[pianotech] New shop lighting and accessories

[David Love]

Before you start filling it full of stuff consider doing some soundproofing
(and maybe a vapor barrier), if possible, so that you can run power tools
and such and not disturb the rest of the house.  Much more difficult later.


David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com


-----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 3:32 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