DIY LED Work Light (much better than halogen!)

[Woob]

Are those new HD bulbs single diode? Hardly see the old ones are Lowes, so great to see the affordable bulb alternative back on shelves! Packaging is different. Seriously the CFL/LED Bulb light works so well, but they do show factory flaws the sun would NEVER show.

[donbeezy]

18W Dimmable PAR38 LED Bulb - 100W Equivalent UL-listed LED PAR38 Light Bulb - Daylight 5000K 1280LM 40 Degree Beam Angle for Stage, Scene, Event, Residential, Commercial, General Lighting: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

just ordered 2 of these bulbs. hopefully they are decent. seemed kind of cheap compared to what everyone else is purchasing. if it doesnt work out, amazon returns are always easy.

im still trying to figure out what stand i want

[donbeezy]

anyone have an estimated weight of the head (bulbs and light stand sockets) of the DIY unit? cant be more then maybe 2-3 pounds?

[donbeezy]

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[EzyBrzy]

I need to pick me up one of those stands

[Stokdgs]

Don -

Whoa - that is a beautiful, functional, combination !!!
Where did you find those stands ???

Love what what you did here - and the house is muy bueno too !!

Thanks for all your help -
Dan F

[donbeezy]

dan, its actually a mic boom stand. i wanted the boom for over head on trunks and hoods but every other boom was a bit expensive. it is a bit wobbly when you have it really high but i plan on weighing it down or might even strap it down on a moving dolly.

Amazon.com: On Stage Stands MS7701B Tripod Boom Microphone Stand: Musical Instruments

Amazon.com: On-Stage MA-125 1/4-Inch Male to 5/8-Inch Female Mic Screw Adapter: Musical Instruments

Amazon.com : Fotasy SPKit 1/4" 3/8" Tripod Screw Mount Convert Adapter Flash Light Stand Camera Spigot (Silver) : Camera & Photo

here are the 3 pieces to make the mic boom hold the lighting head. on the last adapter, you can purchase it on ebay also for $1 but all the ones i found was slow boat from china shipping.

shout out to this youtube video for showing me how to make this stand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE_DtP7bdug

shout out to zach for the whole idea and shout out to larry@ammonyc and richard lin@black wow for the lighting technique video on larry`s youtube channel

[donbeezy]

also, i purchased the "used" stand on amazon. saved a few bucks that way plus it came in practically brand new in the original box still

[Stokdgs]

Thank you so much, Don !!!
Dan F

[Legacykid]

also, i purchased the "used" stand on amazon. saved a few bucks that way plus it came in practically brand new in the original box still

Awesome find!

Have you tested it how is it when you have it horizontal?

[donbeezy]

when the boom is extended all the way out. the stand is a bit wobbly but I feel with some weight at the bottom it wouldn`t move anywhere


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[RaysWay]

when the boom is extended all the way out. the stand is a bit wobbly but I feel with some weight at the bottom it wouldn`t move anywhere


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Get some ankle weights! I`ve almost knocked over my stand a few times and the ankle weights have saved me.

[donbeezy]

updated my light, i think this is the final piece for it.

found a tripod dolly for $25 bucks off newegg Dolica LT-D100 Professional Tripod Dolly - Newegg.com

Pros on dolly
easy to move around
makes the stand less wobbly when its high or hovering over a hood/trunk

Cons
footprint is larger then just the stand by itself
it brought the regular height of it up some (see pics), this wasnt an issue on a truck. will test it on a car tomorrow
height was brought up for 2 reason, the wheels+dolly frame, 2nd reason. the tripod feet had to be push together more to fit into the slide lock of the tripod dolly frame

[Legacykid]

updated my light, i think this is the final piece for it.

found a tripod dolly for $25 bucks off newegg Dolica LT-D100 Professional Tripod Dolly - Newegg.com

Pros on dolly
easy to move around
makes the stand less wobbly when its high or hovering over a hood/trunk

Cons
footprint is larger then just the stand by itself
it brought the regular height of it up some (see pics), this wasnt an issue on a truck. will test it on a car tomorrow
height was brought up for 2 reason, the wheels+dolly frame, 2nd reason. the tripod feet had to be push together more to fit into the slide lock of the tripod dolly frame

How does the light stay at an angle like if you were doing the hood or angling for the roof, does it need a counter weight like other stands?

How would using 1 bulb instead of 2 work in that situation?

[donbeezy]

How does the light stay at an angle like if you were doing the hood or angling for the roof, does it need a counter weight like other stands?

How would using 1 bulb instead of 2 work in that situation?

when i positioned it over the hood as you see in the pic, it felt very weighted, did not sway or feel like it was topping over. the weight of the dolly holds it down perfectly.

my original plan was to put down the dolly and add a few strap ankle weights to the "counter" leg in case it topped over but i dont think ill need that anymore

1 bulb should work fine if you feel that is all you need