Author Topic: Domino light (Read 22348 times)

secutanudu · « **on:** May 31, 2016, 01:55 PM »

An LED light on the domino to make it easier to read layout lines on the work and line them up with the domino's cursor would be OUTSTANDING.

danbox · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2016, 02:52 PM »

Just glue this little guy on it.

Holmz · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2016, 03:52 PM »

Quote from: danbox on May 31, 2016, 02:52 PM

Just glue this little guy on it.

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Where do you get em?

danbox · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2016, 04:19 PM »

I got mine at the Lego shop.

conduitguy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2016, 04:16 PM »

I agree it would be dandy if Festool came out with a Domino light. I was working on something as it was getting dark recently, and I McGyvered this together. I just wrapped the elastic headband around the t-handle. The light is very compact and plenty bright. It also rotates up and down to put the light where it's needed.

Unfortunately, it looks like Surefire has stopped making this headlamp, called Minimus, and they are kind of expensive. The only one they have now is much larger and even more expensive. The thing about lighting the Domino is to use a light with even, hotspot-free illumination.

RobBob · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2016, 04:42 PM »

Festool could easily fix the lack of light on their tools simply by offering a small stick-on LED light that uses one of the common small flat, round batteries. Should be Festool green.

It could be retroactively used on routers, drills, Dominos, Vecturo, etc...Of course, I would expect it to be offered at a small cost, not the usual over priced Festool branded price.

conduitguy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2016, 01:40 AM »

Yeah. I doubt it would be cheap though. If they thought it out like they do most of their products, it would probably be worth it.

Lou in DE · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2016, 12:24 PM »

I've have the Syslite for just a few weeks and I am finding it extremely useful to help with older eyes!

leakyroof · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2016, 04:00 PM »

Quote from: Lou in DE on August 16, 2016, 12:24 PM

I've have the Syslite for just a few weeks and I am finding it extremely useful to help with older eyes!

I need to buy that base since I've got two Syslites and either use them alone or mounted on a Tripod...

Steve-Rice · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2016, 08:56 AM »

Excellent ideas! I am so tired of moving around my corded desk lamp every time I use my DF 500...

Cheese · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2016, 09:10 AM »

Quote from: leakyroof on August 22, 2016, 04:00 PM

I need to buy that base since I've got two Syslites and either use them alone or mounted on a Tripod...

The magnetic base is fantastic...I use it along with a Syslite outside when I'm grilling, just stick it to the Weber frame.

RobBob · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2016, 10:31 AM »

Wow, great ideas. I never even thought to use it for a tool, machine, grill, etc light.

mkasdin · « **Reply #12 on:** September 29, 2016, 02:37 AM »

It's small enough to use for painting when cutting in. I can hold it with one hand.

lunchman · « **Reply #13 on:** September 29, 2016, 08:42 AM »

Here's how I resolved my lighting issue when I'm working in the shop. $20 at Lowe's.

http://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-13-25-in-Adjustable-Stainless-Steel-LED-Clip-On-Desk-Lamp-with-Metal-Shade/1000003084

Beats moving an old desk lamp around and clips to the workbench and portable stands I have set up for my bandsaw and spindle sander. And I did use it the other night when using the Domino.

clark_fork · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2016, 01:41 PM »

There are various clip on reading lights that will work. This one is the Energizer LED Clip On Light at $7.00. It easily clips upside-on and downside on when using the Domiplate. It easily lights up the infernal faint line although I usually hit the line with a Sharpie wiping off the excess. I wish they would etch this line deeper.

antss · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2016, 03:12 PM »

I bet @mirock is working on an onboard light system for the domino as we speak.

Ross 71 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 27, 2016, 08:10 PM »

I can't do photos, so words will have to do. I bought 3 anglepoise lamps quite cheap. They have a large weighted plastic base, suitable for desk use. The arm of the anglepoise has a stub that just sockets into the base, allowing it to turn. Great for desk use, lousy for the workshop.

