Hi, Barbara, I'm sure you will get plenty of input on this, but my opinion is use high energy florescent fixtures, and plenty of them. If you debate about needing sunglasses when you turn them on, you've got it just about right. Even then, you may need some extra lights over workbenches. I have plenty of florescent lighting in my 32X48 shop, and I love being able to SEE when I'm working on stuff. My opinion; worth every penny it cost you. Congratulations on the RPT thing!! Claude Harding, RPT -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of barbara at pitchperfectpianos.com Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 5:32 PM To: PTG Subject: [pianotech] New shop lighting and accessories Hello list, My family and I recently moved into a new house which we specifically purchased because of its full, unfinished walkout basement, of which a portion is dedicated to becoming my new shop. I'm very excited as this will be my first shop and it's in such a skeletal shape that I can't wait to fill it up with all new tools and widgets and doodads...oh, and pianos to tinker with too! In fact, I just purchased my first project, a Hamilton studio, which I hope to restring the bass, put new hammers on, rebush the keys, regulate and on and on... Anyway, I digress. My question is: What sort of lighting would be best? Currently, there are a total of 4 bulbs in the entire basement and it's really dark. We are going to have to wire for more electrical outlets and lights. Should I stick with traditional bulbs or would fluorescent lighting be better for the shop? Or canister spot lights? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you! :-D Barbara Nobbe, RPT Pitch Perfect 859-489-4793 barbara at pitchperfectpianos.com
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