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Member since 9/17/08
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Posted on: 9/28/08 11:52 AM ET
I am looking to purchase a craft light for my sewing area and craft room. I think I want a floor lamp instead of a table lamp to save table space for crafting. Any suggestions on which lights to research?? Thanks!
  
Member since 9/5/08
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Posted on: 9/28/08 12:00 PM ET
In reply to LUNurse
I have an Ott light, and I like it a great deal.

Mine is a table model, with a heavy base, and a goose neck that allows many positions. However, the light is a long flourescent tube, which limits the positions it can be in a great deal. I think it cost around $90. This is the one that I have:

Ott Lite

What this means is that for crafting other than sewing, it is nearly perfect. For sewing I REALLY wish I had one that is a spot light on a gooseneck, so I can really direct the light where I want it. And you are right - for sewing, I'd rather have a floor model, but the floor models are really expensive.

Maybe something like this? I can't tell how adjustible the top part is, though:
Floor Ott lite
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Member since 3/16/05
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Posted on: 9/28/08 3:45 PM ET
In reply to LUNurse
The Ott lights are good, but I also discovered a less expensive way to get similar results. I use a regular adjustable/gooseneck desk lamp, but use a "daylight" CFL bulb in it. These bulbs give good light and show colors accurately like the Ott lights, but you can get them for around 7 or 8 dollars.
  
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Posted on: 9/28/08 5:29 PM ET
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I also discovered a less expensive way to get similar results. I use a regular adjustable/gooseneck desk lamp, but use a "daylight" CFL bulb in it.


Hey, thanks for the lower-cost tip! I might just have to do as you suggested!
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Posted on: 9/28/08 5:36 PM ET
Thanks for a great tip Katie!
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Member since 1/6/08
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Posted on: 10/4/08 1:20 PM ET
In reply to LUNurse
I buy daylight globes for my light fittings,and lamps.My hubby is an electrician so i got him to install a light above my sewing area.
  
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