Australian Wood Review

Task Lighting

Good lighting is important for all aspects of woodwork. Both commercial workshops and hobby spaces need light: general, specific area and dedicated task lighting.I love the technical details of lights and light sources! After defining some of the terms and ratings you’re likely to come across, I explore conventional and perhaps not so conventional task lighting options available today, including some inexpensive do-it-yourself solutions.

Definitions and recommendations

Incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and LED lights are the most

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