Lighting
12-29-2010, 03:52 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by Lynn Luker
I am eager to hear the responses to this too. My husband has suggested a 'shop light' with florescent tubes. Right now I have a lamp and an Ott light.
Thanks snicker dee for starting this!
Thanks snicker dee for starting this!
12-29-2010, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jeanneb52
Off topic slightly...have you noticed that the light on the newer sewing machines stinks? The bed is barely lit! I need a small lamp next to my new Brother machine. How foolish is THAT!?
12-29-2010, 04:35 AM
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I had shop lights in my old work area and I began to notice damage to one of my hanging prints. It was a signed one that my employer had given me and couldn't be replaced. Be careful about the bulbs you use if they are going to be on several hours a day. It can be like sunlight fading.
12-29-2010, 04:50 AM
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I have florescent fixtures for day light bulbs. Great lighting. These are hung over work areas. Cutting table, Table with machine etc. The daylight bulbs are more expensive but in 7 years I have only replaced 3 of the 12 in the room. Make sure fixture will take daylight bulbs.
12-29-2010, 04:58 AM
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I had a totally inadequate ceiling fixture in my tiny sewing room. My new hubby and I hit HD and came home with a flouresant fixture with "kitchen/bath" bulbs. It was easy to install and my eyes are so happy with the light.
12-29-2010, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Qbee
Well my hubby still says hanging florescent shop light for my area would be best...hmmm??? I'm turning the basement into my quilting room and the area is about 17 by 20 with just the one ceiling fan light in the middle. My cutting table is over in one corner and positioned so that I am facing away from the light kinda of blocking the light from the table. His idea is to have a shop like in the corner hanging directly over the cutting table but then one person said that it causes a glare on the rulers?? Gosh...I'm getting more confused :(
12-29-2010, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by Qbee
Well my hubby still says hanging florescent shop light for my area would be best...hmmm??? I'm turning the basement into my quilting room and the area is about 17 by 20 with just the one ceiling fan light in the middle. My cutting table is over in one corner and positioned so that I am facing away from the light kinda of blocking the light from the table. His idea is to have a shop like in the corner hanging directly over the cutting table but then one person said that it causes a glare on the rulers?? Gosh...I'm getting more confused :(
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