I noticed in the vast majority of the pictures of tying benches that large, physically large, in any event are being used by the tiers. I Use the miniture high intensity McKenzie flex shaft lamp that slips on the shaft of the vise and clamps to it. The bottom line: I get plenty of light where i am tying mimimal heat build up and great vision while tying. The only other light is the normal ambient room light. My room has a south facing window so I do get lots of light during the day. However I work on the north wall facing north so any sunlight is to my back.

Anyone else use a similar setup with sucdcess?

Northwoods

(where the lakes still have lots of ice cover)