help tired of working in the dark

[Red Diamond]

As I am getting older my eyes are not seeing very well and i need a new light or new eyes, think new light would be easier am using ordanary lamp with 30 w HG light bulb but still cant see well does anyone have suggestions on best lamps for fly tying

Thanks

[gqualls]

You may want to check out an Ott-Lite.

[JAd]

"Hampton Bay 27-Watt Sunlight Desk Lamp $19.97
model 1127
replacement bulb model 9024BFM27 6,500K Daylight

I bought mine at Home Depot, good for the price.

JAD

[ducksterman]

You need a good light source... you will get many suggestions about light sources ....good luck...just get a lot of light...sunlight lamps are good

And this I feel strongly about....magnification

You are going to see most will suggest ....the magnifier that is attached to a light....bull roar

And there will be other suggestions about prescription...glasses...readers...etc. ....but I don't know why the head loop magnifiers aren't the gold standard...


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38896

It doesn't have to be these but I use it as an example...

The head loop allows you ...mobility...& use with your readers...you can watch TV with them..Oh. did I say mobility ...I can go to another room and back...you know move around...just flip them up and I can go out and plant flowers..

Bottom line versatility & magnification...mine have 3 different magnifications....good when I want to get down and dirty.....

Very handy....

The usual fly shops have these [but not as versatile as mine] .... very over priced...

[Fatman]

Get an OTT light!!!!!! I was lucky I didn't have to buy one I won one in the monthly draw and it's great!!!!!!

Fatman

[HCR]

I've used the McKenzie lamp (see Orvis or Cabela's). Expensive compared to others listed here, but very good looking, and small and it attaches to my portable tying bench.

I went to a pair of cheap reading glasses and the combo of good light and magnification really makes a difference.

[Donat]

I have a U23020 Daylight Lamp with magnifier from Cabelas. The on-line price is $99.99 I paid $89.99 at the store. I gives you a great no shadow light and it can be adjusted with the snake like stem.

[Clay]

OTT Light, but don't buy it at retail. JoAnn Fabrics has these on sale regularly or Ebay. Prices vary drastically on these and there is no need to spend twice what you need to spend to get the same thing.

[Bamboozle]

What Duck said!!!

A good light helps but a head loop brings it all in focus!

[kglissmeyer]

"Hampton Bay 27-Watt Sunlight Desk Lamp $19.97
model 1127
replacement bulb model 9024BFM27 6,500K Daylight

I bought mine at Home Depot, good for the price.

JAD

I'm with JAd, I bought mine at Home Depot also, and, for the money, it's the best light I've used. Too many out there are quite pricey and I don't feel I have to spend the money to get the performance. This light is a lot of bang for the buck. I demo tie at a couple of shows a year and this light puts out, with a bulb that gives a true color picture of whatever you're tying.
I would recommend this light to anyone - beginner through professional. I also build several rods each year and this light is invaluable to me in that process.
Good luck on your choice.