A question of lighting

[jamzdean]

I have to do my leather at night like most, I guess. I was just wondering what kind of lighting most people used incandiscent causes shadows florescent doesn't seem bright enough...I have old eyes. You may think this a silly question but...

[TwinOaks]

A few lamps closer to your work area will brighten things up. I use a standard old table lamp with one of the screw in flourescent bulbs. They are available in different colors (bright white, soft white, etc OR numbers like 3500k/sp35/835, 4100k/sp41/841. The color is based on Kelvin temps, so the higher the K number, the whiter the light will be.)

If shadow is still an issue, you might try bouncing the light ( not the fixture or the bulb) off the wall to illuminate you area.

[UKRay]

I have to do my leather at night like most, I guess. I was just wondering what kind of lighting most people used incandiscent causes shadows florescent doesn't seem bright enough...I have old eyes. You may think this a silly question but...

Not a silly question at all. I currently have a centre room light and no less than nine anglepoise style lights in my workroom supplemented by three additional flourescent lights over critical areas (sewing machines and tooling bench). I still find myself struggling sometimes and have had to resport to getting a special pair of glasses made for very close work like threading needles and fine tooling. I'm fascinated to hear what advice people might offer!

[esantoro]

I like the combo art lamps that use a daylight circline 22 watt fluorescent bulb and a 75 watt incandescent bulb. I certainly do know your concern with lighting, which is why I have been so persistent in trying to repair two of my lamps, which on the whole are quite well constructed but for one 25-cent part.

ed

[jamzdean]

So if I am understanding this "more is better"... I am not familiar with the Art-combo light, it sounds interesting..best of both types.

[esantoro]

So if I am understanding this "more is better"... I am not familiar with the Art-combo light, it sounds interesting..best of both types.

here's one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hobby-Art-Craft-Combin...1QQcmdZViewItem

[tashabear]

I wear a headlamp.

[Bree]

I have to do my leather at night like most, I guess. I was just wondering what kind of lighting most people used incandiscent causes shadows florescent doesn't seem bright enough...I have old eyes. You may think this a silly question but...

I added this to my Toro 4000-LA25 recently and it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I can't speak highly enough about the quality of this light... just fabulous

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17420

[esantoro]

I added this to my Toro 4000-LA25 recently and it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I can't speak highly enough about the quality of this light... just fabulous

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17420

I'll be keeping an eye out for these to go back on sale.

ed

[Bree]

I'll be keeping an eye out for these to go back on sale.

ed

Yep They are not cheap but they put out beautiful white light and in high volume. You might do a net search and see if anyone else has a sale on them.