MarieC Posted March 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, OCtoolguy said: I started out with 4 2-bulb 40 watt flourescent overhead lights. Then H/F came out with their 5000 lumen LED lamps for $20 ea. I put four up in place of what I had. My little shop is so well lit now that sometimes I turn 2 if them off. I also have H/F lighted magnifiers mounted on the wall with LED replacement bulbs in them. I have NO problem seeing my work. If I make a mistake it's usually from loss of concentration. I DO like a lot of light. I would love to have more light. The problem I have is the roof in 'my' shop is over 12 feet high. It is actually my husbands Orchard equipment building and I use a small piece of it (however I am slowly making gains in space, I don't think he has noticed...yet ) Anyway, I transgress...So the lights are way up there and my little lamp by my saw is casting shadows. You have given me an idea though...we have extra giant Hallogen lights we use in one of our Greenhouses (the whole thing weighs about 40 pounds), Perhaps I could hang one of those above me. The added benefit is they also give off quite a bit of heat so I would be warmer as well.... I think, though, I still could use a lighted magnifier. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, MarieC said: I would love to have more light. The problem I have is the roof in 'my' shop is over 12 feet high. It is actually my husbands Orchard equipment building and I use a small piece of it (however I am slowly making gains in space, I don't think he has noticed...yet ) Anyway, I transgress...So the lights are way up there and my little lamp by my saw is casting shadows. You have given me an idea though...we have extra giant Hallogen lights we use in one of our Greenhouses (the whole thing weighs about 40 pounds), Perhaps I could hang one of those above me. The added benefit is they also give off quite a bit of heat so I would be warmer as well.... I think, though, I still could use a lighted magnifier. I'd say buy a couple lights from H/F and hang them above you saw with chain. Get them down to about 7 feet from the floor. 2 would be plenty but still get a magnifier. MarieC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted March 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 57 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said: I'd say buy a couple lights from H/F and hang them above you saw with chain. Get them down to about 7 feet from the floor. 2 would be plenty but still get a magnifier. Great idea about hanging them from a chain.....Plus, I did a google search about the harmful effects of Halogen lights and they emit UV rays so I could actually get sunburned...so that is out. I hope to go to HF tomorrow...if we don't get snowed in....Crazy March Thanks again! Marie OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 Here is where I got my current shop lights. https://www.omniraylighting.com/ I wanted link-able surface mount lights and the Harbor Freight lights did not fit the bill. As it turned out these were exactly what I wanted and they were cheaper than Harbor Freight. They are the easiest light fixture you will ever install. MarieC and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 This is the Ottlite I have for my scroll saw. I have no issues with strobing. It has a strong, white light and the magnifier works well for me. These are not inexpensive, but might be worth the price. This one lists for $149.99 but they are offering a $40 discount. I bought mine through JoAnns and my wife had a 40% off coupon. OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Table Light | Magnifier Lamp | Natural Daylight Lighting MarieC and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rash_powder Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 I have an Ottlite, not sure if it is LED or not though. I would like an LED one as the light seems to be brighter and more directed; at least to me anyway. If you watch the sale ads JoAnne Fabrics every now and again will have Ottlite marked down 50% off. Sometimes there is a coupon in the app. Sometimes it all stacks. Thats how I got mine. MarieC and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 8:09 AM, BadBob said: I use sewing machine lights on my EX21. They are cheap and they work great. I do the same thing. Works for me and well. OCtoolguy and MarieC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 The Ottlite looks interesting. Definitely LEDs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NF1295A/ OCtoolguy and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 4 hours ago, TAIrving said: This is the Ottlite I have for my scroll saw. I have no issues with strobing. It has a strong, white light and the magnifier works well for me. These are not inexpensive, but might be worth the price. This one lists for $149.99 but they are offering a $40 discount. I bought mine through JoAnns and my wife had a 40% off coupon. OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Table Light | Magnifier Lamp | Natural aylight Lighting Sadly our JoAnns is closing. As many other California businesses are or have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted March 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 7 hours ago, OCtoolguy said: Sadly our JoAnns is closing. As many other California businesses are or have. 11 hours ago, TAIrving said: This is the Ottlite I have for my scroll saw. I have no issues with strobing. It has a strong, white light and the magnifier works well for me. These are not inexpensive, but might be worth the price. This one lists for $149.99 but they are offering a $40 discount. I bought mine through JoAnns and my wife had a 40% off coupon. OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Table Light | Magnifier Lamp | Natural Daylight Lighting 12 hours ago, BadBob said: Here is where I got my current shop lights. https://www.omniraylighting.com/ I wanted link-able surface mount lights and the Harbor Freight lights did not fit the bill. As it turned out these were exactly what I wanted and they were cheaper than Harbor Freight. They are the easiest light fixture you will ever install. 10 hours ago, Joe W. said: I do the same thing. Works for me and well. Thanks to everyone for your help on my lighting situation! So much information but it helped me make a decision. I went ahead and bought the Ottlite at JoAnn's it was on sale plus I have a 25% off coupon so it was $73 and I just picked it up. My oh my, that is sooo much better. However, I think I will need to hang some lights over head from some chains for my entire side of the orchard shop. I will need to wait until the snow melts to uncover our orchard Ladders because those rafters are way up there. I like the idea of the linkable lights because I have a long skinny side of the building for my workspace (kind of like a long hallway).... but I will also look into the Harbor Freight. I also will buy a sewing machine light because I think that will help just a bit more. Thanks again! BadBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 11 hours ago, MarieC said: but I will also look into the Harbor Freight. I got a HF light on sale - 4 LED tube type and hung it over my workbench. Gives plenty of light and eliminates shadows like those cause by the ceiling lights when I was working anything. The pull chain was sticking at the point where the chain goes into the switch, causing it to hang up. I shot a spritz of WD40 into it and now it works fine. MarieC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 19 hours ago, OCtoolguy said: Sadly our JoAnns is closing. As many other California businesses are or have. You can also get this one at Costco and Walmart. Do you still have those in CA? OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Desk Lamp | Costco OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Desk Lamp - Walmart.com OCtoolguy, MarieC and BadBob 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 3 hours ago, TAIrving said: You can also get this one at Costco and Walmart. Do you still have those in CA? OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Desk Lamp | Costco OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Desk Lamp - Walmart.com So far Costco is fine but Walmart is not well. They are being overrun with homeless RVers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Our Walmarts here in the Houston area are also being overrun by an interesting assortment of people, not the same for any 2 stores. I think (not an original idea) that Walmart is missing a business opportunity. They could put in an observation balcony and sell wine. They could even put in some of the binoculars, those which require a coin to operate, for observing the shoppers on the main floor. Jim McDonald, OCtoolguy and Roberta Moreton 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 (edited) I use a pair of magnetized sewing machine lights. One on each side eliminates shadows. For a magnifier, I really like this one. https://a.co/d/faHL9am. Being worn on my head, there's little need for viewing adjustment. Edited March 16, 2023 by Gene Howe OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 23 hours ago, Gene Howe said: For a magnifier, I really like this one. https://a.co/d/faHL9am. Being worn on my head, there's little need for viewing adjustment. Yep, I went that route also. MarieC and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted March 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 4:33 AM, Gene Howe said: I use a pair of magnetized sewing machine lights. One on each side eliminates shadows. For a magnifier, I really like this one. https://a.co/d/faHL9am. Being worn on my head, there's little need for viewing adjustment. I looked at your link....thank you. That looks like something I may try...I may just get it since I could use it anywhere in the shop...thank you for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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