Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Work lamps?

Hi John,
Sounds like a standard car bulb to me. Take it to your nearest local car
part supplier and they will probably find a match. The silvering is what
remains of the filament. Over time the tungsten evaporates and condenses on
the glass.

Les

> Hello,
>
> My lathe came with a small work lamp on it which has burnt out at some
> point. The problem is I'm not having much luck finding new bulbs for it.
> Halogen lights are meant to be better but there's only so much I can

afford

> and £25 - 50 for a light isn't an option right now. The light uses quite
> standard looking bulbs. They're small (About 1cm across) standard bulb

shape

> ones with a bayonet connection at the base. The glass of the bulb appears

to

> be silvered all over on the inside (Any ideas why?) and the base has 12V

5W

> imprinted on it.
>
> I understand what that means but do any of you guys know of somewhere

on

> the net that sells bulbs similar to this for lighting work?
>
> Thanks
> John