Best lighting for cutting table
10-21-2011, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Grambi
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.
10-21-2011, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by writerwomen
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
Much appreciated, :D
10-22-2011, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Pieceful Quilter
Yes - they fit into "regular" light bulb sockets. I got a two pack on sale at Joann's and put them in my reading lights. Love them!
10-22-2011, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Pieceful Quilter
Yes - they fit into "regular" light bulb sockets. I got a two pack on sale at Joann's and put them in my reading lights. Love them!
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10-23-2011, 12:53 PM
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I honestly cannot remember if I already posted this in here or not...but even with 3 OTT lamps in my cutting room if I'm cutting/sewing at night I have an annoying shadow on my work area. ESPECIALLY if I'm cutting out fabric. I always had a miniscule shadow on one side of my template and that minor amount is enough to toss off an accurate cutting line.
Now.. this took my husband some time to STOP laughing at me, but I now use a backpackers LED headlamp when I work in my room in the evenings. It's GREAT! DORKY, BUT GREAT! My light source is RIGHT where I need it every time AND my hands are completely free.
Matter of fact.. I have fallen in love with this idea so much I now keep a headlamp next to my reading chair. Our house has vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. There's no good light in this place except for floor lamps. So.. as GOOFY as I look whether I'm doing hand work or reading.. I slap on my trusty headlamp and I'm GOOD TO GO!
That's my story and I'm stickin' to IT.....LOL
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Now.. this took my husband some time to STOP laughing at me, but I now use a backpackers LED headlamp when I work in my room in the evenings. It's GREAT! DORKY, BUT GREAT! My light source is RIGHT where I need it every time AND my hands are completely free.
Matter of fact.. I have fallen in love with this idea so much I now keep a headlamp next to my reading chair. Our house has vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. There's no good light in this place except for floor lamps. So.. as GOOFY as I look whether I'm doing hand work or reading.. I slap on my trusty headlamp and I'm GOOD TO GO!
That's my story and I'm stickin' to IT.....LOL
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10-23-2011, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Highmtn
I honestly cannot remember if I already posted this in here or not...but even with 3 OTT lamps in my cutting room if I'm cutting/sewing at night I have an annoying shadow on my work area. ESPECIALLY if I'm cutting out fabric. I always had a miniscule shadow on one side of my template and that minor amount is enough to toss off an accurate cutting line.
Now.. this took my husband some time to STOP laughing at me, but I now use a backpackers LED headlamp when I work in my room in the evenings. It's GREAT! DORKY, BUT GREAT! My light source is RIGHT where I need it every time AND my hands are completely free.
Matter of fact.. I have fallen in love with this idea so much I now keep a headlamp next to my reading chair. Our house has vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. There's no good light in this place except for floor lamps. So.. as GOOFY as I look whether I'm doing hand work or reading.. I slap on my trusty headlamp and I'm GOOD TO GO!
That's my story and I'm stickin' to IT.....LOL
.
Now.. this took my husband some time to STOP laughing at me, but I now use a backpackers LED headlamp when I work in my room in the evenings. It's GREAT! DORKY, BUT GREAT! My light source is RIGHT where I need it every time AND my hands are completely free.
Matter of fact.. I have fallen in love with this idea so much I now keep a headlamp next to my reading chair. Our house has vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. There's no good light in this place except for floor lamps. So.. as GOOFY as I look whether I'm doing hand work or reading.. I slap on my trusty headlamp and I'm GOOD TO GO!
That's my story and I'm stickin' to IT.....LOL
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Thanks,
10-23-2011, 11:17 PM
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Quiltgranny...
You can get them at Walmart, ANY big box store back in the camping/sporting goods department. There are upper end ones at sporting goods stores too. I think I paid about $12.00 for my first one...and I got a bigger one the second time and that was closer to $19.00. Don't buy a crazy expensive water proof one. You're not going to be hiking in the rain in it.. or hanging off the side of a cliff in a snow storm.
I love them so much that if I have to go out in the dark to nab an arm load of wood for the wood stove (we live 8 miles out of town and it's PITCH BLACK out here) I put one on. Once you adjust it (which takes a second max) the light is RIGHT where you need it...every time.
You can get them at Walmart, ANY big box store back in the camping/sporting goods department. There are upper end ones at sporting goods stores too. I think I paid about $12.00 for my first one...and I got a bigger one the second time and that was closer to $19.00. Don't buy a crazy expensive water proof one. You're not going to be hiking in the rain in it.. or hanging off the side of a cliff in a snow storm.
I love them so much that if I have to go out in the dark to nab an arm load of wood for the wood stove (we live 8 miles out of town and it's PITCH BLACK out here) I put one on. Once you adjust it (which takes a second max) the light is RIGHT where you need it...every time.
10-27-2011, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Highmtn
Quiltgranny...
You can get them at Walmart, ANY big box store back in the camping/sporting goods department. There are upper end ones at sporting goods stores too. I think I paid about $12.00 for my first one...and I got a bigger one the second time and that was closer to $19.00. Don't buy a crazy expensive water proof one. You're not going to be hiking in the rain in it.. or hanging off the side of a cliff in a snow storm.
I love them so much that if I have to go out in the dark to nab an arm load of wood for the wood stove (we live 8 miles out of town and it's PITCH BLACK out here) I put one on. Once you adjust it (which takes a second max) the light is RIGHT where you need it...every time.
You can get them at Walmart, ANY big box store back in the camping/sporting goods department. There are upper end ones at sporting goods stores too. I think I paid about $12.00 for my first one...and I got a bigger one the second time and that was closer to $19.00. Don't buy a crazy expensive water proof one. You're not going to be hiking in the rain in it.. or hanging off the side of a cliff in a snow storm.
I love them so much that if I have to go out in the dark to nab an arm load of wood for the wood stove (we live 8 miles out of town and it's PITCH BLACK out here) I put one on. Once you adjust it (which takes a second max) the light is RIGHT where you need it...every time.
Take care and thanks,
Oh, I understand all about gathering wood in the dark, etc., our home borders a national forest, and we too, are several miles from town. :thumbup:
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