Hi Barb, As I grow older (and wiser), I find that there is never enough light. So take what you think is enough, double it, have a couple of portable halogen spotlights available, and it will be about right. Oh, and I prefer incandescent over fluorescent. Oh, and congrats on your new tinker toy piano. Best regards, Dave Davis, RPT ------Original Message------ From: barbara at pitchperfectpianos.com Sender: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org To: PTG ReplyTo: barbara at pitchperfectpianos.com ReplyTo: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: [pianotech] New shop lighting and accessories Sent: Oct 13, 2009 3:32 PM 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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