On Aug 2, 10:14*am, Bill wrote:
Doug Miller wrote:
In , *wrote:
Just finished my insulation. I ended up taking down the drywall in the
corner too, rather than leaving myself 2 butt-joints to make there. *I
would have saved some time if I had decided that a month or two ago
rather than tip-toeing around it. *While I was trimming things up a
question occurred to me--What sort of Lighting am I going to want while
doing the setting compound/sanding/finishing compound joint work?

I use one of these:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_320775-337-T...ductId=3179077

Wow, the price is right too (~$39). *Do you find it convenient for other
uses? * I'd guess it's probably pretty hot so one might not want to be
right underneath it.

I've found, like all tools, a little more money goes a long way in
satisfaction. I have one of the cheapie lights and it's not very
stable. One of the switches broke, as well, so only one head works.
I'll spend more money on the next one. Another $40 or so is nothing
when doing this stuff.

I've got a list of about 10 drywall-project related things to pick up
today (drywall hammer, ...), not including drywall and joint compound.
I'll have to see how I survive that first! *: )

Hammer?! Screw the sheetrock!