How do you light your press?

[Flt Simulation]

Adjustable brushed stainless Desk Lamp with a fluorescent bulb I bought at Staples:

Gives off lots of light.

http://www.staples.com/Catalina-Bru...t_618567?cid=PS:GooglePLAs:618567&KPID=618567

 

[GW Staar]

I actually don't think you can still get em

I had a heck of a time finding another drafting table lamp when mine broke!

Ended up with a not nearly as good arm type desk lamp




posted via that mobile app with the sig lines everyone complaints about

I found this picture and ad at Micro-Mark.com. I especially like the not so usual mounting method on the back wall, and the smaller arms. $26.60

I'm going to get one to replace the plastic-based Walmart headboard lamp (Base broke) pictured below.


As you can see in the next picture, it works well....better in fact than the flex light, and too noticeable to leave it on by accident, like I did the flex lamp.....twice Batteries are expensive and a pain. Of course I use fluourescent swirl bulbs.

 

[Crashbox]

I use four (4) 13-watt CFL's plus a two-tuber shop light over my reloading bench. It is very well worth it IMO to have as many foot-candles as you can without it being uncomfortable.



EDIT: it might have helped if I read the OP's post more thoroughly.

It's possible to use one of the small CREE-style LED's between station #3 and #4, using either a power supply or batteries. Some form of resistor would be required to keep the current within spec.

There's also someone on the 'Net that makes a custom lamp for this same thing, about $25 or so IIRC. Googling should bring it up.

Sorry I did not read the original post as I should have. My bad.

 

[Clark]

I soldered up some powerful LEDs to replace a bulb.

I got them dirt cheap from China via Ebay.
It takes a while for them to arrive.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/LEDs-/66954/i.html

 

[Cranky CJ]

one more vote for the overhead 4' shop florescent light. hangs with two chains and plugs into an outlet. good solid shadow free light.

 

[Pacsd]

this is from the Speer #14 manual. "Do not use mechanical scale within 3 feet of a fluorescent light. under certain conditions, the electro-magnetic field generated by these lights can interfere with scale's magnetic damping devices, causing spurious readings". Just saying.

 

[Coltdriver]

I just ordered a 36 inch strip of white led's from Hobby Lobby International the RC people. $10 delivered. They can be cut in any length and have a place to solder power wires every 2 inches. These are powered by a 10 volt source. I am going to cut and two sided tape strips into the vertical parts of my press and a get a strip on the bottom of the horizontal surface to shine into the case mouths.

Right now I just hang an LED so I can see into the case mouths. I have a fluorescent overhead and a shop spot light too but for working the progressive I like close intense light and these LED's are plenty bright. I have a Dillon 550.

 

[Blue68f100]

The newer fluorescent light fixtures for the smaller T8 bulbs use electronic ballast which do not give off the magnetic field like the old heavy metal ones did. Use Day Light bulbs for maximum brightness.

 

[Certaindeaf]

this is from the Speer #14 manual. "Do not use mechanical scale within 3 feet of a fluorescent light. under certain conditions, the electro-magnetic field generated by these lights can interfere with scale's magnetic damping devices, causing spurious readings". Just saying.

I think most digital scales come with a warning similar to that.