Best lighting for cutting table
10-20-2011, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ns
I use an OTT Lite that hooks to my table. It works great.
Thanks so much,
10-20-2011, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by judi43
I have the same light you do and I put a light bulb called Bright Effects, Bright White (from Lowe's) and it's wonderful, cool too.
Also where did you get that great Color Wheel on your wall?
Also where did you get that great Color Wheel on your wall?
10-20-2011, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by judi43
I have the same light you do and I put a light bulb called Bright Effects, Bright White (from Lowe's) and it's wonderful, cool too.
Also where did you get that great Color Wheel on your wall?
Also where did you get that great Color Wheel on your wall?
I bought it from alibris.com, but it is available from many stores, including amazon.com, etc. I bought it at alibris.com because it was the least expensive at the time. I like that it is double sided and has two different views. I have found it to be quite helpful.
It retails for $9.95, but can be found cheaper at some places. For instance, the first seller listed at alibris.com is selling it for $5.83 plus shipping. I
http://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781607053507
http://www.amazon.com/Studio-Color-W.../dp/1607053500
Hope this helps,
10-20-2011, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by vickiehornback
I have a couple of shop lights hanging from the ceiling. They are inexpensive, about 7-10 dollars at Lowe's or Home Depot. The cords are not long so you will need an extension cord to reach the outlets
10-20-2011, 07:54 PM
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Yes, that's what I have...track lighting over my sewing area and another one over my cutting area...works great for me
Originally Posted by QKO
Another idea -- what I did in the sewing room. Went to Home Depot or Lowes (can't remember which) and got a couple of track lights, end power caps, and some gooseneck halogen fixtures that I can aim wherever needed.
Screwed them in high on the wall.
These just plug in the wall and come with a built-in switchbox on the plug.
[img]http://www.sierranevadaquilters.com/pics/lights.jpg[/img]
Screwed them in high on the wall.
These just plug in the wall and come with a built-in switchbox on the plug.
[img]http://www.sierranevadaquilters.com/pics/lights.jpg[/img]
10-20-2011, 08:13 PM
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Don't really have a specific light recommendation but just an observation. With all of the white behind your sewing table, you may be getting a lot of light bounced back into your eyes. What about taping a darker piece of fabric up on the wall and seeing if that helps. If it does, you could make a more permanent change with paint.
10-20-2011, 09:53 PM
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Part of it is your angle. because I wear glasses I have to adjust for glare off the lense from above and behind the lenses. I have found those torch lamps with the reading light and the frosted cup style shade do well for direct and indirect light depending on what I need. They can be gotten for under 15.00 at places like Walamrt especially at the beginning of school years
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