Bench Light

[Victor Stearns]

Merry Christmas Everyone,
I am in need of a good bench light. I do not use a maginifer with a light and don't really like them. Just looking for a good light. Suggestions?
Thanks,
Victor

[Bill White]

I use the articulating light as used in office set-up. I found that the "oven" bulbs last a long time, and are more resistant to breaking.
Also added a small led gooseneck with a mag base for use as a task light for the lathe and the BS.
Bill

[Fred Belknap]

I recently got a light from Woodcraft that can be positioned just about anyway and has a magnet that actually holds it in place. Thirty some dollars.

[Steve Rozmiarek]

Maybe a drafting table light, like an old Vemco? I have one of them actually on a drafting table, it has a fluorescent and an incandescent bulb, use one or both. High quality product too. Probably have to find used though.

[Dave Lehnert]

I picked this gooseneck floor lamp up at Lowes. Less than $20. Works great in the shop.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_62592-47842-17797-000_0__?productId=3175571&Ntt=gooseneck+floor+lamp&Ns=p_product_price|0

I have yet to pick one up but my next visit to Kmart I plan to do so. I checked it out last time I was their and it seems well made and heavy for the price. Also noticed Target had a similar offering.
http://www.kmart.com/essential-home-gooseneck-desk-lamp/p-021B017287440001P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

[Bruce Volden]

I just read this a while back, YMMV. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?190812-OK-who-s-gonna-be-first

Bruce

[ian maybury]

Ikea have a huge range of all sorts of lamps at very reasonable prices. THis is the first of several pages of listings: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=lamps The Jansjo clip on or free standing LED lamps are amazing value and give good light. Be careful if going for a CFL (compact fluorescent) type - some of these are low on output/intensity. Best to cross check the bulb against something you know...

ian

[Myk Rian]

I find these in garage sales all the time for $2-$3.
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[Bruce Page]

I have two lamps with small flood bulbs similar to what Myk posted. They work very well when I need extra light.