It's hard to work on a project when you can't see it. Shop lights can help remedy that problem. One way to install a shop light is to drill a hole in your workbench and insert a desk light (figure A). Halogen clip-on lights (figure B) are handy too. They're very bright and use electricity more efficiently than standard incandescent lights. Be careful not to touch the bulbs with your fingers; the oils on your skin can cause bulbs to burn out prematurely. A fluorescent drop light (figure C) is useful in tight places such as automobile engine compartments. These lights cost $20 to $30. A halogen spotlight (figure D) works well for outdoor projects. It can be mounted on a stand or placed directly on the ground. Halogen spotlights usually retail for about $15. Versatile clip-on lights (figure E) are standard in most workshops. If your workshop is lit only by a single incandescent bulb, replace it with a fluorescent shop light. Begin by replacing the bulb with a bulb-to-outlet converter (figure F) with 3-pronged electrical outlets on the sides. Then install screw-in hooks (provided with the shop light) into nearby ceiling joists (figure G), and hang the shop light. Now plug the light into the converter. You may want to cover your shop light with hardware cloth (figure H) to protect the bulb from flying debris.
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