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I'm looking at magnifier lamps on amazon and see multiple levels of magnification.  perhaps 5x is good?   for my model bench. for cockpit gauges/ indicator needles etc...

 

what does the ARC team say?  thanks

 

2.25% magnification?

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VZVZYGF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AMXRCOC0Z353K&psc=1

 

considering this one too:  51jcnmWrUCL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

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I recommend a desk lamp with a 1600 lumen LED daylight bulb and Optivisors with a DA-5 lens plate. I also have a DA-10 lens plate, but the focal length means I only use it for the smallest detail work.

 

I found a Luxo task light at a great price on eBay. The thing is huuuge, but it works really well.

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14 hours ago, dnl42 said:

I recommend a desk lamp with a 1600 lumen LED daylight bulb and Optivisors with a DA-5 lens plate. I also have a DA-10 lens plate, but the focal length means I only use it for the smallest detail work.

 

I found a Luxo task light at a great price on eBay. The thing is huuuge, but it works really well.

 

Can you post a link to the one you bought?  Thanks

 

Bob

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I have a Luxo L-1 task light with the heavy desk base. It came with an incandescent bulb--it was a while ago--but a 1600 lumen LED daylight (5000K) bulb is perfect!

 

The NIB lamp was sold for dimes on the dollar by some liquidation outfit on eBay. I assume from a store that went out of business.

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20 hours ago, AlienFrogModeller said:

1.  Can I replace my CFL bulb (just burnt out) with a LED?

 

Yes, but may require messing with the wiring. See some here:

 

https://www.amazon.com/SOLARA-USA-Brightest-Circline-8-inch-Magnifying/dp/B01C3WUXLS/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=led%2Bbulb%2Bfor%2Bmagnifier%2Blamp&qid=1589382313&s=hi&sr=1-17&th=1

 

Scroll down to see some more, click on the other ones to see more options. It doesn't look to be a plug and play procedure.

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38 minutes ago, Mstor said:

 

Yes, but may require messing with the wiring. See some here:

 

https://www.amazon.com/SOLARA-USA-Brightest-Circline-8-inch-Magnifying/dp/B01C3WUXLS/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=led%2Bbulb%2Bfor%2Bmagnifier%2Blamp&qid=1589382313&s=hi&sr=1-17&th=1

 

Scroll down to see some more, click on the other ones to see more options. It doesn't look to be a plug and play procedure.

Sir,

Thank you!!

 

Cheers

AFM

 

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