Magnetic Lamp for Machinery

[Gary Curtis]

I just bought a magnetic gooseneck lamp for my drillpress. Delta -$19. Unfortunately, it's only rated for a 50 watt lamp.

Who makes or sells a light rated for either halogen lamps or a 100-watt light? Need one for my bandsaw and for a router setup.

Gary Curtis
Northern Calif.

[Gil Jones]

I just received the latest Grizzly flyer, and they have a good selection for sale in it (which you may be able to find at their on line site).

[Alex Berkovsky]

I just bought a magnetic gooseneck lamp for my drillpress. Delta -$19. Unfortunately, it's only rated for a 50 watt lamp.
Gary,
I also bought the same magnetic lamp and not happy not only with the appliance bulb that it accepts, but also with the magnet holding power.
If you can't find a 100 watter, you can try try the 75W from HF (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90766).

[Doug Shepard]

I've not snagged one yet but there's quite a few magnetic goosenecks for halogen bulbs selling on eBay. I just looked and the ones there are listed at 25W but I think the halogens are brighter than std bulbs? Do a search for 'lathe light". FWIW there's one seller that shows up named 800Watt that I dont recommend - tends to mis-advertise his stuff if my previous purchase and other feedback I've seen are his SOP.

[Ted Jay]

Gary,
I also bought the same magnetic lamp and not happy not only with the appliance bulb that it accepts, but also with the magnet holding power.
If you can't find a 100 watter, you can try try the 75W from HF (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90766).

Why don't you use a higher "wattage" LED light bulb in place of the 50 watter? More light & practically no heat. It may blind you though.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/clearance/7aa8/

[George Summers]

I use the magnetic 'Delta Clone' from HF for <$10 on sale. The one problem they have is that the bulb socket is trash. I go to a big box and buy a new lamp socket for a couple of bucks and change it out. $12 and 15 minutes equals a mag lamp that works at 100W and costs a lot less than the Delta or others.

George

[Steven Wilson]

The only lamp to use is the Moffatt lamp. It handles a 100 watt regular bulb and has many mounting options. Best price I've found on them is available here http://www.turningwood.com/light_stand.htm (a great light stand for a lathe BTW but your just interested in the light). The lights are also available from various industrial suppliers. FYI the company is http://www.moffattproducts.com

[Randy Meijer]

Why don't you use a higher "wattage" LED light bulb in place of the 50 watter? More light & practically no heat. It may blind you though. http://www.thinkgeek.com/clearance/7aa8/


According to the ad, those little lights put out 31 lumens to 120 lumens and cost from $22 to $38. A standard 100 watt light bulb costs about 50¢ and puts out 1700 lumens.

[Gary Herrmann]

Gary, I seem to remember seeing a magnetic lamp in Ittura's catalog. If you don't have it, let me know and I'll see if can dig up the specs or the contact info when I get home.

[Dick Strauss]

I also have the HF mag lamp. The magnetic base doesn't quite have the holding power I'd like. If it gets bumped or comes loose while it's on, the bulb shorts inself out from the impact.

So, I plan to try a compact fluorescent (CF) in place of an incandescent bulb. CF's are a good way to get more light out of a lower wattage rated socket and you don't have to worry about killing the bulb from hitting the fixture. I have heard that the flickering of fluorescents may fatigue my eyes from a few hours use. I'll report back in a few weeks/months...

[Dan Oliphant]

Woodcraft has several models in the just shipped catalog that are 100 watt.

[Frank Chaffee]

Gary,
This thread of yours reminds me that I have a bunch of magnets saved from blown speakers. Beginning to think up ways to mount lights to them.
Frank