I would like to buy a light to attach to the center of the castle in order to see my work better as I'm weaving.  Does anyone have suggestions?  I don't want to use the traditional drafters swing-arm lamp as they are much bigger than I need. Thanks for any ideas.

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Fri, 01/08/2016 - 23:42

sandra.eberhar…

I use clamp-on utility lamps a lot.  I get the heavier duty ones because I like to use a heat bulb (heat and light), and can move it around as needed.

In the summer, I use daylight bulbs in them.

Sat, 01/09/2016 - 01:15

morgan clifford

Thanks big white sofa dog.  Do you mean the kind you get in the hardware store?  Do they stay put when you beat the structure?

Sat, 01/09/2016 - 01:41

morgan clifford

Thanks Michael.  As always you have such great info.  That really helps.  I'll check it out as soon as it stops snowing.

Sat, 01/09/2016 - 01:44

dawne

I have two, one on each end.   They work great, and they are easy to move around for the various stages of warping.

Sat, 01/09/2016 - 02:10

morgan clifford

Thanks Dawne, I appreciate the info.

Sat, 01/09/2016 - 13:14

Peg R

How wide do the clips go? My castle top seems unusually high. I used an 8h conversions kid on my Nilus and it has a raised edge at the top of the castle.

Sat, 01/09/2016 - 18:49

Michael White

The clips open 2 1/2 inches I just checked

Sun, 01/10/2016 - 00:11

mneligh

I use a hiking headlamp.  I can angle it and it goes where I go.  It's really best when threading, because I sit on a low stool and a light on the castle would cast shadows on the heddles unless it hand a long arm to move it forwards, in which case I would probably hit my head on it.

Sun, 01/10/2016 - 01:47

morgan clifford

There are so many uses for those headlamps.  I'd love to see a photo of you sitting on your low stool, threading, and all lit up!

Sun, 01/10/2016 - 02:14

morgan clifford

Great idea!  Thanks for sharing this.  Your loom looks so beautiful.  It reminds that there are stick-on lights these days also.  Stick-ons are battery driven but could be used temporarily for various processes.  Your system looks very productive.