I need to get some more lighting for my garage during those times I am working on my car at night... Something portable and not too expensive. I've seen those handhelp/hanging lights that mechanics use, but do not know where to find them (I'm looked at Sears and a few auto places).

Anybody know where to find them or have any other suggestions? Is there a good free standing solution that anybody uses?

 

i hung some floresect(sp?) lights from my garage right above where my hood would be when parked. i hung 2 one on in both bays. it is all the light i could need.
it just those work bench style ones. the bulbs were $1 each ad the fixtures are like 10. so i bought 10 so i always have them

 

go to Home Depot and do a search for work light

$19.95



$39.90

 

Of course, Home Depot...

Thanks Yoshi.

 

I'm in the same position. The cheapest way to go is flourescent from like Home Depot or whatever. And the bulbs last longer too....

 

i used my desk lamp from office depot

 

Buy the "heavy duty service" bulbs, they last much longer. Normal bulbs are not designed to take impact or movement. I have been using the same bulb in my service lamp for 2 years now and it hasn't burnt out.

EDIT: I agree though, the flourescent lamps are better cause they don't get too hot.


[Modified by Tommy_Gunns, 2:12 PM 10/12/2002]

 

Go to sears. They should have. They carry the red craftsman floresant lights for 10 20 and 30 dollars depending on what size you buy. I got two of them, works great.

Edit:I can't type for shiz


[Modified by CRintegreX, 12:20 PM 10/12/2002]

 

Last time I went to Sears, they had this light on sale for $30.

 

I need one of those!

 

In the winter these also double as heaters.

 

Yeah, those things get hot.

 

Tommy:

Thanks for the tip. I ususally burn through an incandescent bulb about every 15 minutes because I drop the damn work light

 

If you're working under your car, these might be better suited.. These are also flourescent halogen replacements, and are cooler (so you won't burn yourself) and they're suppoed 85% more energy efficient.

http://www.naturallighting.com/fixtu...worklights.cfm