bear Posted August 1, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 1, 2014 Hi Looking to replace my work table light.Need one that is very bright and one that is on an adjustable arm. My table is in a room that I cannot put a large light above it from the ceiling,only on a stand from the table top,or clamp on the edge. Thanks Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted August 1, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) I have two magnifying glass/lights on spring loaded locking arms One on my scroll saw and one on my work bench Just push them back for illumination and pull them forward to highlight (enlarge) my mistakes Edited August 1, 2014 by AON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud Posted August 1, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 1, 2014 Can you mount light on a lamp post so the light is reflected from the ceiling and walls instead of mounting for direct lighting . Much better and very few shadows, small, movable arm spot lights could be mounted on each end of the table for a bright concentrated light when and where needed. jud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted August 1, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 1, 2014 https://www.dazor.com/store/jewelry-lumilus-series.html I think that the best lamp available actually are led lamps like these WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted August 1, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 1, 2014 WOW 400+ dlls for a desk lamp???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud Posted August 1, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 1, 2014 Noticed that, and was thinking about how many candles I could buy instead and be grid free. jud mtaylor and riverboat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testazyk Posted August 2, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2014 I found a very inexpensive lamp that clamps onto the work table. It has a circular fluorescent bulb around the outer ring and an incandescent bulb in the center. You can turn on either or both lamps and the arm and fixture are completely adjustable. I love it. I also have a separate light, also clamped to the table that has a circular fluorescent bulb and a big magnifying glass in the middle. I use it only occasionally for very detail work but don't consider it strong enough to light my workspace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted August 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 2, 2014 Higher quality lamps are definitely not cheap. I spent a little more money and bought Electrix brand lamps off ebay to save money (I think the 7122 and the 2246 models). One is just purely a 100 watt bulb, the other has an incandescent and circular fluorescent bulb with a built in magnifier. I really like them, and haven't found any of the clamp issues that are reported on Amazon with mine. When I did research on lamps with extending arms, the biggest complaint was that the cheap ones wont stay locked in position. To me that was annoying, if not potentially dangerous when using power equipment. WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 2, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 2, 2014 Try checking your local office supply store. They usually sell all kinds of desk lamps and drafting table lamps. Many are clamp type, others have a base. They also have different adjustments and bulb types. I have 4 lamps in my workshop. One is a utility type under the cabinet (kitchen type) over my lathe. The other three are adjustable, one magnifier, one with a clamp base at my mill and table saw and the last sits on it's base over by build table. I can move it where I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintrow Posted August 2, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 2, 2014 Just looked at ebay and found quite a few ranging in price from $33 with free shipping on up. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC2.A0.H1.Xmagnify+lamps&_nkw=magnify+lamps&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Worth a look. I have three of these lamps mounted on my workbench, very useful. tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_Dee Posted August 2, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 2, 2014 I like the OttLite. I have the basic / original flip up light, purchased over 20 years ago when I was doing a lot of art quilting. They have a proprietary light bulb that shows true colors, day or night. Check out the color shown here: http://www.ott-lite.com/t-why-ottlite.aspx Mine is older and is similar to this one: http://www.ottlite.com/p-342-13w-folding-task-lamp.aspx They have many styles available, including clamp on desk version of this lamp with a 3x magnifier: http://www.ottlite.com/p-59-easy-view-floor-lamp.aspx Ott lights are like ink jet printers, they're reasonably priced but they get you with the dedicated replacement bulbs. My Ott light cost $40, but a replacement bulb is $18. However, I've been using the same light bulb for 20 years. They have numerous styles available that can be purchased at local retailers or on-line. WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted August 3, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 3, 2014 For a decent work lamp I use a base mounted flexible shaft type. I was wondering would LED lights be any good? I have never used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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