cowboytroutjunkie 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 whats everybody think of this light and whats a favorite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 9, 2006 The Cabelas light uses an incandescent lightbulb which will get hot. Find one with a flourscent light bulb, much cooler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Acres 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 I think it is Stonefly company that makes a focused multiple LED light bulbs never go out, no power use, strange light that it gives off just a thought it's a bit pricier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboytroutjunkie 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 alright ill try what you said TB :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 9, 2006 I bought a light on sale at J.Stockard a while back, it uses flourescent daylight bulbs. I love it , it's made by the daylight company and looks like an Ott light. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ephemerella 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 Got the little OTT-lite at Staples. I think it was around $40. It has the clear-vision bulb not the true color bulb. It still is pretty good. The true color buld is about $13 and will plug in to it. The only drawback is that it shines down, so I need to place it above my vise, which is a bit awkward. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamp 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 Hi folks! I need to preface this by saying this is my first post on this forum and I know little or nothing about tying flies. Most of my related experience comes from close work refinishing fine gunstocks and the fact that I am a photographer by trade & therefore work with lighting everyday. I’m guessing that something approaching the blue color of daylight would be best for this kind of work. I’ve had good luck using a cheap 4 foot fluorescent fixture (“shop light”) with one daylight balanced tube and one cheap cool white. If I can suspend one or two such fixtures over my work area (the closer the better) the soft light wraps around the objects I’m trying to see and doesn’t seem to tire my eyes like other more intense lights do. One or two pieces of white poster board, foam core or aluminum foil over cardboard can be used to redirect some of the light too. Thanks! Hamp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micromet 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 I highly reccomend the Giraffe Light. I picked up a used one on ebay and its fantastic. Giraffe Light Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites