I'm in the process of setting up for a new lathe.
I've just bought a Rikon 8 inch grinder and some jigs to go with it, a SuperNova2 Pro-Tek Chuck bundle and a few bowl gouges for different grinds.
Lighting is my next concern.
I've got decent overhead lighting but I find myself not seeing too well on the piece I'm turning.... both outside and inside of bowls and hollow forms. I've spent all afternoon looking at some lathe lights and I am looking for suggestions on what works for you.
Features that I really want to include...
Any suggestions are welcome. I've looked at a couple of threads here discussing lighting but mostly overhead and ambient lighting.
Again... maybe there are other options and brands I don't know about so any feedback is welcome.
Thanks
Al in Texas
I've just bought a Rikon 8 inch grinder and some jigs to go with it, a SuperNova2 Pro-Tek Chuck bundle and a few bowl gouges for different grinds.
Lighting is my next concern.
I've got decent overhead lighting but I find myself not seeing too well on the piece I'm turning.... both outside and inside of bowls and hollow forms. I've spent all afternoon looking at some lathe lights and I am looking for suggestions on what works for you.
Features that I really want to include...
- magnetic base
- long gooseneck (25 inches or more - the longer the better
- bright- lots of lumens for these tired eyes (600 or more)
- Mid to High price range
- Really good quality build so that I only buy it once
Any suggestions are welcome. I've looked at a couple of threads here discussing lighting but mostly overhead and ambient lighting.
Again... maybe there are other options and brands I don't know about so any feedback is welcome.
Thanks
Al in Texas
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