Magnifying lamp with all metal base

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I'm looking for something similar to that in the link below in the
price range $40.00 - $70.00 **with an all metal base**. Any
recommendations?

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/pcd/10518341/prd/16056212/ccsyn/260

Gone through 3 or 4 from Staples and Office Depot that lasted no more
than a few months because the base was made of plastic. Basically, the
peg or stud on the base that fits in the mounting clamp just breaks
off. After that they are useless unless one improvises. Online searches
return many but it's difficult to tell what you're really getting even
if you ask someone at the store.

 

[William P. N. Smith]

Gone through 3 or 4 from Staples and Office Depot that lasted no more
than a few months because the base was made of plastic. Basically, the
peg or stud on the base that fits in the mounting clamp just breaks
off.

The foot breaks off or the mounting clamp breaks? We used to drill an
appropriately-sized hole in our desktops to stick the peg into...

 

[Ray L. Volts]

I'm looking for something similar to that in the link below in the
price range $40.00 - $70.00 **with an all metal base**. Any
recommendations?

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/pcd/10518341/prd/16056212/ccsyn/260

Gone through 3 or 4 from Staples and Office Depot that lasted no more
than a few months because the base was made of plastic. Basically, the
peg or stud on the base that fits in the mounting clamp just breaks
off. After that they are useless unless one improvises. Online searches
return many but it's difficult to tell what you're really getting even
if you ask someone at the store.

I've been through several of these, too, but it's usually the springs or
irreplaceable lower spring hooks that have failed. You definitely don't
need to spend $100+ on the things to get good quality. My current lamp is
an LTS brand clamp-on model -- sorry I forget the model # and if it was ever
labelled on the body, it isn't anymore. I do recall it only cost about $40.

The plastic parts on it are:
the light switch
the spring tension knobs
the bulb socket
an ac socket on the xformer case (is often very handy!)
the power cord feed-thrus
the power cord insulation and strain reliefs =D

It's white to match my bench laminate, so it, too, is (or was) available in
more than 1 color.
I've abused the hell out of this lamp on a daily basis for over 10 years and
it's still going strong. Never had to replace the bulb, either. If this
lamp ever fails, I'll most likely replace it with another LTS.

If you've had it with desktop models, maybe a floor unit would suit you.
This place offers both types, in 5-diopter versions as well:

http://www.crownlighting.com/


Good luck,
Ray

 

[Ross Herbert]

I'm looking for something similar to that in the link below in the
price range $40.00 - $70.00 **with an all metal base**. Any
recommendations?

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/pcd/10518341/prd/16056212/ccsyn/260

Gone through 3 or 4 from Staples and Office Depot that lasted no more
than a few months because the base was made of plastic. Basically, the
peg or stud on the base that fits in the mounting clamp just breaks
off. After that they are useless unless one improvises. Online searches
return many but it's difficult to tell what you're really getting even
if you ask someone at the store.

I doubt very much that you will be able to find a solid base
magnifying lamp for less than USD70. For any good quality magnifier,
the circular lamp alone costs 1/4 that price and then the solid glass
lens is more than $70 to replace.

The BEST lamp available for this work is called Maggylamp and they
don't come cheap
http://www.wiltronics.com.au/catalogue/shop.php?cid=448

I have one which was built nearly 50 years ago and it is still going
strong. The base is cast iron and total weight is 7kg.

 

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I doubt very much that you will be able to find a solid base
Don't want a solid base lamp. Wan't one similar to the linked image
with a reach of over 40". Problem is with a reach like that, the peg
and base has to be all metal, plastic just doesn't cut it.

It would be useless for my purposes. I need to swivel the lamp over my
lathe when turning, swivel to the drill when drilling, swivel to the
shear when cutting, swivel to electronics bench when placing,
soldering...etc. Two of these lamps is all I need based on how the
tables are set up. McMaster Carr sells what I need between $70 - $90
and the mgnification is 2.75X. Still looking for something cheaper. But
you're right about the magnifying lens, most of the cheaper lamps are
only 1.75X.

 

[Ross Herbert]

Don't want a solid base lamp. Wan't one similar to the linked image
with a reach of over 40". Problem is with a reach like that, the peg
and base has to be all metal, plastic just doesn't cut it.


It would be useless for my purposes. I need to swivel the lamp over my
lathe when turning, swivel to the drill when drilling, swivel to the
shear when cutting, swivel to electronics bench when placing,
soldering...etc. Two of these lamps is all I need based on how the
tables are set up. McMaster Carr sells what I need between $70 - $90
and the mgnification is 2.75X. Still looking for something cheaper. But
you're right about the magnifying lens, most of the cheaper lamps are
only 1.75X.

ELECTRIX make a few different models which seem to be more rugged.
http://www.cleansweepsupply.com/search/catalog/m+115.htm However, you
pay for the ruggedness.

 

[oparr]

Thanks, I'll take a look.

 

[Michael A. Terrell]

Don't want a solid base lamp. Wan't one similar to the linked image
with a reach of over 40". Problem is with a reach like that, the peg
and base has to be all metal, plastic just doesn't cut it.


It would be useless for my purposes. I need to swivel the lamp over my
lathe when turning, swivel to the drill when drilling, swivel to the
shear when cutting, swivel to electronics bench when placing,
soldering...etc. Two of these lamps is all I need based on how the
tables are set up. McMaster Carr sells what I need between $70 - $90
and the mgnification is 2.75X. Still looking for something cheaper. But
you're right about the magnifying lens, most of the cheaper lamps are
only 1.75X.

<http://ww2.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34018>
has a cheap one for $39.99.

 

[Michael A. Terrell]

Don't want a solid base lamp. Wan't one similar to the linked image
with a reach of over 40". Problem is with a reach like that, the peg
and base has to be all metal, plastic just doesn't cut it.


It would be useless for my purposes. I need to swivel the lamp over my
lathe when turning, swivel to the drill when drilling, swivel to the
shear when cutting, swivel to electronics bench when placing,
soldering...etc. Two of these lamps is all I need based on how the
tables are set up. McMaster Carr sells what I need between $70 - $90
and the mgnification is 2.75X. Still looking for something cheaper. But
you're right about the magnifying lens, most of the cheaper lamps are
only 1.75X.

<http://ww2.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=31679>
is a cheap incandescent version for $9.99.