Bill, I think you are dating yourself. Docs don't do that anymore, do they??
Ah, you can still buy them, two grades:
https://www.dremed.com/sklar-head-mirror/id/4272
Made in Germany!
(Yes, that is a US site, not outer Tibet.)
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Apparently this is an ongoing debate:
https://www.enttoday.org/article/an-iconic-tool-is-there-still-a-place-for-the-head-mirror/
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This is my weapon to battle the darkness. Adjustable LED color temperature is nice, the cool blue’ish led light tends to give me a headache. I prefer a bit of H2 in my light spectrum 🤣
Bemelux LED Architect Desk Lamp with Clamp, Metal Swing Arm 2000 Lumens Dimming Office Table Lamp for Task Work Drafting Reading Desktop, 234PCS Bright LEDs, 24W, 5 Color Temperatures Workbench Lamp https://a.co/d/3njtCSd
Bemelux LED Architect Desk Lamp with Clamp, Metal Swing Arm 2000 Lumens Dimming Office Table Lamp for Task Work Drafting Reading Desktop, 234PCS Bright LEDs, 24W, 5 Color Temperatures Workbench Lamp https://a.co/d/3njtCSd
I know somebody who makes operation theater lights, 6 each hexagon arrangement on either side of the work area, each LED is 3 to 5W with a focusing lens, 6 degrees beam, and push button control for light level.
That is 18 to 30 watts x 2 on a fairly small area, he uses a concave mount for the six off array.
Adequate for surgery.
You do get collimating lenses for the LED you use, the mechanical part is the hard one.
Or simply use two LED on each side of the job, it can get glaringly bright at times.
That is 18 to 30 watts x 2 on a fairly small area, he uses a concave mount for the six off array.
Adequate for surgery.
You do get collimating lenses for the LED you use, the mechanical part is the hard one.
Or simply use two LED on each side of the job, it can get glaringly bright at times.
The luck was that I could get the wide lenses and made a desk lamp out of a machine lamp. I also made the lamp foot out of one from a series of the same brand meant for desk use. Lighting is also a nice hobby. When I was a student I repaired expensive (which just like in audio says nothing) lamps made by Porsche, Artemide etc. for a life-style/furniture shop. Some constructions were outright miserable and some protections like quicksilver switches failed. When one looks to details one gets to appreciate light quality, craftsmanship, usability, longevity and last esthetics (in that order). A usual industrial and medical stuff often is designed sturdy. Cabling is usually hidden, hinges are durable and switches are of the indestructible kind which adds to the appeal. That they are oil and acid resistant is also OK 🙂
I should have written medical instead of surgical. I don't have surgical lighting anymore but for my working desk I use a medical lamp used to examine skin diseases that is mount on a wall rail. You see, when one is into something it often derails a little. When I was about to drill holes in the wall to mount boron glass waterproof armatures meant for the food industry I realized this just in time.
I should have written medical instead of surgical. I don't have surgical lighting anymore but for my working desk I use a medical lamp used to examine skin diseases that is mount on a wall rail. You see, when one is into something it often derails a little. When I was about to drill holes in the wall to mount boron glass waterproof armatures meant for the food industry I realized this just in time.
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