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When you want to see and not just look, you need a light.
When your machine stays clean, you save time.
You get the idea!
Look around, we designed these accessories with convenience in mind.
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No Drill Accordion Style Cover
Slide it on, tighten it, use it! For Bridgeport
Mount it anywhere! All Import Mills, Grinders etc
Dual 5W LEDs on 30" steel flex arms
Protects your table and your tools
Works on our TML-5C and similar import lathes
Protection for Kurt DX6 & D688 vise clamp screw
Two lights= NO Shadows! Good lighting can make a big difference in the quality of your machining, especially manual machining. So it’s a shame to see an elaborately equipped shop with nothing more than fluorescent ceiling lights illuminating the workbench. The “Miller Light Bar” and the “Knuckle Mounted Double 5W LED lamp from Babin Machine delivers big time on all the key requirements for excellent task lighting.
The use of two lights eliminate shadows.
This is the most versatile light kit.
Mounted anywhere. Or as shown on the picture above.
Our Customers use it on:
The lights mounted on the long 30" steel arms will light up any angle, any part of your work area. Cold light, won't make you sweat.
Two 1/4"-20 holes are required for mounting. 120V is required for using them as intended. 7' cable.
For video instructions click here.
Need more info? Click here.
It is not inexpensive, but it is still cheaper than an eye exam. This is the low effort to install version, no drilling required. For Bridgeport Series I.
Instead of reading more, watch this YouTube video.
Specs:
The long arms are especially useful when doing a boring job. Not only will you look, but you will also see!
No drilling required, 3 button heads needed and supplied (newer models made after 2000 may have a two hole pattern which aligns with the bracket we provide).
See gallery below to read more about the lights by clicking here.
The two lights will eliminate shadows.
Especially useful during boring operations.
Intensity- lots of lumens shining in the desired direction. The LEDs on the two separate heads together use just 10 watts of power to generate an impressive 1000 lumens, exceeding budget lamps by many times. But you needn’t worry about it overheating – the lamp head gets only a little warm, slightly warm to the touch, as it silently produces a pleasing, 5000K white light. Each COB LED is equivale
Both 30″ flexible steel goose neck arms are covered with a black, non-reflective vinyl shroud and holds its adjustment in any position. The lights can be set to the exact location and angle you desire and will stay put. And unlike with weaker lamps, you don’t have to place this one so close to the work piece that it requires constant readjustment as the work progresses
Everything about the build of this lamp is heavy-duty. The aluminum bar base (no drilling needed to install!) or the right angle knuckle provides a rock solid mounting platform. Just look at the picture, the neck doesn’t sag a bit! Look for the videos on Babin Machine Sales YouTube channel to see how well they hold, regardless of the twist angle.
If the ways don't get dirty, you don't have to clean them!
All hardware supplied, follow instructions here.
EZ attach with no holes to drill. Install in minutes!
Save Time and Money by reducing cleanup time and reducing wear on your machine.
Pays for itself in months!
Your ways are always fully covered.
Front section cover attaches to the wiper plate. Does not cover over the dial when saddle is all the way to the front.
Continuous rear piece attaches using the saddle wiper plate
Fabric material is waterproof, fireproof and fungus resistant with a PVC frame.
When installing the accordion way cover kit, you can easily replace your felt wipers. A must to keep your ways in good condition. For Bridgeport Series 1 mills.
$80
LayFlat protects carbide and other hardened and expensive tooling from damage when dropped.
At least, it did for me. Don't take my word for it (although you should), try it yourself.
Protects your table, keeps it free of marks caused by tools, dropped items, etc.
Flexible. Shock absorbent. Resistant to chemicals. Hot chips do nothing to it. Will last longer than your machine.
Stays on the table, does not move around. Safe to place tools on for your convenience.
Trim it around your vise. It's easy. And then use that sharp blade to cut it to the exact size you need to cover that table.
Shipped rolled up, flattens out after a few hours.
5/8" slot clearance on table required.
Two 22"x9" pieces are in a kit for 9" wide tables.
Two 24"x10" pieces are in a kit for 10" wide tables.
All other sizes, length, slot sizes, please contact us.
Here is a demo video.
No carbide tools were injured during the making of this demonstration.
Protects the bed from accidental tool drops. Moves with the carriage, slides in and out for easy cleaning!
Two Button Heads needed for install are supplied. Installs on Hardinge HLV-H or our TML-5C series high precision lathes.
Does not limit travel, flexible material.
Protects your bed plate from accidental drops and marks. If you drop a collet, your bed plate won't get marked up.
Collects most of the chips falling on the bed. Your wipers stay cleaner and last longer. Makes cleanup easy, slides out, shake it off and slide it back in!
Heat and chemical resistant material.
With our vise cover, your vise clamp screw stays chip-free, saving you time and hassle.
Attaches securely using magnets.
Durable construction, designed for the Kurt DX6 and D688 vise.
Why spend time cleaning up a mess when you can prevent it in the first place?
Keep your clamp screw free of chips and grime!
Save time and money.
When you need to clean the cover, simply lift it of with all the dirt and wash it.
Resists hot chips! Material is resistant up to 150 Celsius.
Northrop Grumman | Oct 10, 2017
David B. | Mechanical Engineering Technology | Delaware Tech
Mike S. | Cutter Innovations Colorado
"It does exactly what it's supposed to do. I can see what I am doing!"
"The LED lights work great! We are pleased with your product!"
The guys love the lightbar!
“The Twin 5W milling machine lights are fantastic! They are not over bright, just nice clear
white light from both sides and the on/off switch at the top of the light is wonderfully
convenient. The light heads are light, small and compact and do not impede with the machine,
tooling, handles and the operator.” “A great fit! “
David B.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Delaware Technical Community College
Good morning Paul,
Sorry I took so long to get back to you.
I mounted the new light system on our Bridgeport. The installation was very easy and the mounting is very secure. Once both lights were positioned it was WOW! The light is very evenly distributed from each of the five watt LED lights. I think the lens used on the lights has a positive effect on the evenness of the distribution.
In the past I was always fighting to find a position that would eliminate any shadow and still allow good visibility of the edge of the face mill. With this two light system all those issues went away. The long flexible arms make positioning the lights very easy and they stay were you put them. Also you won’t have one of those “I should have put my gloves on” moments when touching the lights as they are not hot, just warm.
I can now easily see the degree scale when tilting the head as well as the area I’m working on. In the past this has always been an issue. This is a well designed, high quality lighting system that makes a good day even better.
Bill C,
Weld Services
Kresgeville, Pa.
Good evening Paul,
Your timing is good.
I slipped the light assembly on the dove tail last night.
It does exactly what its supposed to do, I can see what I’m doing.
Thank you again,
Keith H.
Paramount Machinery Inc.
"They are very cool!"
Keith H. | Paramount Machinery Inc. Ontario
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