New light for the PM 835s

[chiroone]

OK, my search for a new light for the PM 835 is over. I bought this thing from Etsy website, apparently was made by a retired veteran. It includes a LED ring that has a magnetic disk on it that connects it to the spindle. It also had a LED gooseneck light. The thing works great here’s a few pics

 

[Sdmf5150]

Nice! I could definitely use a new light

 

[wrmiller]

I have a magnetic LED ring light on my 935 as well. Works really well.

 

[ACHiPo]

OK, my search for a new light for the PM 835 is over. I bought this thing from Etsy website, apparently was made by a retired veteran. It includes a LED ring that has a magnetic disk on it that connects it to the spindle. It also had a LED gooseneck light. The thing works great here’s a few pics

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While I didn't copy your decision to get an 835, this is a no-brainer. Mine is on order.

Here's the link:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/543207660/ultimate-milling-machine-spindle-light

 

[chips&more]

The concern could be just me. But I don’t like any kind of magnetic field that close to spindle bearings…Dave

 

[ACHiPo]

The concern could be just me. But I don’t like any kind of magnetic field that close to spindle bearings…Dave

Dave,
Are you concerned about attracting metal particles into the bearing area?
Evan

 

[mikey]

Tormach sells one without magnets in/on the light itself for $32.50. Not sure why magnets would be harmful to a spindle bearing, though.

https://www.tormach.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=32700

 

[chips&more]

Dave,
Are you concerned about attracting metal particles into the bearing area?
Evan

Hi Evan, there is good reading on the subject when you search the net. I’m one that does not need the head scratching. I would rather be safe than sorry. It’s no big deal for me to stay away from using magnets, especially the rare earth kind around my machines. I can and have easily adapted. Also any kind of iron, cobalt, nickel swarf will stick to the magnets and that stuff usually finds my body. I hate metal slivers! …Dave