SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2020 Make sure that when you order a magnifier, you are ordering the correct magnification. Some magnifiers are rated in diopters which is not the same as the degree of magnification. https://sciencing.com/convert-magnification-dioptors-6833390.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiveonomo 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2020 Thanks @Sandan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2020 One final thought from someone who is certifiable when it comes to lighting and magnification for tying. The color of your desktop is also part of the equation. Years ago I purchased 30" x 40" piece of flat white Corian to use on my tying desk and have NEVER regretted the money spent. No need to go that far if the budget doesn't allow...just go to the local dollar store and buy a piece of white 1/4" thick foam board which is usually about 24" x 30" and tie with that under the your vise base. It is beneficial from the standpoint of adding to the effectiveness of you lighting...plus it reduces shadows a great deal which is also very helpful for your tying and comfort for your eyes. I repeat...buy readers with anti-reflective coating. Ask any ophthalmologist and they will tell you the same thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2020 5 hours ago, SalarMan said: One final thought from someone who is certifiable when it comes to lighting and magnification for tying. The color of your desktop is also part of the equation. Years ago I purchased 30" x 40" piece of flat white Corian to use on my tying desk and have NEVER regretted the money spent. No need to go that far if the budget doesn't allow...just go to the local dollar store and buy a piece of white 1/4" thick foam board which is usually about 24" x 30" and tie with that under the your vise base. It is beneficial from the standpoint of adding to the effectiveness of you lighting...plus it reduces shadows a great deal which is also very helpful for your tying and comfort for your eyes. I repeat...buy readers with anti-reflective coating. Ask any ophthalmologist and they will tell you the same thing. I found that just a large sheet of white foam (same thing you'd tie your Panfish Gurglers with works nice - and you know how else the stuff can be used! Also, it can easily be put down as a background mat or suspended as a backdrop. Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2020 Same general idea...just the finish is flat (matte) and NOT shiny. The bigger the better too...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 4:00 PM, mikechell said: Dollar Tree has them, too. How much are they?🤪 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2020 I use a tan cloth on the table and the wall for background. Also have dark brown and medium brown cloth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2020 I think a light on each side of the fly is well worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2020 I just snapped a couple of photos of my tying desk. The one photo with the lights angled toward the camera DO NOT show the components at all. The long rectangular fixture is composed of both cool white and soft white leds. The round fixture has an 8" diameter cool white fluorescent bulb and a soft white led bulb. These combos are darn near prefect for color identification and comfort on the eyes. They supply plenty of light and that flat white surface just brightens the entire area for the better. The office window at my back faces southwest and supplies another source of light to meet my crazy more the merrier approach to this. Hope this helps you settle on what will work for you. George Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiveonomo 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2021 Thanks so much everyone for all of the help. I found a pretty good light and it is working well for me. My readers are on the way and my tying station base is white. Every thing is coming together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, fiveonomo said: Thanks so much everyone for all of the help. I found a pretty good light and it is working well for me. My readers are on the way and my tying station base is white. Every thing is coming together. Sounds like you are losing all your excuses! Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiveonomo 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2021 14 hours ago, WWKimba said: Sounds like you are losing all your excuses! Kim Yep! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK19 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2022 Searching to upgrade my lighting LED vs. Incandescent vs Florescent light? What little I've come across says that Natural is best (not often too practical) and Florescent is the worst. LED is all the rage and certainly the least $$ Opinions/experiences very welcome. As well as specific makes/models. Not seeking magnifying setups. Thanks, MK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2022 40 minutes ago, MK19 said: Searching to upgrade my lighting LED vs. Incandescent vs Florescent light? What little I've come across says that Natural is best (not often too practical) and Florescent is the worst. LED is all the rage and certainly the least $$ Opinions/experiences very welcome. As well as specific makes/models. Not seeking magnifying setups. Thanks, MK I use a taotronic folding LED lamp. there are many styles. They have adjustable light levels and hues from soft white to daylight. This is one. https://www.taotronics.com/products/tt-dl01-led-desk-lamp?gclid=Cj0KCQiAw9qOBhC-ARIsAG-rdn7gAewECYWbUxhIZZYVwPNoOtkVaAC73FI0mAEtrwfHfT-gw4I5mG0aAtFaEALw_wcB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK19 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2022 Searching to upgrade my lighting LED vs. Incandescent vs Florescent light? What little I've come across says that Natural is best (not often too practical) and Florescent is the worst. LED is all the rage and certainly the least $$ Opinions/experiences very welcome. As well as specific makes/models. Not seeking magnifying setups. Thanks, MK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites