Work Lamp for Fall Wood Processing?

[velvetfoot]

I was thinking of getting a work light for processing a log pile now that it's getting so dark after work.
I don't have one now, just some flourescent drop lights.
I plan to power it with my little 800 watt generator.
Maybe a dual 150 watt unit that can sit on the ground?
Tall stand? 500 watts?
Not sure.
Suggestions?

http://www.harborfreight.com/genera...ead-pivoting-work-light-with-stand-47410.html

 

[semipro]

These work. They put out a fair amount of heat too which might be useful when it gets colder.

They put out a lot of light so overhead mounting can help a lot with glare issues.

You may not want them at ground level just to avoid fire issues. I believe the cover glass gets hot enough to start a fire should some errant wood contact it.

 

[lukem]

LED headlamp is the way to go. I split about 4 cord with one last fall. I was skeptical, but thought I'd give it a try...and it worked great. You only need light where you are looking, and the headlamp does a great job at that.

 

[SolarAndWood]

The bulbs in those lamps don't take a lot of shock abuse especially when they are hot. If you go that route, you will want extras on hand if you can't live with work stoppages.

 

[Stegman]

I have one of those lights [literally - just one lamp] that I use to light up my backyard hockey rink in the winter. I put it up on the roof of the chicken coop [about nine feet off the ground] and it illuminates most of the rink, which is 35x50.

A dual set-up like that should work fine, though you might want to get the one that comes with the stand so you can elevate it a bit.

 

[smokinj]

I have an old set from craftsman like that one side the glass is even busted out. Still have never replaced the bulbs yet. Knock on wood.

 

[zzr7ky]

I use a LED Head Lamp and a single 500 Watt elevated work light like you shaow. It works well.

Enjoy,
Mike

 

[gpcollen1]

Used my headlights last night. Used a headlamp a few nights ago. Theheadlamp was good but wanted more light around so i could see trip hazards. The headlight or any stationary light is going to give you shadows and glare. I cannot wait to finish my new wood splitting area so I can have some real lights installed and not worry about this crap anymore.

 

[velvetfoot]

Thanks for the tips.

It's such a shame that the weather is perfect for cutting and splitting and it's just about dark after work.

 

[velvetfoot]

I just got a 65 watt flourescent worklight and tripod from HD.
50 bucks. Looks like it might have some windage at the top of the tripod.
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/lighti...fluorescent-single-head-work-light-52196.html

 

[gpcollen1]

Not bad - and fluorescent too...so no worrying about it catching stuff on fire...like when working on your car in the garage.