Stand Mount and Cable Management

As good as work lights are, only the $35 ones come with some sort of stand you can mount them on. Fortunately, there are other methods to get lights on stands. Right now, the cheapest option is the Smith-Victor 525a Stand Mount. This will mount onto a standard 5/8" light stand and has a hole on top to drive a bolt though.The L bracket comes off. Here I have used this adapter on a work light:

This adapter is also very versatile. You can mount it sideways on a stand. I have seen two of them used to hold a homemade Kino bank on two stands. Next, you will want to keep your cables tidy on your lights. Most professional lights come with a little cord that makes a U shape you can sling the power cord though. All you need to do is grab a 12" piece of rope and tie it to the bracket on one end and on the other tie a loop with with a slip knot or a bowline as pictured. This will help keep the cables off the ground and less tangled. 






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