DIY LED Work Light (much better than halogen!)

[B18c_tuner]

GarageHack these are the clamps I used:
http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Photograph.../dp/B009CXV834

Hope this helps!

[Garagehack]

Got it. Thank you!

[Calendyr]

I just received the LED strips to build this panel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLia59KfkSw

I think this will be very useful!

[zmcgovern45]

Got a steal on some new light stands.... took these lights to a whole new level.

These Studio Titan Sidekick stands were being sold by a local studio on craigslist for $150 for a set of 3... they retail for ~$200 each. These things are monsters... 7' tall, 3' base with locking casters. The easily adjustable light mount is awesome and can hold a ton of weight... no doubt a HUGE upgrade, but certainly at a premium price.

I will likely do an updated thread with some other upgrades that I have made to these lights over time.

Glad to see this type of setup being used in so many shops throughout the world though

-Zach

[SameGuy]

Wow what a find! Thanks again, Zach, I use my LEDs every time I'm in the garage. I'm doing a garage makeover now and replacing the two centrally-mounted eight-foot twin T12 strips with 16 -- sixteen! -- four-foot twin T8 LED strips. But the spotlights will still be used every detail!

[heckhole]

Wow those looks great.

I would love to switch, but HDX halogens 500x2 watt lights with stands are $34 at Depot. Is there a way to retro-fit just the LED units to the stands?

[Boejoula]

The original lights posted are very hard to find, if found out all. Any suggestions on a different bulb to use?

[zmcgovern45]

The original lights posted are very hard to find, if found out all. Any suggestions on a different bulb to use?

I believe they were discontinued.

Any par38 bulb with similar specs will be just fine. There are tons of online retailers who have comparable or even superior options.

[Kiddetailer]

Hi new to this led lighting build.

I read that the light bulb was heavy and will cause the stand to fall as well as the light to tilt pointing down over time.

Besides ankle weight for the stand's base to keep the stand from falling, any fix for the tilting down of the light?

[zmcgovern45]

Yes, you can add washers for a quick solution to add more clamping force.

Eventually I'll post an updated thread on how to improve the bulb holders... Haven't gotten around to it, but a quick trip to the hardware store is all that is needed.

And fwiw I've never knocked a stand over, and I don't use weights. Just be aware of your surroundings.