"Magnifier lamp recommendations, requested" Topic
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| JAFD26 | 03 Jul 2024 6:42 p.m. PST |
Salutations ! About 8 years ago, I purchased a swing-arm magnifier lamp, clearance at local art supply shop, 4 1/2" diameter magnifying glass surrounded by 8" florescent tube. Well, the lamp's attachment to the bracket clamping onto the workbench is victim of wear and metal fatigue, and methinks a replacement is in order. Anyone who's acquired such a lamp recently, I'd like to hear your thoughts and evaluations. Thanks, very much ! |
| JimDuncanUK | 04 Jul 2024 3:31 a.m. PST |
I had cosy chat with my optician and got him to craft me prescription glasses with a very close focal point. I only need a good natural light LED lamp thereafter. |
| JimDuncanUK | 04 Jul 2024 6:42 a.m. PST |
I use this lamp, no magnifier required as glasses as above are fine for detailed figure painting. link |
| wpilon | 05 Jul 2024 11:01 a.m. PST |
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 Old Contemptible  | 07 Jul 2024 1:27 a.m. PST |
This lamp has made it possible for me to start painting again. It is the best painting lamp that I have ever owned. link |
| DHautpol | 09 Jul 2024 6:12 a.m. PST |
I've been using the same approach as Jim Duncan for many years now. I could never get used to painting underneath the magnifying glass whilst looking through it from above. |
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