Sierra Tools JB5308 Lighted Magnifying Hobby Lamp

by Sierra Tools

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Perfect Magnifying Light That Goes Anywhere. Cordless Electric Convenience. 3X magnification with powerful 5X bifocal spot magnification. Large glass magnifying lens. Bright white LED's for long life. Easily moves from room to room. Perfect for needlework, quilting, cross stitch, sewing, knitting, reading and more. Heavy base for stability. 58-Inch tall. Takes 3xAA batteries available everywhere.

Product Description

This handy illuminated magnifying hobby lamp combines a powerful 3X magnification and a 5X bifocal spot with long-lasting superbright LED light. And since it's cordless, you can take it anywhere. Features a heavy base for stability Power Supply: Battery, Extra Bulb: No, Battery Type: AA, Light Type: LED

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001G6XT5U
• Item model number: JB5308
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,139 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not to be recomended, January 27, 2010

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Martina Prendergast "German Nurse" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sierra Tools JB5308 Lighted Magnifying Hobby Lamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

I had a bigger expectation about this Magnifying Lamp. It tips over and will not stand of its own do to its high. I took the middle part out, since it has 4 parts to screw, but even with being much shorter than before, it still falls over. The heavy black base, is heavy but somehow it is not wide enough to keep the balance for the hole structure . The magnification is little and the light is only on one side. I am not happy to have bought it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty nice, cold be a little better, September 19, 2010

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KB (America!) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sierra Tools JB5308 Lighted Magnifying Hobby Lamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

The previous reviewer complained that it would tip over. Yes, it will, but not if you keep the base and the head (magnifier part) pointed in the same general direction. If you move the head too far over then it will be, naturally, out of balance. The key: don't get it out of balance and it will stand up just fine next to a table or a chair. The height, though, could be better, in which case you may want to find something else if the height of the device is going to be an issue for you.

Now, as a magnifier it works great. The only thing I really fault it with is the light on it (white LEDs) could be brighter.

Do I recommend it? Yes, if you need a standalone, portable hands-free magnifier; otherwise, if you don't need it to be standalone or to be portable I would recommend getting one that clamps to the edge of a table/desk AND one that has a brighter light.

2.0 out of 5 stars waste, January 13, 2012

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lynn - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sierra Tools JB5308 Lighted Magnifying Hobby Lamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

description did not show batteries needed to operate,thought it plugged in, And only 3 of the 12 lights worked when received and not very bright. Would not recommend this lamp.