That sounds like a good solution and definitely in the KISS camp. One thing I would need to address with that is hinge stiffness. If I make them myself with dowels then I guess I could "tune" them. Don't want the beam swinging about or going back to it's own position when let go. Effectively...
@ChaiLatte thanks. Exactly the answer I needed to get me thinking. The cable management bit has been grating. The lead is about 6ft so I'll need to extend it or add an extension lead. The latter will allow sanders etc to plug in too.
I think I have decided to design a kind of linkage like on...
I have acquired an led work light on a little stand. Only used it a handful of times as I have a couple of battery lights that I use for actual task lights.
Thinking of a simple beam 2-3m long with the light at one end (or the ability to move to 2 or 3 positions) then hinged at the other to...
Hi. Just signed up as been reading up a bit on dust extraction. I have a double garage that I'm slowly fitting out for woodwork, push bikes and other DIY/making type stuff.
Current kit:
Evolution table saw on custom stand
Triton track saw
Bunch of other cordless and corded tools
Bunch of...