Magnifying lamp

[don in brooklin on]

I am looking for a lamp for my scroll saw and the local Busy Bee has the free standing, 90 light LED with 3x magnifying lamp on sale. 

My question is should I get the free standing one or the one that clamps on. They are both the same price.

http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MAGNIFYING-LAMP-LED-FLOOR-STANDING-SILVR.html

Thanks

Don

[Toneman]

Don't know what saw you have, but, I have the magnifyer and lamp that are separately attached to the saw. They are sold by Seyco. Sometimes I need the light only and can move it to any position near the blade.

Tony,aka,Toneman

[old wormy]

Don, unless you have an extremely vibration free saw, then I would opt for the free standing one. Mine is a desk model and I have it setting on a bar stool that is setting next to my saw so it can be moved around.

[newfie]

Hey Don i have the clamp on model with the 8" Florence tube.i was looks at the one from busy bee also and is thinking about getting it, i definitely would get the clamp on model. looks to be a good light i would to find a few feviews on it first tho some of those LED lights aren't very good.wish it had the option too try before you buy.

[ChuckD]

I have a clamp on light but it is not clamped to my saw.  It is attacjed to a frame of 2X4 behind the saws so I can swing it between the saws. 

[Russ C]

This is the one I purchased from Harbor Freight  Magnifying Lamp  three years ago. Never had a problem with it and it has the original bulb. 

[slowcutter]

Make sure it has a glass lens so you can clean it & not worry about scratching it.
Just my say.
Jack

[Billy in Va]

Russ That light looks very similar to one I saw somewhere that sells for well over $100. Does it have a glass lens?

I have 2 of them and one smaller LED magnifier I got at the woodworking Show last spring. I do not care for the LED light as it is not bright enough for me. I only have one good eye and it ain't perfect.  The fluorescent does a much better job for me.

[Russ C]

Yes Billy it has a glass lens and a round fluorescent bulb.

[Billy in Va]

Thanks Russ  I will have my third one soon.

[king310]

it kind of looks like a lift seat for the toilet .

I bought mine at menards for $37. it is not attached to my saw. it is mounted to my work bench so it will swing away from the saw when needed.

[Billy in Va]

Ahhhh King  thanks a heap for putting that vision n my head 

[Dean A]

I bought the mag lite from rockler (who is not making these anymore). I had to make a stand for the light because even a little vibration makes my eyes freak out. I added casters to the stand so I can slide it out of my way when needed.

bottom line, I wouldn't attach to a bench that the saw is on

[Russ C]

Hmmm, mine is attached to the stand and no problems. No movement at all, of course my saw doesn't vibrate. 

[dgman]

Me too. My light is attached to my saw stand, and no vibration!