Machine/Mill Light

[Janger]

I have that Lee Valley light and I will say that the fit and finish is excellent. I bought it on sale but would have paid full price for it.

I have the same Lee Valley model and it's from a Canadian store too. It's good.

 

[ChazzC]

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/workshop/workbenches/benchtop-accessories/lighting/76037-led-magnifying-bench-lamp?item=17J3030&utm_campaign=CAN-EN|PLA|PMax|Tools|HighPriceTier&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19794770096&gbraid=0AAAAAClVJ5iln03LVSZCwje2gJMVkwFXa&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-Xm0IVCViUOEKDm8XdPOdHbZctoFaA_0TNojmPNJ0mgVehxKkMq_YxoCa1AQAvD_BwE#pdp-bullets

What's thoughts on this? It's portable, mounts to a bench, magnifier and lighted

I have a similar lamp at my sit-down bench for working on smaller parts (unfortunately this photo only shows the wall-mounted base):


It works well for this application as the flap above the magnifying lens keeps the lens clean; however, when used as a magnifier (light on or off) the flap can get in the way.


This is the lamp (I apologize for using Amazon U.S. links) I have between my Lathe & Mill (having seen my shop, you know that everything is in close proximity); here it is stowed:



Positioned for using at the Lathe:



And at the Mill:




However, while the magnifying lamp works well when I need to see close up, this post has what I currently use most of the time at the Mill. Maybe you need to stop by again and see how things have changed?

 

[someidiot]

I have this one (unfortunately no longer available on Amazon) mounted on my Mini-Mill:

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I chose it specifically because it didn't have a magnetic base; instead it's attached to the back of the column:

Appears to still be available.

Amazon.ca

 

[140mower]

I'll have to do some more research then. From this thread it seemed like having a lighted magnifier was a nice bonus versus just a magnifier. Yes bench mount would be ideal

I don't have that specific one, but have had a couple over the years and wouldn't consider one without the light. Extremely useful when digging foreign objects from fingers etc. As far as inspecting my work with it, I already know it looks like crap before I even open my eyes. 😉 😛