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(More customer reviews)I bought this magnifying lamp for my mother who has macular degeneration. As a former librarian, reading has always been a major part of her life. This lamp works very well but as indicated in an earlier review there are issues with the design and instructions. Since others may be purchasing this for a similar reason, I will describe what I did to overcome some of the problem areas. I recommend studying the instructions carefully and examining the pieces to determine where they best fit. You can use the process of elimination to determine most of it. The lock (split) washer goes on the base bottom. Don't lubricate any of the moveable joints. If you do they will become too loose to hold up the lamp. There is only one joint which should be lubricated and that is the one where the flexible part of the upper lamp fits into the fixed pole (about in the middle of the entire lamp assembly). This joint only allows the lamp to move in a circular pattern and not up or down. I lubricated the male piece with a little oil and worked it until it moved freely. Second I put some LockTite (you can buy at an auto parts store) on the threads of the bottom nut/bolt assembly and also on the threads where the two fixed poles coming from the base screw together. This keeps the base and poles from separating as you use the lamp. I then took mounting tape (you can buy at Home Depot) and placed it over the wheel locks (where the wheels clip to the base). This keeps them from falling off. Epoxy would work as well. The next issue is that the magnifying glass cover kept falling down. You could just remove it. I glued a small magnet to it and to the flex joint where they meet when opened. Velcro would work too. You need to do this after you have the lamp in the position in which you want to use it. This all may sound like a lot but it really only took about 30 min after I had the lamp assembled.
Also, be prepared to spend some time with the person who will be using the magnifier for reading. I found it positioned easily to the side so you don't have to have it in front of the reader. You can position it so that it easily swings away when the person is done, so they can get up without moving the base of the lamp. My mother loves this magnifying lamp and is now reading much better. BTW, I don't recommend buying a magnifying lamp with more power. The reader will have to move their book under this magnifier as they read but under a more powerful magnifier it would be a major detractor. Hope this helps.
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An outstanding value in a premium-quality work and task light favored by medical, dental, cosmetology and manufacturing professionals who demand high-clarity magnified and illuminated views; this lamp features our largest-available lens size (7.5" x 6.25"). Dual U-type 9-watt fluorescent bulbs (included) with 5,000 hour-life; easy to replace. Lamp-head dimensions 11"W x 7"L; includes magnifying lens flip-up dust cover. UL-approved with 70" power cord, grounded 3-prong plug. Rugged steel and ABS construction; professional-looking and durable Classic White powder-coat finish is easy to clean. Maximum lamp height 64" (32" fixed-stand height + 34" flex-arm), 5-leg stand diameter 27", 38 lbs. 5-diopter lens (2.25x) has focal range of 7-9"; also available in 3-diopter.
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