I had intended to call this post “Let there be Light: the Revenge”, but thought better of it in the end. But the point is the same: proper illumination is an integral part of doing quality work (woodworking or otherwise).
It’s not pretty, but I don’t want to hardwire any fixtures yet.
By now, that I swear by these LED light bars is not news. But as always happens, there is some finesse in the hanging. To hang properly, the hooks in the ceiling should be about 45 inches apart. But in the orientation I desire, that meant hanging on studs 48 inches apart. Too far for just the S hooks to reach.
My solution? Twist some leftover coat hangers from the Roman Workbench mockup.
And I got to use my electrical pliers!
Each is about 5 inches long and much sturdier than the thin wire that originally came in the box. Nothing fancy, totally free, and quick.
The simplest solutions are always the best.
And now I can see what I’m doing. And isn’t that really the point?
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The Apartment Woodworker 
I think you should make some nice wooden brackets to display your craft.
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Meh. Seems like a waste of effort. They’re shop lights.
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Were it me, it’d just be a matter of time before I snagged that cord and brought the whole thing down.
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The eye hook in the wall will hopefully solve that problem. We’ll see.
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Hope so. My lights are flush, but with no protection over the tubes. Every time I thoughtlessly swing a piece of lumber towards the ceiling, I think, “That’s how you break lights, Steve!” So far, haven’t broken any yet.
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