Magnetic Base Lamp $7.99 @ H.Freight

[tommyt654]

http://www.harborfreight.com/75-watt-magnetic-base-light-90766.html , might be nice to have on a bandsaw or d.p. if you don,t already and with 20% off coupon make the deal sweeter

 

[RandyJ]

Thanks for the heads up, Tommy. Is this offer also available in the brick and mortar locations?

Take care,

 

[tommyt654]

Most will pm if they have it in stock.

 

[gator]

I have three of those in my shop. The only thing I found is that the 'socket/switch' combo will break down fairly quick (six months to a year depending on use). However, you can buy a good 'socket/switch' at the BORG for about $3. Still about a third of what you pay at any woodworking store. Good deal overall.

George

 

[Herb]

Where did you get the coupon. I could not locate any on line.

Thanks,

Herb

 

[tommyt654]

Back of Maxim magazine and several other s as well.

 

[eyekode]

Here is a link to the coupon:
http://www.harborfreight.com/magurl1

I have printed them out in black and white and they have never batted an eye.
Salem

 

[Philr]

It is not bad if you like LED lights. I prefer the old tungsten or quartz lights.

 

[merrill77]

It is not bad if you like LED lights. I prefer the old tungsten or quartz lights.

LED? What did I miss? It says that it doesn't come with a bulb at all, but the one pictured in the lamp appears to be incandescent.

 

[Mtnman]

Will this lamp stand up on a wooden table, or does it require a magnetic surface?

 

[gator]

Will this lamp stand up on a wooden table, or does it require a magnetic surface?

It is too top heavy to stand on its on. You need a magnetic surface.

George

 

[Herb]

Would you have a code number, as I do not take this magazine.

Thanks,

 

[Gotcha6]

Re: Magnetic Base Lamp $7.99 @ H.Freight
I have three of those in my shop. The only thing I found is that the 'socket/switch' combo will break down fairly quick (six months to a year depending on use). However, you can buy a good 'socket/switch' at the BORG for about $3. Still about a third of what you pay at any woodworking store. Good deal overall.

George

Would it increase base life if a CFL bulb were used? Incandescent lamps generate so much heat that the bases on many lamps fail unbeknown to the owners - usually from using larger than recommended wattage bulbs or inadequate ventilation.

Re: Magnetic Base Lamp $7.99 @ H.Freight
Will this lamp stand up on a wooden table, or does it require a magnetic surface?

Perhaps some of the magnetic paint that is sold at one of more of the BORGs would help in this matter.

 

[gator]

Would it increase base life if a CFL bulb were used? Incandescent lamps generate so much heat that the bases on many lamps fail unbeknown to the owners - usually from using larger than recommended wattage bulbs or inadequate ventilation.

I suspect that it is heat break-down so a CFL would probably help.

George


Perhaps some of the magnetic paint that is sold at one of more of the BORGs would help in this matter.

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