and its head literally can be placed inside a hollowform as you are turning. If I can remember the vendor"s name I will post it later; I do remember that he did not have a webpage. Good lighting has really improved my woodturning efforts.

[Roger Chandler]

Very nice unit. Now if only I had walls...

David,

Make you a stand out of a couple of 2x4's and put bracing on the bottom and screw it down to your floor. It should have enough stability to allow you to hang a light from it........position behind your lathe. If you could find an attach point to your tent frame up top somehow, then you would be rock solid.

It is likely something do-able for you with a little thought put into it.

[Bill Wyko]

Good think I'm in AZ, if I were in ca some of these lights may have caused cancer.
I ordered the one i posted. I like the idea of using l.e.d. bulbs. Less heat and great lighting. Plus they last for years. With the 40" arm I'll be able to swing it the opposite way and have it over my assembly area too. It just never ends does it?:D

[Dick Latshaw]

Holy Crap! Nobody buy this item I linked! It doesn't specify the arm length so I contacted the company. The arms are NOT included!!!! The original poster, Bill, had found a better buy.

I tired to report to Amazon that the picture did not match the item being sold. (Too much time on my hands!). Got a response that the picture was fine. :mad:

[Dick Wilson]

I am using a desk top hinged arm lamp which is so so. I have it on a stand that goes on a construction light. It often is a real pain to move around do to shavings on floor. Puting the light on the ceiling with long arms is a great idea.