I cut some blocks of 2x2, bored a (14mm) hole through the top to fit the lamp spigot. Screw the block to the wall anywhere you want to place a lamp. I've got one block screwed to one pillar drill. The other pillar drill I found a piece of steel tube the correct bore. 4" length of tube, hammered flat leaving 1 1/2 " piece of tube untouched. Drill 2 holes in the flattened part and rivet it to the pulley housing.

I wish I'd thought of the steel tube approach earlier.... a neater solution.

I've picked these lamps up for £4 ish in sales, and they get thrown out by people who realise they aren't students anymore and so need something more expensive.

OXCanada · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2017, 04:57 PM »

I couldn't agree more with the LED lights on the Domino but also on all tools. My first tool to have an LED on it was my impact driver and I found it to be a life changer. I could be back in a dark attic or in the back of a cabinet and clearly see what I was needing to do. Priceless

Now, even my little dewalt trim router has an LED and I love it. It makes seeing your work so much easier better and faster. All of that leads to better results.

I saw a great video where an LED was installed on a 1010 router. Genius, but voids warranty I'm sure.

Does anyone know if Festool has a good pulse on these forums? Festool is always on the forefront of innovation. In todays high tech LED world, LEDs are a no brainer in my humble opinion and it seems the FOG has a lot of support for it as well. I think this is just a gap on some of their tools.

ben_r_ · « **Reply #18 on:** June 08, 2017, 12:44 PM »

Yea EVERY power tool should have an LED light on it. It really is a shame that so many Festool tools do not. That is something they should have been innovative enough to have figured out how to include in all their designs.

Holmz · « **Reply #19 on:** June 08, 2017, 05:41 PM »

Like saying every car should have a radio?
One headlamp services all the tools, and the light moves with my vision.

grobkuschelig · « **Reply #20 on:** June 08, 2017, 06:45 PM »

Quote from: Holmz on June 08, 2017, 05:41 PM

One headlamp services all the tools, and the light moves with my vision.

What @Holmz said!
If you need light, where you are looking and you are moving, take a headlamp.
A light on a tool always draws shadows etc. With the headlamp, you just have to move your head a couple of centimeters...

...but I also added the sys light and magnetic base to my shopping list.

charley1968 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 09, 2017, 02:29 AM »

Concur on the headlight.

Sam Murdoch · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2021, 09:06 AM »

I know this is a 4 year old thread but the wish list idea is still a GREAT one.

So many tools come with little lights that come on with the trigger that it seems Festool could do this in their sleep on the DOMINO. Would be an excellent upgrade. I don't want to wear a headlamp, nor do I want to carry an LED with me. WHY settle for side lights when the Domino could be made that much better with such a little add on?

ChuckS · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2021, 12:45 PM »

I don't even wear an apron, why do I want to burden myself with a headlamp? Not to mention that it's a maintenance item (batteries).

Chainring · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2021, 02:09 PM »

Lumintop EDC05C. Normal flashlight and it has a diffused side light with Nichia high CRI LEDs and a magnet in the end. It's cheap, very effective and pretty darned small.

https://lumintop.com/product/edc05c/

Bob D. · « **Reply #25 on:** March 21, 2021, 09:13 PM »

Quote from: Sam Murdoch on March 21, 2021, 09:06 AM

I know this is a 4 year old thread but the wish list idea is still a GREAT one.

So many tools come with little lights that come on with the trigger that it seems Festool could do this in their sleep on the DOMINO. Would be an excellent upgrade. I don't want to wear a headlamp, nor do I want to carry an LED with me. WHY settle for side lights when the Domino could be made that much better with such a little add on?

Ditto. Almost every other cordless tool manufacturer has a light on their tools. Might not be as effective as it could be but at least they made an effort to get some light in the work area.

Manufacturers are always looking for an excuse to bump the price for minimal engineering effort, sounds like the perfect opportunity to do just that. A LED light upgrade is worth at least $50 don't ya think. :-)

Cheese · « **Reply #26 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:27 AM »

Quote from: Bob D. on March 21, 2021, 09:13 PM

Manufacturers are always looking for an excuse to bump the price for minimal engineering effort, sounds like the perfect opportunity to do just that. A LED light upgrade is worth at least $50 don't ya think. :-)

Or if you're a Micro Fence guy...$189.90.