Keith,
I use 2 of the 'Stay-put work lamps. They have magnetic bases, 24 inch
bendable arms, and can take 100 watt bulbs. I put one on the headstock,
and one on the banjo. They will get light anywhere I need it. They are
available from both Craft Supplies, and Packard at about $60. I tried
the halogen lights, and the heat made me nervous. The basic elbow lamp
is too flimsy, and shouldn't have more than a 60 watt bulb.
robo hippy



















Leo Van Der Loo wrote:
Hi Keith

Skylight, yes that's the best, ( in the day time only )G.
I have and I think it's best to have, fluorescence plus incandescent
lamps/bulbs.

I have several (5) 4 foot fluorescence fixtures, couple halogen
spotlights and a double jointed desk light that can be (and is) moved

around for the best position.
You have never enough light it seems, my best friend who is a retired

industrial electrician, scolded me for not buying High Output (HO)
fluorescent lights, he said they give a lot more light and the lamps
last a lot longer, they apparently don't give you the strobing effect

either ( I think they are also more expensive ) maybe next time I
will
get one or two.

You should keep the light that you can get from your window also in
mind
when placing your lathe, if you are able to have the window light
from
the tailstock end it should be very useful and not interfere with
your
vision I would think.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

Keith Young wrote:
What would most of you consider has the best source light for
illuminating a
woodturning shed

Keith