Best lighting for cutting table
10-20-2011, 10:19 AM
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[quote=sewingladydi]
I'm only familiar with the Ott bulbs that push into a special socket in their special lamps. You're saying they make one that has a normal screw type bulb like regular bulbs do?
Yep, screws in like a regular bulb.
The halogens give good light also, but they get very hot. My DH is an electrical engineer and he is not a big fan of halogen due to how hot they get.
Thanks. I'll take a look at them next time we get a chance. I appreciate your feedback. :thumbup:
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by sewingladydi
Try using the OTT lightbulbs in your gooseneck. They have them at Lowe's or Home Depot. If I remember correctly, the bulbs were like $5 or $6 each. Lots cheaper than buying a OTT lamp.
Yep, screws in like a regular bulb.
The halogens give good light also, but they get very hot. My DH is an electrical engineer and he is not a big fan of halogen due to how hot they get.
10-20-2011, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Pieces2
I have a Ottlite floor model that provides enough light at my cutting table. I place it behind the table and it illuminates my cutting mat.
10-20-2011, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by catmcclure
You just need a diffuser. In photography you want a lot of light, just not glaring bright. If you make a cover for your light out of some white organza, you'll have bright light but no glare. For the size light shown in your photo, just make a large yo-yo kind of thingy with a small tie to close over your light (like a shower cap??).
10-20-2011, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mythreesuns
Originally Posted by Rose L
Try one of the inexpensive under counter type flourescent lights and just attach it to the wall above your cutting table. They have plug in ends on the wiring so you can just plug it into the same socket you're using for your goose neck lamp. It will make a world of difference! I just had my DH hang a shop light above my quilting frame because that room didn't have a ceiling light either and I can actually quilt at night now!!!
10-20-2011, 10:25 AM
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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, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by crewsin
I always thought your light should come over your left shoulder. Maybe just switch the light to the left side? Then there won't be any glare.
10-20-2011, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by sewingladydi
I have track lights over my cutting & sewing tables, but the light is still not as good as the light from the OTT bulbs. I use a floor lamp (less than $40 at Lowe's I think). It has 3 lights on it. They swivel and you can direct them as needed.
10-20-2011, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Tinker Tots
What is on the left, encased with rulers?
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