Magnifier/light on articulated arm wanted

[scooter]

Gday all

I'm looking for one of these doovers to attach to my scrollsaw.

Bunnings have a cheapy for $37 odd which is pretty good value and the cheapest I have found so far. It has a 4" diameter 3X magnification lens and an incandescent globe (insufficient space for a compact fluoro-sized this up).

Does anyone know anywhere else that sells them (new or secondhand) for a reasonable price? I thought one with a fluoro tube and a bigger lens might be better but depends on the price.

Any input welcome..............cheers..........Sean

[bitingmidge]

Carbatec have one for about $140. It is pretty solid looking and appears well made, but probably doesn't qualify as "cheap".

Cheers,

P

[stephenmeddings]

places like Beacon Lighting have similair lights/magnifiers as bitingmidge described but I think much the same in price as well. Worth a look though

[fxst]

Sean try dick smith or tandy I got the larger fluro on for rounf the $100 mark
definatley the way to go especially for the real intricate stuff

[Sturdee]

A few weeks ago I needed some of these type of lamps (without the magnifying lens) to provide task lighting in my finishing shed. I bought three without the magnifying lens and one with the lens from a local op shop for grand sum of $ 20.

They just needed a good clean up.


Peter.

[Sprog]

Jaycar also sell them, $109 for the desk mounted version and about $150 for the one with a base

Jaycar

[scooter]

Thanks all for the input. BTW Sturdee, those unrefined yanks would say you suck for airing a gloat like that! Half your luck.

I bought the one at Bunnings. On their recommendation I bought a 60W blue coated Philips daylight globe (incandescent) for it. I found it did the job, however I found it really strange and difficult trying to scroll looking through the lens. The globe was excellent, quite white light for an incand.

I imagine you would get used to it, as evidenced by those of you working with them, however I decided to return it and I'll keep an eye out for one at garage sales or op shops.

At this point just a 20W halogen light may do.

Thanks again for taking the time....cheers...........Sean

[fxst]

youll find the more intricate the item the older the user mutiplied by time available = the magnifier light.
really tho I find it a help now that I have mastered it tho I dont use it when I do compound work or larger puzzles
cheers
Blind Pete

[Sturdee]

BTW Sturdee, those unrefined yanks would say you suck for airing a gloat like that! Half your luck.

No gloat, just my subtle way of showing an alternative and cheaper source of supply, which is often overlooked.

I'll keep an eye out for one at garage sales or op shops.

Looks like I succeeded.


Peter.

[Geoff Sims]

Scooter

Try this link.

http://www.altronics.com.au/cat.asp?...=199&sort=code

[scooter]

Thanks fellas.............cheers..........Sean