Fly Tying Lamp

[The Dibbler]

Hi Guys, can anyone recommend a good fly tying lamp?


Cheers

Dibbler

[sweenytodd]

Funny you should ask as I was about to ask the very same thing !!!!

I was looking at this one >>>>> Fly Tying Equipment 5th item down the page ..
Don't know what it is like but looks good , will be interesting to see if people use and like this one ..................

[Lighthouse]

This is the one I use -



It has a circular daylight tube and a 17cm lens. The hook, just visible in the lens is a size 20.

[sweenytodd]

Originally Posted by Lighthouse

This is the one I use -



It has a circular daylight tube and a 17cm lens. The hook, just visible in the lens is a size 20.

What is it though and how much and where from etc ....... please

[itchybeard]

Originally Posted by The Dibbler

Hi Guys, can anyone recommend a good fly tying lamp?

Cheers

Dibbler

Hi Dibbler.
Here is my set up.



I don't look through the magnifier I just use the light allthough it does come in useful sometimes. Just as important IMO is a good backlight. Good daylight bulbs or fluorescents are the key.
Quality lighting is essential.

The magnifier is a good price at present take a look,
Buy Compact Craft Lamp and Magnifier. at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for .

[sonnaghan]

The post above (Lighthouse) shows a lamp similar in every way to mine and I think it is bril. There is a v good magnifying glass with a surrounding circular v bright light. The anglepoise means you can place it virtually wherever you want eg without the magnification.
Maplins sell them and the last price was about £39. Spare circular tubes (light source)cost £6.
The lens is perspex I think and is easily cleaned. I got Sally Hansen on mine and a wee drop of meths took it off dead easily.
I would recommend it. Maplins sell on-line

[hiyabarney]

Try this if you are after nice spot over your fly.
IKEA | Lighting | Table lamps | JANSJÖ | Table lamp

Martin...

[Clansman]

The lamp that I use is the one here on Maplins Website 22W Fluorescent Daylight Magnifier Lamp : Magnifier Lamps : Maplin.
A great light with magnifier if needed, probably the best light for the money.

[breezey]

Heres the lamp that I use it has a 118mm 200w Halogen Linear Security Bulb in it ,its bright but has a built in dimmer on the switch to control it only thing is it can get warm sitting in front of it too long
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[seanie]

Originally Posted by Clansman

The lamp that I use is the one here on Maplins Website 22W Fluorescent Daylight Magnifier Lamp : Magnifier Lamps : Maplin.
A great light with magnifier if needed, probably the best light for the money.

That's the one I use too. The lamp is very good and the magnifier is handy too.