edward Posted April 26, 2018 Report Posted April 26, 2018 Went to Harbor Freight Today, and came home with a Magnifying light was a good price $39 and was the same one that Steve Good had on his site, I thought it was a good price.. edward new2woodwrk, lawson56 and OCtoolguy 3 Quote
OCtoolguy Posted April 26, 2018 Report Posted April 26, 2018 That's the same one I have been telling everybody about too. I have two of them. Ray Quote
new2woodwrk Posted April 26, 2018 Report Posted April 26, 2018 I have to go to HF tomorrow for some painting stuff, I'll look into that thing - I have a 20% coupon LOL WayneMahler and OCtoolguy 2 Quote
OCtoolguy Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 10 minutes ago, new2woodwrk said: I have to go to HF tomorrow for some painting stuff, I'll look into that thing - I have a 20% coupon LOL You won't be sorry. It's a great light and the magnifier is very good. I use it without my eyes going bonkers. R Quote
Rockytime Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 Is it LED or florescent? OCtoolguy 1 Quote
OCtoolguy Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 Les, it's florescent but if I'm not wrong, there is an LED replacement bulb for it. I'm going to be looking for one in the future. R Quote
OCtoolguy Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 Here is a link to a youtube video that tells how to convert to LED. Looks simple enough. Quote
Rockytime Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 Now that is interesting. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 (edited) I switched mine over to LED's.. The bulbs I bought were just plug N play.. NOW... I did upgrade some very old 4ft shop lights to LED and the old ones do not have electronic ballast so I bought the direct wired LED bulbs.. I also bought some LED shop lights from Sams club.. I ended up taking them back... because the direct wired tube replacements was much brighter than the standard LED shop lights i bought, LOL... I also have some shop lights with the electronic ballast.. and bought the LED's that are plug and play with the ballast.. Those are very bright too.. Not sure if using the ballast requires more energy or not.. but the LED bulbs that run on the ballast are about half the cost of those that are direct wired... As for the magnifier light.. all the LED bulbs I purchased was much brighter than the standard florescent.. But the one I purchased off ebay was much brighter than those I bought at Menards locally.. Also the one from eBay has a rotating plug pin connector.. the other bulb didn't have this and the angle of the pins vrs where my plug is on the light do not match up very well and is quite a poor fit for my light.. I won't buy another one without the rotating connector.. All that said.. This is the bulb I am most happy with.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-inch-Circline-T9-6000K-Daylight-LED-Relamp-FLOUR-FC8T9-Bulb-w-o-Rewiring/273016883142?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Edit to add: This is the bulb I used from Menards. It doesn't have the rotating pin plug.. and doesn't fit the fixture real great.. but it does work great.. and a little lower priced.. it isn't as bright as the one from eBay either.. though still brighter than the 6500K florescent bulb that I had in there.. https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/light-bulbs/led-light-bulbs/meridian-22w-equivalent-general-purpose-cool-white-8-circular-led-light-bulb/13144/p-1463764639381-c-7482.htm?tid=4568103942767000130&ipos=165 Edited April 27, 2018 by kmmcrafts GrampaJim, OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 1 Quote
new2woodwrk Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 It's on sale this month if you're an ITC member for $30! Buying one tomorrow - maybe 2 OCtoolguy 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 1 minute ago, new2woodwrk said: It's on sale this month if you're an ITC member for $30! Buying one tomorrow - maybe 2 Pick me up a couple .. I like those better than the ones I have.. while mine was about the same price.. mine don't have that flip down lid. my saws sit by two windows in my shop and I am always having to cover the lens.. as I worry about the sun shining in and setting something on fire.. I remember playing with magnifying glass as a kid setting papers and things on fire with them LOL.. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote
lew Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 Bought one at a craft store last week.....now I'm hooked and cant cut without it!!! OCtoolguy, new2woodwrk and kmmcrafts 2 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, lew said: Bought one at a craft store last week.....now I'm hooked and cant cut without it!!! Yeah, I know what you mean.. also same thing happen when you get a foot switch.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Bpardue Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 I have 2 of these in my shop - one on each scroll saw and my wife has one in her craft room for her jewelry making OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Woodmaster1 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 I have the harbor freight light and it is as good as the one I used when I taught digital electronics to read the IC numbers and it cost over $100.00. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
ike Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 I bought one at Banards for $39 a couple years ago and can't do with out it. IKE OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Brianr24 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 Just picked one up today. Didn't try it yet. I usually wear magnifying safety glasses I got off amazon. I love them but it sux when you look away and try something else. Not a big deal just flip them up. But also fog if wear a mask so I give this a try due to the general consensus. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 I have had the HF light for 2yrs now and love it! OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Sycamore67 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Posted April 28, 2018 I guess I am a bit different. I looked at the HF magnifier light and my eyes did not like it. I ended up with an Ottlite brand and much more comfortable for my eyes especially when using it for longer periods of time. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted April 28, 2018 Report Posted April 28, 2018 I've never seen the one HF has.. I bought mine from Menards.. other than the one that came with my Hawk.. I just like the lens cover.. but I assume I could probably make something that would work.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Brianr24 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Posted April 28, 2018 Kevin is the one you have the same as HF cuz I ordered that LED bulb you linked for the one I just purchased at HF. I didn't check compatibility. May end up being a mistake on my part just assuming. 8 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: I've never seen the one HF has.. I bought mine from Menards.. other than the one that came with my Hawk.. I just like the lens cover.. but I assume I could probably make something that would work.. Quote
kmmcrafts Posted April 28, 2018 Report Posted April 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Brianr24 said: Kevin is the one you have the same as HF cuz I ordered that LED bulb you linked for the one I just purchased at HF. I didn't check compatibility. May end up being a mistake on my part just assuming. Mine isn't the same as the HF one but I think about the only difference is mine has no lid to cover the lens.. The LED bulb should work as long as you have the 4 pin connector.. Some of the bulbs I've heard have a two pin connector... or so I'm told.. but I've never seen one yet and I've also never seen a replacement bulb for a two pin connector.. So most likely you're good with the bulb.. I'm thinking the two pin ones are very old lights or something very odd.. Being a newer light since you just bought it.. It should have the correct ballast for the light to work. I don't think you have anything to worry about.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
ike Posted April 28, 2018 Report Posted April 28, 2018 The one I bought at menards doesn't have a cover over the magnifing glass. I had one at work with the cover on it and I took the cover off, it was just a pain. IKE OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 2 Quote
Brianr24 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Posted April 28, 2018 Thx Kevin. I'll see when it comes. yeah ike I didn't even use mine yet but that was my 1rst thought.this cover will probably end up being more trouble than it's worth. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
OCtoolguy Posted April 28, 2018 Report Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Brianr24 said: Thx Kevin. I'll see when it comes. yeah ike I didn't even use mine yet but that was my 1rst thought.this cover will probably end up being more trouble than it's worth. I left the cover on mine mostly because it keeps the surface dust from settling on the lens when not in use. Quote
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