PC with Fenix HL21 headband light attached

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Meticulous-Detail

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Anyone ever try this? I attached it is firmly attached. Thought it would be a great idea to see the swirls as you are machining. Someone should make a DA Polisher with lights built in already. I am going to try this out next time I use my PC.
 
Clever idea, but don't you need to wipe off the spent polish before you can inspect your work?
 
Necessity is the Mother of invention....Pretty darn slick if ya ask me!! :props:
 
swanicyouth said:
Clever idea, but don't you need to wipe off the spent polish before you can inspect your work?
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Yes you are correct, but as you're machining the light is so close to the paint you can still see the swirls through the layer of polish as your moving the polisher. They are not as clear, but you can still see what areas need concentration. Then after your done just remove for inspection. It is very easy to remove and put back on, plus you can adjust the angle of the light.
 
Don't you get the same basic results when wearing it on your head?
 
Needless to say, that is one clever idea.

Kinda concerned what the vibration is doing on the bulb.

Bill
 
Bunky said:
Don't you get the same basic results when wearing it on your head?
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When the light is on the machine it is so close to the paint you see everything, on your head it is further away. Plus I htink it looks better on the machine then it does on my head.........lol

I did a brief test yesterday and liked it, but it was only a small section. Next time I will try a longer test and see how the idea holds up.

BillE said:
Needless to say, that is one clever idea.

Kinda concerned what the vibration is doing on the bulb.

Bill
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Thanx, the light is only 40 bucks, so not a big loss if it the longevity is cut down.
 
I like your idea! Especially if a person is stuck working in low light conditions. When I sanded and buffed the Titanic I was working in a parking garage and in the pictures you can see what kind of lighting I had to work with...

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BobbyG said:
Necessity is the Mother of invention....
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No doubt...

Webb said:
Patent before Porter steals it.
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I agree...


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Why not just put the headlamp on your head? The light will move with your head instead of vibrating off of the PC or giving shakey light.
 
I really like this idea alot. Im always polishing at night and no matter how well lit I have the area I wish I could see the swirls a little better. Im definitely doing this!
 
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