Lamp for my EX21 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

CanadianScroller · 04-21-2008, 04:11 AM

One thing I miss from my Ryobi is the built in LED work lamp.
It was just a spotlight built into the blower hose.
I went to CanadianTire today....sorry to my friends down south,,,, I found this LED light for BBQs

I wanted LED because is runs so much cooler.

I took the hold down off the saw. Something I do with all my scrollsaws.
Then I removed the spring clamp from the light.
I put the goose neck into the hole where the hold down clamp was.
It works like a charm.

Next step is the vacuum.

ajay · 04-21-2008, 11:58 AM

Outstanding Carl. Why didn't I think of that. I actually have a very similar light for my BBQ Grill (Big Green Egg), which I have never used. I just jury rigged a piece of oak and bolted it down to my stand so that I could clamp down my magnifying flourescent light. While it does work, it interferes with setting the EX-21 at an angle. I'm gonna try your setup for sure. Any idea what the battery life should be when using the light?

Rolf · 04-21-2008, 12:54 PM

Very clever! Unfortunately I can't get used to the bluish white of the led lights. So I have the clasic ring lamp magnifier on my saw with a daylight bulb.

CanadianScroller · 04-21-2008, 01:11 PM

Not sure of the battery life ajay. There are 4 LEDs and the batteries are 3 AAA
I figure worst case scenario, I will have to hit up the dollar store once a month.
I dont scroll that much

Pajaro · 04-21-2008, 01:12 PM

Great Idea Carl, that's why you get the big bucks

Now all I have to do is find one like it here in Dallas. Shouldn't be a problem, BBQ is second only to football (USA football) here in Big D. GO PATRIOTS!!!

JohnB · 04-21-2008, 02:49 PM

Great idea Carl,
I was wondering the same thing as Ajay regarding battery life.
Though I doubt if I could find a BBQ light in Oz. We don't need to see what's cooking or when it's done. Slap it on and two tinnies later it's cooked

hermit_scroller · 04-21-2008, 03:25 PM

Harbor Freight has one similar. I wonder if it would work?????

DESKTOP MAGNIFIER WITH LED LAMPS

Three bright white LEDs give you up to 30 hours of continuous light, using two AAA batteries (not included).
5x magnification with 8x bifocal inset
Flex shaft for precise positioning
13-1/2" H fully extended; Lens viewing dimensions: 3.75" W x 1.77" H; Weight: 1.45 lbs

ITEM 96358-2VGA

$6.99 Email link to a friend

Hermit

Barefoot1 · 04-21-2008, 06:06 PM

Very nice custom mod! How do you like the light it provides? I have the fluorescent magnifier because I am half blind as well.

JimSawyer · 04-21-2008, 06:33 PM

Now that's some creative thinking!! Great idea Carl! When I ever get my own EX-21, I may just do the same. Thanks for sharing your insight!

CanadianScroller · 04-21-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

ITEM 96358-2VGA

$6.99
Hermit

Wow that hurts. I paid $29.95 for mine LOL

That is an awesome deal!
I was thinking of using one of those dollar store magnifier sheets on mine.
See that is what happens when you live in the south. A whole different line of stores.

04-21-2008, 11:58 AM	#2
ajay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 196	Outstanding Carl. Why didn't I think of that. I actually have a very similar light for my BBQ Grill (Big Green Egg), which I have never used. I just jury rigged a piece of oak and bolted it down to my stand so that I could clamp down my magnifying flourescent light. While it does work, it interferes with setting the EX-21 at an angle. I'm gonna try your setup for sure. Any idea what the battery life should be when using the light? __________________ ajay A happy Excalibur EX-21 owner

04-21-2008, 12:54 PM	#3
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	Very clever! Unfortunately I can't get used to the bluish white of the led lights. So I have the clasic ring lamp magnifier on my saw with a daylight bulb. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

04-21-2008, 01:11 PM	#4
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	Not sure of the battery life ajay. There are 4 LEDs and the batteries are 3 AAA I figure worst case scenario, I will have to hit up the dollar store once a month. I dont scroll that much __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

04-21-2008, 01:12 PM	#5
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,047 Blog Entries: 1	Great Idea Carl, that's why you get the big bucks Now all I have to do is find one like it here in Dallas. Shouldn't be a problem, BBQ is second only to football (USA football) here in Big D. GO PATRIOTS!!! __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. "

04-21-2008, 02:49 PM	#6
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,859	Great idea Carl, I was wondering the same thing as Ajay regarding battery life. Though I doubt if I could find a BBQ light in Oz. We don't need to see what's cooking or when it's done. Slap it on and two tinnies later it's cooked __________________ 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

04-21-2008, 03:25 PM	#7
hermit_scroller Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 34	Harbor Freight has one similar. I wonder if it would work????? DESKTOP MAGNIFIER WITH LED LAMPS Three bright white LEDs give you up to 30 hours of continuous light, using two AAA batteries (not included). 5x magnification with 8x bifocal inset Flex shaft for precise positioning 13-1/2" H fully extended; Lens viewing dimensions: 3.75" W x 1.77" H; Weight: 1.45 lbs ITEM 96358-2VGA $6.99 Email link to a friend Hermit

04-21-2008, 06:06 PM	#8
Barefoot1 Wood Mauler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah Posts: 822	Very nice custom mod! How do you like the light it provides? I have the fluorescent magnifier because I am half blind as well. __________________ Thomas The Barefoot Scroller ~ Thomas@barefootwoodworks.com www.barefootwoodworks.com

04-21-2008, 06:33 PM	#9
JimSawyer Laying into Inlay Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 1,075	Now that's some creative thinking!! Great idea Carl! When I ever get my own EX-21, I may just do the same. Thanks for sharing your insight! __________________ Jim The limits of the imagination are imaginary. No task is too tedious for Art. Rock and Scroll My Website Featherwood Woodcrafts

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