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Posted by Tom Miller on July 10, 2005, 1:41 am
On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 22:40:24 GMT, havant@earthlink.net (Harry Avant)
wrote:
> | I don't know a thing about knitting but I've tried several "daylight"
> | type lamps for reading and the one that has worked the best for me is
> | the Ott Model: 25C92NKS. It is bright, not hot, adjustble so that it
> | doen't hit my shoulder when it's next to my reading chair. (okay so
> | I'm 6 foot tall) The visual claity is far better than any of the
> | others I've tried and at my age, not young, that is a real plus. You
> | might try a google search for ott light. One of the places that comes
> | up is a site for sewers and knitters.
> |
> | Harry
> |
My wife bought an Ott light for her knitting but found it to be pretty
useless. The light is not strong enough to really illuminate much of
the work. I can't see why they are so highly acclaimed myself. Pricey,
too.
> |
> | >I am in the market for a very bright lamp for my knitting. My 100
> | >incandescent isn't enough and is hot. (My hot flashes are quite enough
thank
> | >you.)
> | >
> | >Does anyone have experience with or knowledge about so called daylight
> | >lights: fluorescent vs. Solux (halogen) vs. Ultralux vs. LED (which is
cool
> | >and bright but not daylight type)? I am interested in the differences
(real
> | >vs. hype) before I plunk down $75-200. I have looked at some websites but
> | >they are predominantly by the manufacturer or distributor. I don't mind
> | >spending the money if I will notice the difference and will realize
reduced
> | >eye strain.
> | >
> | >Thanks for your advise,
> | >Bonnie in NJ
> | >
> | >
> |
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