Lighted Magnifiers

[JRB9019]

Hi all,

 

I have read the Forum topics on the various lighting solutions that are used to help us in our fantastic hobby - and I have also seen mention of magnification kits, such as the so-called "jeweller's helping hand" which are fantastic.

 

What I am looking for is advice / reviews of the all-in-one solution, giving good magnification and light (Daylight quality) in one.

 

The equipment could be desk and/or floor mounted as I don't have a dedicated workshop-style space at present.

 

Oh, by the way, I live in the UK and really need UK-based stock if possible.

 

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

Just to confirm what I am talking about, I have seen this one on the Historic Ships Website - the link is http://www.historicships.com/Tools/Magnifying/MagniLamp7inYJ8069-6912/MagniLamp7in.htm

 

 

But they only ship to the US and Canada.

 

Many thanks and Best Regards

John

 

 

[tkay11]

If you're in the UK, Warco make an excellent range. See http://www.warco.co.uk/search.php?orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=magnifier&submit_search=

 

I bought the magnifier LED round lens in February last year. Their after-sales service and advice is wonderful, and I haven't found similar lamps cheaper in the uk.

 

Tony

[JRB9019]

Hi Tony

 

I've had a quick look - and will go back and look in more detail later.

 

Thanks

John

[thibaultron]

I used a type similar to the one in your link, almost constantly. It is one of the older round florescent bulb types. The only problems I have with it are that it tends to sway back and forth when first positioned, or when I hit it with my hand or a tool. This is a frequent occurance, and a pain.

 

On the other hand my over the eyes types have a much closer focal distance, so that I have to either be holding the parts close to my eyes, or be bent over it.

 

The desk mounted lighted one allows me to do most of the modeling in a comfortable position. My eyes require magnification for any small work, and the shakiness of my hands makes holding parts some times challenging.

[JRB9019]

Hi - I also found this one: Link is: http://www.craftlamps.co.uk/product/daylight-led-ultra-slim-magnifying-lamp-xr

 

but this is listed at £200 - cheap as the RRP is £265!!!!

 

I may well stick to Tony's link where I found one for £75, which is acceptable - any comments??

[normanh]

Try Hobbycraft they stock a few and are in most UK shopping Centres for about £25. I have a desktop one nice and easdy to use.

 

Norman

[JRB9019]

Thanks Norman - I'll check Hobbycraft out

[pompey2]

Hi John

 

I got a good one from good old John Lewis.

Looks like the one I got has been updated a bit.

Clamps to desk with a ring of lights around the magnifier.

 

Nick

[JRB9019]

Hi all

 

Many thanks for all your advice.

 

Having looked in to all your comments and suggestions, I eventually went for Tony's suggestion of the Table clamp version of Warco Magnifier LED light Square Lens.

 

 

Here it is installed at my workbench

 

 

 

It's amazing, I can actually see the carronades I have been working on without really seeing what I was doing!!!!!

 

Happy days and it's back to work...

 

Thanks again one and all.