I'm killing myself with the current lighting I have in my room. I've noticed a back issue of rod maker had this as a topic. I will probably see about getting a copy if any are still available, but in the mean time. I've tried more wattage in the over head light, I've bought a lamp that I can attach to the back of my wrapper, but the glare is very bad so I quit using it, I havn't tried flourescent lights. Can anyone give me some suggestions? Thanks

Get the article. It explained the differences in flourescent lights and what the color temp codes on the bulbs means. I redid my work area after reading that story and it made all the difference.

What back issue is the lighting article in?

Bruce Young
Landing Gear

I believe the back issue is Vol.1 #5 Nov/Dec 98

maybe your lights aren't the problem? the color and texture of your walls/ceiling have a lot to do with lighting. a fresh coat of bright white paint will lighten up almost any room...

regular old 4' fluoro shop lights can be bought for $10 at Lowe's, and just plugged in with an extension cord so no new wiring has to take place. i use the 40 watt, but there isn't a nickle's worth of difference (to me) in the other wattages. just make sure you use the wattage bulbs specified in your lights. i can tell you from experience that you will start a fire!

you may already know all this, but thought i'd mention it anyway.

With this set of rather older eyes, I personally have used one of those round extendable magnifying flourescent lamps to better see what I'm doing and how well I'm doing it.

The advantage is that you can pretty much see every flaw/gap in your work. The disadvantage is that you're always messing with moving the lamp around.

These can be purchased at your local office supply shop for around $60.

Dwayne; If you feel that you just are not seeing your work well enough you might look into getting yourself an Optivisor with a #4 or #5 lense. I have used one for some time now and wouldn't think of working without it. ....Jim

I've reaseached and found a supplier for a magnified visor, your absolutely right about the difference they make, but my main concern right now is getting the right lighting. I'm doing alot more work with my wrapper lately, and more work in the evening or in the dark hours than before. From the posts, I think that flourescent lights are the preffered method of lighting. I've problems with shadows and glare especially when working with metallic thread. Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.