Thread: cheap light source for old blind buggers

As an aside, I hate these Hong Kong sites as the postage often is up to 5000% more than the item, wonder how many people get caught out and only bid on price of item.
Saw a fishing reel going for 99c and postage was AU$45.00, was an unknown brand to make it better still, probably where they make their money.

certain seraches i'll do with within 2000ks option so it eleminates them from the search results

I saw an electric guitar on Ebay for bargain price of $1. Only catch was delivery costs of $350.

I purchased a small LED lamp on an 18" flexible rod with an attached battery pack from a company here in Australia called BattPack. All up including postage was about $20 to $30. Very much worth it.

Far better than stuffing around with additional power supplies.

http//www.battpack.com/

I bought a small high intensity LED cyclists "headlight" for <$25. It's powered by 4xAAA alkaline cells, provides a surprising amount of light, lasts +/- 50hours per battery set & is simplicity iteself to fit on the bandsaw.

I opted for the transformer power supply as I invarably find I leave the battery powered thingies on and then I'm stuck with a flat battery.

I put a touch light in a darkcorner of my storage shelves but after leaving it on several times whilst working or overnight I decided direct power was a better option.

The transformer form a Disson lawn clipper charger came from my junk pile and all up it has cost just $3. Whatever power source you use the 5/15" appox diameter light makes it real easy to place close to your blade drill bit or other place you need good light.

I just thought for the price they may be worth a look at for anyone wanting a light source at the cost of a globe.

In K_ mart etc you can get 20W halogen desk lamps, they are bright as, and have extendable arms and can be adjusted pretty well. They should be under $20, mine has a plastic/glass plate over the bulb. Looking at replacment bulbs is about $8 for two, but I've had my lamp for about 3 years, and havnt had to replace a bulb yet.

Originally Posted by tameriska

In K_ mart etc you can get 20W halogen desk lamps, they are bright as, and have extendable arms and can be adjusted pretty well. They should be under $20, mine has a plastic/glass plate over the bulb. Looking at replacment bulbs is about $8 for two, but I've had my lamp for about 3 years, and havnt had to replace a bulb yet.

Yep, I have one of these, it's ideal for fine work.

Originally Posted by Auld Bassoon

I bought a small high intensity LED cyclists "headlight" for <$25. It's powered by 4xAAA alkaline cells, provides a surprising amount of light, lasts +/- 50hours per battery set & is simplicity iteself to fit on the bandsaw.

Yep, I'd be lost without my one of these. But I keep it on my head, so its always there when I need it.