Magnifying lamp for fly tying

[leckie]

Guys,

I'm thinking of buying a magnifying lamp now that I have started to tie my own flies....any recommendations.... and how much should I expect to pay for one

Alex

[custheyder]

There are loads available on the market from cheap to "oh my!". All I would suggest is that you select a lamp with a daylight bulb and that is comfortable to see through without being so bulky it gets in the way of the tying.

My wife is a beauty therapist (she is a beautician, not a magician ... no hope for me!) and I've nicked one of her old professional lamps for use in my fly tying.

I hope that helps a little.

Cust.

[cm_stewart]

You will have many more choices if you do not insist that it be a single piece of equipment that has both a light and a magnifying glass. A big gooseneck magnifier and a separate adjustable desk lamp will do just as well.

[leckie]

Guys,

Thanks for the sound advice....I'll have a look at sbay and see what they have on offer there..

Alex