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. 😉 😛

 

[ChazzC]

Appears to still be available.

Amazon.ca

Yes it is, thanks (I didn't scroll down far enough to see an alternate). Using your link I got the ASIN (and two listings for the same unit (one sponsored, one not) popped up on Amazon U.S. Same bracket & hardware:


Double what I paid 4 years ago.

I suggestion for anyone purchasing a gooseneck lamp like this (or similar): before you mount it, make sure that the nust securing the end of the gooseneck inside the base is tight - I found out the hard way after a week or two and had to take it off and correct my oversight. However, that was the only issue I have had and I move it around all the time.

 

[historicalarms]

I don't have that specific one, but have had a couple over the years and wouldn't consider one without the light.

Same here, I have one in my loading room with the old school halo fluorescent light that works very well but the newer LED one in the shop is hands down better for old eyes and slivers...metal or wood...