Magnifying Lamps

[Quesports]

Do cuemakers use illuminated magnifying lamps?? If so which brands, and how much magnification and what type of light source, LED or CFL or other?? I am considering one for but thought I'd ask here first..
Dan

 

[Cuetips]

I've been using two of these lamps on my lathe for the past 10 years. I bought them on sale for about $30 each

http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MAGNIFYING-LAMP-ANTICQUE-COPPER.html

 

[hangemhigh]

Do cuemakers use illuminated magnifying lamps?? If so which brands, and how much magnification and what type of light source, LED or CFL or other?? I am considering one for but thought I'd ask here first..
Dan

5X, fluorescent or LED, largest lens possible. Don't use the lamp as much as head gear.

 

[Quesports]

This is what I am considering. The e bay seller has many different models, but you get the idea.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370481284233&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
thnx for the replies BTW!!!

 

[Graciocues]

This is what I am considering. The e bay seller has many different models, but you get the idea.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370481284233&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
thnx for the replies BTW!!!

I have a florescent and paid less then $50.

 

[poolcuemaster]

I have 2 and the flexible cable one from woodcraft is great when bought on sale for $30.---Leonard


http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/20...ED-Shop-Light-with-Magnifying-Glass-Head.aspx

This light has a strong magnetic base and a mount with ac power supply and it will work with 2 aa batteries, it is great for tip or ferrule work.

 

[thehammer37]

I bought mine at harbor freight.


http://www.harborfreight.com/swing-arm-magnifying-lamp-66398.html

 

[scdiveteam]

Hi,

We bought a cheap articulating one from Enco. We have it mounted to our CNC desk and it is handy for inspecting parts and pockets. Also very useful when knocking in the inlays.

Rick G

 

[rhncue]

I have this one although I seldom use it. I get dizzy looking through it. It looks like the price has doubled since I bought mine.

http://www.staples.com/Ledu-White-F...nifying-Lamp/product_LEDL745WT?cmArea=page_rr

Dick

 

[KJ Cues]

I bought mine at harbor freight.


http://www.harborfreight.com/swing-arm-magnifying-lamp-66398.html

I have 3 of these mounted on different machines in my shop, only I paid $10 ea. from H/F and then found that I can get them at Wally-world for the same price.

Considering that the OP is contemplating spending $179 ea., I figure I've saved $507.
I don't buy Snap-on tools either. Craftsman/Easco is more than good enough.

 

[dunkelcustomcue]

Agree with Hangemhigh. Use a magnifying head set, same as jewelers use.

 

[Quesports]

Recalculating!!

THANKS for all the responses. It must be time to reconsider and by a low priced one first and go from there. I appreciate all your help!!
Dan

 

[Renegade_56]

Well, I'm not a cuemaker, but I am a machinist, for 37 years and counting, and I've always used those style lamps for high detail work. They work great. Sure wish I knew more about woods, cuemaking looks fun. I can program and run the machinery as well as any I expect.

 

[Craig Fales]

I have this one although I seldom use it. I get dizzy looking through it. It looks like the price has doubled since I bought mine.

http://www.staples.com/Ledu-White-F...nifying-Lamp/product_LEDL745WT?cmArea=page_rr

Dick

$130 dollars!?!?! WTF. I paid like 25 for mine, I've had it so long I can't remember when I got it.

 

[Tommy-D]

> The ones I use are handheld LED lights with a 3x magnifier that kind of remind me of that wand on Romper Room as a kid.

I first saw these on a commercial for that ITT Criminal Justice course where they showed someone in a lab using one. Then a couple days later saw a dude on CSI using one in their lab.

I found the exact articles at Harbor Freight for like 8 bucks a piece,and people in my machine shop class liked them so well that everyone went and got their own. My instructor said he sure wished he had one of those back when he was doing mold work.

I made an aluminum holder that allows me to swing it into place when I need it while mounted to an indicator base that sits behind my repair lathe. Tommy D.