Discount SE - Table Magnifier - Illuminated, Black, 2x, 4in. - MC327B

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I do not recommend this poorly designed desk lamp. The clamps that are supposed to hold the arms, and the lamp itself, are too weak and under-designed... so the lamp won't stay in position.

The magnifying lens is of poor optical quality. small objects being magnified need to be moved around in order to find an area of glass without distortions and aberrations.

The black plastic lamp enclosure, when warm from use, causes a white powdery film to appear on it's exterior. Looks like some chemical in the plastic is "cooking out" from the warmth of the bulb in normal operation. I continuously clean the lamp housing, but it just keeps coming back.

A definite NO on this lamp.

The price is cheap, and so is the lamp...

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The lamp is inexpensive as I expected. After all I didnt pay much for it.

It works very well mounted on my work bench. I like the adjustable flexible arm.

Very handy magnifying glass for my old eyes.

I found it works best by mounting it permanent with screws once I figured where I wanted it.

Invaluable for working with small parts or trying to read instructions.

Recommended for those wanting to save a little money.

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this item was for my mother-inlaw. she had a difficult time doing her craft projects. when she got the lighted magnifying lamp, she was so happy and excited. it worked perfectly and it made her craft projects so easy and enjoyable.

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I looked all around town for a good magnafying light for my gun cleaning table. Only ones I found where $50 or more. Got this and figured if it was junk I wasnt out much money. But it is a good light and magnafier.

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This lamp is not quite one would want on the desk. The reason I bought this lamp was because I was looking for two things.

1. Obviously good light on my desk

2. I like scratch-boarding. For those who don't know what this is, it is a form of art where you scratch fine lines into a board of clay or foil, coated with a black ink. Here is more on it, if you like to look it up . Well that said, I was looking for something that would magnify the etching since I did not want to spoil my eyesight.

Pros:

1. The concept is nice but several others have implemented it.

Cons:

1. The lens does not really perform to expectation. In fact, one has to squint into it and move one's head to focus. Otherwise, fine detail gets distorted and causes strain on the eyes.

2. The screws, rivets, and nuts to tighten the arms into position are weak. So weak that due to the weight of the lamp head, the top arm folds back or falls on the table top. One thing that is really bad about this lamp is that the adjusting screws and knobs are of inferior quality and do not hold the lamp up at all.

Even though the price is attractive, I would highly recommend that you save another $20 and buy something that you will be able to use without much grief.

The only reason I'm giving this product more than 1 star is because at least they do not charge much for it. I'm going to see if the vendor will accept the product back and pay shipping for the return. Otherwise I'm going to reevaluate my options and I'll surely end up buying another lamp.