Posted on February 1, 2026March 3, 2026 by Dale Phillips Fluorescent Inspection Lamp Fluorescent Inspection Lamp by Kent Rayman Originally published in Guild of American Luthiers Data Sheet #119, 1979 and Lutherie Tools, 1990 Materials: Switch Small fluorescent bulb Ballast 115V for 4, 6, or 8W bulb Starter assembly Coil telephone receiver cord Metal chassis box Rubber grommets (2) All photos by Kent Rayman. This lamp puts out a lot of even, shadow-free light, and it fits through f-holes. A retractable phone cord works well. Solder the leads right to the lamp’s prongs, then tape (crude, but it works). ◆
