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    Old 05-05-2011, 03:11 PM
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    I have one and it works great. I use it with my vintage machines. As the day goes on, I really appreciate it!
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    Old 05-05-2011, 03:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by gunny148
    Check you local Goodwill and Salvation Army Stores, found a goose neck lamp paid 2.99 for it i pur in a haligan bulb and work great. bulb cost more than the lamp
    I use a cheap goose neck desk lamp that sits on my cutting table nest to the table my sewing machine sits on . Works just fine for me. I would love to have one of the fancy type with special lighting for the eyes but, it's out of my budget so I make do. Sorry that doesn't answer your question.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 03:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by hoppyfrog
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    I've been wondering about these myself. I have a computerized machine, so anything with a magnet to go on my machine scares the hey out of me. Would like to know if it has been a problem for anyone?
    No magnets. It has little plastic hooks that go on the back of the machine to hold the cord in place. Also a sticky tab where the light attach's to the top/front of the machine. If you have more than one machine you can buy the sticky tab part separately.
    Awesome! Thanks for the info. I've only seen the magnetic ones.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 04:39 PM
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    Originally Posted by gunny148
    Check you local Goodwill and Salvation Army Stores, found a goose neck lamp paid 2.99 for it i pur in a haligan bulb and work great. bulb cost more than the lamp
    Yep, I put in an Ott bulb for $10.00. Have the bendable lite (Was only $35.00 at that time and it works - no magnets). Found my eyes got tired from the bright"glare" of the small spot of intense light. I like the Ott light much better. It's only 15 W so not expensive to have on.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 04:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by gunny148
    Check you local Goodwill and Salvation Army Stores, found a goose neck lamp paid 2.99 for it i pur in a haligan bulb and work great. bulb cost more than the lamp
    Yep, I put in an Ott bulb for $10.00. Have the bendable lite (Was only $35.00 at that time and it works - no magnets). Found my eyes got tired from the bright"glare" of the small spot of intense light. I like the Ott light much better. It's only 15 W so not expensive to have on.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 05:16 PM
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    I agree that the bendable light is wonderful if you get the electric one. There is also a bendable battery operated light that isn't worth a flip.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 05:21 PM
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    I got the good one from J. Huttle and I love it! It has a bendy arm and plugs in. I was using an Ott light but it was casting shadows. With the little light, I can bend it down and point it right at the needle on my sewing machine. I use two machines, am going to have to get another light. Thanks for the link, Alice, to the less expensive one. I paid $35.00 for mine, don't know what brand it is, though.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 05:47 PM
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    Yes, I have one as described. It is fantastic, nice and bright and you can bend it to shine exactly where you want.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 05:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by sewcrafty
    I've been wondering about these myself. I have a computerized machine, so anything with a magnet to go on my machine scares the hey out of me. Would like to know if it has been a problem for anyone?
    Absolutely no problems with magnets and my computerized machine. That issue was resolved eons ago.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 06:07 PM
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    I have one and paid around $29 for mine. I don't know what I'd do without it. I also have Ott lights but cannot have that beam of light right on your needle with an Ott light as I can with the bendable light. It has made all the difference in the world in my stitching. Hope you can find one at a less expensive price point. Good luck. I don't think you can go wrong with one of these lights.
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