LIGHT IT By Fulcrum 20072-401 MultiFlex LED Floor Magnifier Lamp Silver Single pack

I really love the Fulcrum magnifying lamp! It stands nicely on its weighted base, the light is so bright I didn't even realize that I didn't have my floor lamp on last night, and it has a very large magnifying area with perfect magnification to keep the surface of the lamp a good 7" from my 18-count crosstitch - plenty of room to pull my needle and thread through. (I saw where some reviewers felt the base wasn't heavy enough for stability, but I found it plenty heavy. Sure, you do better to hold the pole while you adjust the neck of the magnifier, but that's no big deal.) The little bifocal lense has come in handy, too. I like the way the base is designed, so that the pole comes up from one end - I can slip the base under my chair so the neck easily reaches my work area and at the perfect height. The flexible neck works very well for positioning the head perfectly; it feels sturdy and I always handle adjustments gently, so I see no reason it shouldn't last. The shorter poles screw together tightly and don't wobble at the connection points, and the directions were clear enough (it's mostly intuitive anyway, but be careful to follow each step; there is something that you might not think about). The ONLY thing I'm bummed about is that the LED lights are not replaceable, but at this price, if I get even "just" 50,000 hours (that's almost 6 years of continuous use, so...) from them, it will be worth it - but only if I can find this lamp again when the time comes to replace. Hmm, maybe I should just get another now. *One warning: be SURE that the head of the lamp is facing down before you turn it on, and don't let it shine directly in your eyes at anytime (led lights are basically small lasers). I didn't notice which way I had it pointing when I set it up and hit the on button, but luckily wasn't looking right at it! Read more

The media could not be loaded. I almost didn’t order this lamp because it seemed kind of flimsy from the reviews, but I’m so glad I did! I’m not sure wether the manufacturer changed something or people weren’t reading the assembly instructions, but the lamp pole does screw into the base and you can pick it up and move it. The base is also much heavier than I expected. Even if you flip the lamp backwards (not sure why you would do this, but several reviewers seemed to desire this feature) it is still relatively stable, though obviously you’ve messed up the center of gravity so I wouldn’t leave it that way. It assembled easily with no tools in under 5 mins. I do recommend reading the instructions as it is easier if you do it in the order they lay out. The magnifying acrylic piece is perfect for the stitch work I do (for fellow cross-stitchers the reference fabric in the video is 25 ct linen) and the light is sufficient. It is not “surface of the sun” bright, but enough to make your work easily visible. I also like the gooseneck and handle combo that makes adjustments easy. Cons: The base is too thick to slide under the side of most recliners. Also, the power cord is clearly meant for backup power and will likely not withstand heavy use so I anticipate I will have to replace the cord or power it with 3 D batteries as it seems the designers intended. Overall, a really functional lamp. Well put together and well designed for its intended use. Read more

I got this for my wife. She spends a lot of time on her toes grooming them. This is perfect for that when sitting in a chair. The main magnifier is large, well illuminated, and has adequate magnification for most tasks. We use it with the 3 D cell batteries instead of using the plug in supply as that is much more convenient in the bathroom. Those heavy batteries in the base also help prevent it from tipping over. My wife likes the magnifier. By the way when assembling the unit, the upright pipes are male threaded on one end - with a temporary shipping plastic ring over the male threaded end that you remove before assembly. The bottom pipe screws into the base - no tools required, just good hand tightness. I point this out because one reviewer thought it just “pushed in” which would not be very secure. The good: (1) Perfect size to use seated with the magnifier on the floor. (2) large magnifier and good lighting. (3) Easy to use. (4) Uses D cells which should last a long time. The bad: Nothing really Could Use Improvement: The little inset in the magnifier that provides higher magnification is quite small and almost useless for most tasks because it is so small. I would prefer either a larger inset magnifier, or a larger magnifier that swings in and out, or just eliminate the little inset magnifier. Read more