Lamp Holder for SS in lathe mode

[bobgroh]

Not very exciting but I added a new way to mount a shop light on the SS when I use it as a lathe. I already use a old flexible light mounted to a block of wood mounted on the tubes to the left of power head. That is fine most times but is a bit of a bother when using the lathe. Then I had an idea: what about putting a simple wood block in the unused (when in lathe mode) hole in the carriage!
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So I took a chunk of 2x4, cut it about 3" in length and then cut down the width to about 1-1/2" (i.e. making it a square cross section block about 3" long). I turned down the last 2-1/2" to fit the carriage and added a flat area (to clear the adjustment gear in the carriage). Then I drilled a 1/2" hole through the piece for the leg on the lamp.
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Works great!

[MikeG]

Thanks for sharing this idea. I have a light like that and will make a holder like this, the next time I'm out in the garage.

[rjent]

That is genius! Thanks for the tip!

[Mike907]

Great idea, and I also like your photo insets.

Mike

[joedw00]

Great idea thanks for posting.

[Lodgepole]

Thanks! I already printed the photo and it is in my to build shop project book.

[oldiron]

What a marvelous idea!!! I will have to give it a try too... Hopefully, No more shadows.