I have a short florescent light strip like you would use under upper cabinets that I place into my laundry hamper, a drawer, sink, or once even used the granddaughters wagon. Then I place a piece of plexiglass or large see through cutting board over the top and trace away. This way I don't have another piece of equipment sitting around taking up space but not getting used most of the time. There is also a portable rechargeable florescent light strip that my DH uses in the shop that I have been accused of relocating from time to time. Ann in TN