l.e.d. lamps (medium base sizes) - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

phindlay · 05-17-2009, 06:58 PM

The 25 watt incandescent standard supplied lamp on my DeWalt scroll saw is adequate but have considered replacing it with a newer l.e.d. type bulb. I have seen "standard base" l.e.d. lamps but as yet no "intermediate base" sizes. I can't help but think the light emitted by the l.e.d. would be a great improvement over the incandescent given the lack of shadows and the truer white light rendered.
The only other remedy would be to replace the socket and shroud on the DeWalt...rather not go there!
Thanks for any input or suggestions...

lucky788scroller · 05-18-2009, 03:41 AM

I dont have the dewalt light on my saws. I do have one of those cheap halogen worklights hanging over each scrollsaw, and they produce a lot of light.I think I paid about $5 each for those lights when a big box store had them on sale, and I got about a half dozen of them because the price was right. If you find a LED light, I am sure that will really brighten things up for you, and, I think those last a long time as well.One thing Im not sure of is how well they would take to bumping, or the little shaking from the saw in operation, but if you find one, try it out, and give us a full report please!

Ramjet · 05-18-2009, 06:15 AM

I use a lamp on a tall stand that has 2 lights on it .My Dewalt didn't have a lamp .
Works for me .
Roger

JohnB · 05-18-2009, 10:31 AM

G'day Phindlay,
I have a circular fluro lamp with a glass on the bench next to my saw and another light on the other side with an energy save globe in it. I thinks i'ts about 15watts which equates to about 100 watts in an old incandescent globe.
Plenty of light, but I'd go for the LED's if they were a bit cheaper.
I think they'd handle the vibration etc pretty good as they are now all the rage for trailer. ute and truck tail lights here in Oz.

Also very economical to get the equivalent of 100 watt incandescent, something like a 5 watt LED does the same.

woodgeek · 05-20-2009, 06:39 AM

I have the DW without the attached light and also and like JohnB I have a separate circular 3inch flor. light on a separate stand. I have tried 3 different lights and for me this has been the best one so far. The advantage of the absence of shadows cannot be overestimated. I think the best light might be an attached flor. I do not know long term how the vibration would affect life of bulb.

miniwoodworker · 05-20-2009, 10:27 AM

I have the light mounted on my saw. And, a magnifier lamp mounted on the right side of my stand (homemade). This combo works well, even when I'm not using the magnifier, itself. With a light source on each side, shadows aren't a problem.

I have a tendency towards light induced migranes and the shadows thrown by using the saw mounted lamp would trigger them. Adding the second lamp solved the problem.

Jim McDonald · 05-20-2009, 08:37 PM

Don't know for sure if they have them, but the C Crane company does have some LED replacement bulbs.

JohnB · 05-21-2009, 01:33 AM

That was an interesting site Jim, especially the savings that replacement of incandescent bulbs can make.
Here in Oz, incandescent bulbs have been banned for about 2 years now.
I replaced all of mine with compact fluros many years ago and you sure could tell the difference when the power bill arrived.

Paladin · 05-26-2009, 12:29 PM

I work part time in the lighting department at Lowe's, and just wanted to let you know that "standard base" and "medium base" are the same size. Medium base is just the more technical term for it.

minowevie · 05-26-2009, 11:59 PM

Hi Phindlay. I am not quit sure what you are talking about. but, I have been just resonantly introduced to the led lighting thing. I think they give off some great light like you said. and at a cheaper price for electric. I will be watching your thread to see what comes of it. thanks for sharing. and hay welcome to the forum. glad your hear. Evie in southern Calif.

05-17-2009, 06:58 PM	#1
phindlay Phindlay Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln County, Central Kentucky (The Bluegrass) Posts: 2	l.e.d. lamps (medium base sizes) The 25 watt incandescent standard supplied lamp on my DeWalt scroll saw is adequate but have considered replacing it with a newer l.e.d. type bulb. I have seen "standard base" l.e.d. lamps but as yet no "intermediate base" sizes. I can't help but think the light emitted by the l.e.d. would be a great improvement over the incandescent given the lack of shadows and the truer white light rendered. The only other remedy would be to replace the socket and shroud on the DeWalt...rather not go there! Thanks for any input or suggestions... Last edited by phindlay; 05-26-2009 at 07:26 PM. Reason: changed the word medium to intermediate for clarification. Anyway I need the size between candelabra and standard!

05-18-2009, 03:41 AM	#2
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I dont have the dewalt light on my saws. I do have one of those cheap halogen worklights hanging over each scrollsaw, and they produce a lot of light.I think I paid about $5 each for those lights when a big box store had them on sale, and I got about a half dozen of them because the price was right. If you find a LED light, I am sure that will really brighten things up for you, and, I think those last a long time as well.One thing Im not sure of is how well they would take to bumping, or the little shaking from the saw in operation, but if you find one, try it out, and give us a full report please! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

05-18-2009, 10:31 AM	#4
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,860	G'day Phindlay, I have a circular fluro lamp with a glass on the bench next to my saw and another light on the other side with an energy save globe in it. I thinks i'ts about 15watts which equates to about 100 watts in an old incandescent globe. Plenty of light, but I'd go for the LED's if they were a bit cheaper. I think they'd handle the vibration etc pretty good as they are now all the rage for trailer. ute and truck tail lights here in Oz. Also very economical to get the equivalent of 100 watt incandescent, something like a 5 watt LED does the same. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

05-20-2009, 06:39 AM	#5
woodgeek Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 123	I have the DW without the attached light and also and like JohnB I have a separate circular 3inch flor. light on a separate stand. I have tried 3 different lights and for me this has been the best one so far. The advantage of the absence of shadows cannot be overestimated. I think the best light might be an attached flor. I do not know long term how the vibration would affect life of bulb. __________________ Rod in Molalla Oregon happily cutting with a DW 788

05-20-2009, 10:27 AM	#6
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 497	I have the light mounted on my saw. And, a magnifier lamp mounted on the right side of my stand (homemade). This combo works well, even when I'm not using the magnifier, itself. With a light source on each side, shadows aren't a problem. I have a tendency towards light induced migranes and the shadows thrown by using the saw mounted lamp would trigger them. Adding the second lamp solved the problem. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

05-18-2009, 06:15 AM	#3
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,096	I use a lamp on a tall stand that has 2 lights on it .My Dewalt didn't have a lamp . Works for me . Roger

05-20-2009, 08:37 PM	#7
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 946 Blog Entries: 6	Don't know for sure if they have them, but the C Crane company does have some LED replacement bulbs. __________________ Jim Exuberance can be corrected; dullness is incurable. --E. Deters "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

05-21-2009, 01:33 AM	#8
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,860	That was an interesting site Jim, especially the savings that replacement of incandescent bulbs can make. Here in Oz, incandescent bulbs have been banned for about 2 years now. I replaced all of mine with compact fluros many years ago and you sure could tell the difference when the power bill arrived. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

05-26-2009, 12:29 PM	#9
Paladin Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 53	I work part time in the lighting department at Lowe's, and just wanted to let you know that "standard base" and "medium base" are the same size. Medium base is just the more technical term for it.

05-26-2009, 11:59 PM	#10
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Hi Phindlay. I am not quit sure what you are talking about. but, I have been just resonantly introduced to the led lighting thing. I think they give off some great light like you said. and at a cheaper price for electric. I will be watching your thread to see what comes of it. thanks for sharing. and hay welcome to the forum. glad your hear. Evie in southern Calif.

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