I never liked the magnifier...I use a head strap magnifier that happens to be pictured in my tying area above.
I never liked the magnifier...I use a head strap magnifier that happens to be pictured in my tying area above.
The magnifier always got in my way when I wrapped materials on the hook. I did like the light, though.
Joe
Jack,
Found the LED light on harborfreight.com easy enough. What did you use for the stand/arm?
"So many people are out there doing things they call environmentalism, but only because it's politically correct or has a lot of cache."
I would never buy from a company that sells products way over priced like that. That is the same one that I got at Ikea for $10.00 and it sucks for a fly tying light. If you don't have any light source and you just need something, it works ok, but it sucks if your doing some serious business.Originally Posted by sagefisher
Can't use it for fly tying pictures either. Something with the spectrum of the light just doesn't works and can't even be corrected in photo editing. Also, makes hard shadows that are just impossible to get rid of. I did notice it works better if the light is 2 feet or so away from your vise, but it still sucks. I just wish the good fly tying lights didn't cost so much..
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Last edited by simplejack; 03-07-2014 at 02:59 AM.
In case anyone is interested...Harbor Freight currently has the light Jack uses on a Free...no purchase required coupon...retail is now up to $5.99.Mine is very compact, completely portable and CHEAP
Fits nicely in my travel kit.
The lamp is $3.95 at Harbor Freight. It's held in place by a magnet.
Not to discount the little LED lights but if you want a real professional lamp used in situations where you want to light a large area consider this. I bought one and really appreciate the GREAT ILLUMINATION.
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/alvin-fl...FUVp7Aod3QgAGQ
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