rdatelle Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hi everyone. Does anyone of a good light I* can use on my Ex Cal 21. I have one now but not to happy with it. The ac adapter broke and I have to use batteries in it and it's not that bright. Any suggestions. Thanks, Ralph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hi Ralph I think Rockler has one for around $50. You may want to look into it. I have also seen some in crafts stores. I don't use an extra light as I have 4 T-5 lights above my saw and work bench. Good luck in your hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Ralph I bought this light when I bought my EX 16 and I really like it. They make a lot of different lights and this is just one. https://www.woodcraft.com/products/60-led-magnifying-lamp-5-dia-1-75x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) I have a great one and worth every penny I paid for it. It has two things important to me that make it so good. High quality glass lens and LED lighting (I hate fluorescent lights). Got mine from here http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/office-school-supply/accessories-furnishings/desk-lamps/8-diopter-led-magnifying-lamp-with-covered-metal-arm-white Least I'm pretty sure that is the one I purchased. It was a while ago. Great place to do business, I have purchased several things from them, never had any problems. I did receive a stool to sit on when sawing that was missing the ring that you rest your feet on. I called and ask if they would send me the part. No problem, they shipped it the same day priority mail, I had it in 2 days, not only the ring but the whole unit it was attached to, hydraulic tube and all. So I have extra spare parts now. If you are not as old and blind as me and do not need a magnifying lens, ignore this post.... Edited April 23, 2017 by Scrappile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) Lowes sells these lights https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-13-25-in-Adjustable-Stainless-Steel-LED-Clip-On-Clip-Desk-Lamp-with-Metal-Shade/1000003084 They produce a very bright and even white light and they don't get hot. I used to burn myself frequently on the halogen lights that I was using before these. I bought two of these LED lights and replaced the spring clamps with a shop made aluminum bracket for my DeWalt 788 scroll saw that attaches to the upper arm of the saw so one lamp is on each side of the blade. Having a light on each side of the blade almost completely eliminates the blade shadows, making it easier to see the blade and cut line of the pattern. I posted about these lights here. charleyl#entry175181 ights It should be quite easy to come up with a bracket design to fit your EX similar to the bracket that I made. I used 1/16 thick aluminum for the top curved piece and 1/8" for the flat base piece. The 1/16 material was easy to shape by just bending it around the upper arm of the saw. I then used the vise on my workbench to bend the right angles on the bottom ends and then cut off the excess to form the tabs that I bolted to the base piece. These lights and bracket have added so little weight to my saw's upper arm that I haven't even needed to change the spring adjustment on my Jim Dandy Arm Lift accessory. Charley Edited April 23, 2017 by CharleyL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted April 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) Thanks everyone, I'll look into a couple of these. I like the led's. Charley, I like the idea of a light on each side. Edited April 23, 2017 by rdatelle Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 I bought a magnifier with LED lights all around it for $40 at Woodcraft. Very nice and bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 15 hours ago, rdatelle said: Hi everyone. Does anyone of a good light I* can use on my Ex Cal 21. I have one now but not to happy with it. The ac adapter broke and I have to use batteries in it and it's not that bright. Any suggestions. Thanks, Ralph. send it on down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poupster2 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Steve Goods had a great review of a lamp someone had suggested him and it was cheap!. It was a Fluorescent Magnifying Lamp from Harbor Freight and it was $40. Review is here: https://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2017_04_20_archive.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrscroller Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 I bought the rockler one and I did not care for it on the saw, very stiff to move around etc. The led worked fine. I bought an Ott magnifier lamp to replace it and it stays put where you put it. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I bought a led light from ikea for 13.00, a magnet for 3.25. I turned a base on the lathe out of scrap. So I have 16.25 in my light and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 George, that's a nice setup. The price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Christian, I'll have to check that one out. Looks pretty good. Thanks for the info. poupster2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Well I took Christians advice and bought the one from Harbor Freight for $39.99 plus I had a 20 % coupon and it came to $31.98. Not bad. It had a lot of great reviews. Thanks everyone. poupster2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poupster2 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 12 hours ago, rdatelle said: Well I took Christians advice and bought the one from Harbor Freight for $39.99 plus I had a 20 % coupon and it came to $31.98. Not bad. It had a lot of great reviews. Thanks everyone. Glad I was able to help! Let us know how you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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