SW Lures Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I search this topic in the forums, but just didn't read what I'm looking for. I have a nice shop but I was thinking about Barr's lighting in his/her shop area. My lighting in the shop is just not good enough now for painting and shaping the baits. One person wrote that he/she was having the same problem that I'm having. That person connot see light colors and shades of light colors. Natural light color is what was suggested. Is there something better? I believe I just need a hanging unit at work areas. Then the type of bulb I need, any suggestions for what we do. Thanks, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Sams club has a multi LED shop light that kicks butt imo, its not expensive and has plenty of light, I plan on buying several more very soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingerBaits Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Use Daylight bulbs, I believe they are the 5K or 5700K bulbs. Makes a huge difference. I have a 4 strip T8 Fluorescent bulb (5700) fixture then 4 recessed lights with 5K bulbs in it. Colors look the way they should. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks for your opinions. I'll look into them. I differently need something extra. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crab05 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I use an LED light and it works great,it cost about 40.00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I went with LED also but for most of the LED shop lights (big box store) you won't get a good color rendering index. Mine was a trade off for the lack of power run to my shop and the need for light on demand. The CFL I had used more power and put out less lumens and would take a few minutes to warm up (absolutely hate). If I was ready to tackle the power issue in my shop would have likely just used T5HO. Teamed up with good reflectors you can throw a lot of light where you need it and have a lot of options in regards to bulbs. You can mix and match if need also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 This may not be directly applicable. I always paint my workshop walls white. This does help a lot. Dave 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 It also helps to have light coming from multiple angles so you don't have shadows. Even the slightest shadow can throw color perception way off. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thank you all for your input. I've been fighting a bad cold the last few days, really didn't feel like writing anything until now. Yes, I have sheet rock walls with paint and I will have multiple angles Ray. Thanks Travis for the info and it did help. I have gallery lights down both side of the room and florescent in the middle. I'm going to change the bulbs in the middle and readjust the gallery for the different angles. Over the designated work areas I'm going with hanging LED's. If that don't do it I'm moving outside. Well... I'll do all this once I get my strength back. Yep pretty bad. Cheers, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Wait!!........, with all this snow and wind I will keep trying to get the lighting right in the shop. Moving "outside" is not a option at this time!! Maybe when it gets back up into the 70's. Just my thoughts for the day. Just sayin, or (edited) Snowman Dale Edited January 23, 2016 by DaleSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
