Kick butt maganifying desk lamp?

[george graves]

I seem to be on my second (third?) one. The walmart/k-mart lamps all seem to be made with plastic at the swizzle head, and the base. Eventually one or the other breaks.

Any recommendations?

[jamesm]

I have a very nice magnifying lamp from Lee Valley Tools (http://www.leevalley.com). I can't find it on their web site though so they may not sell it any more.

I'll try to look up the exact model number.

EDIT:
The model number is 8093. A quick google search for magnifying lamp 8093 turns up a few places including this one:
http://www.gsmserver.com/shop/equipment ... p_8093.php

Like I said, I got mine at Lee Valley Tools and have been happy with it.

[franklin97355]

Ottlite has several real good lights and they cost it too. I have two different models and really like them.http://www.ottlite.com/c-41-magnification-lamps.aspx

[charliex]

I like the luxo wave+, hasn't failed me yet, twin fluo's with an extra swing arm lens for closeup.
http://www.luxo.com/product/wave-plus-109.aspx

i've had this one for a few years too,the clamp could be better though.
http://www.frys.com/product/1784994?sit ... IN_RSLT_PG

[adafruit]

woah that luxo looks REALLY NICE

we may need an upgrade

[charliex]

It is pretty sweet, I've got the black 8321 ESD version. Found it in a local electronics store in vegas.

[adafruit]

ordered!!!

[Entropy]

ordered!!!

Where did you order from? (It seems extremely difficult to find distributor info on their site...)

[adafruit]

hmcelectronics

[mikeselectricstuff]

If you want the totally kickbutt-most magnifier, check out Vision Engneering's Mantis range.
I find that traditional magnifiers are fine for inspection but usually don't have enough space to work comfortably under.