Does this machine have a "good" light as I have no windows in my sewing area and seem to need lots of light as I get older (ugh)?
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I think it has real good light. I am also older and I have no trouble seeing with it. If it's not bright enough for you, try a small Ott light and set it close to your machine so it will throw the light right on the area where you are sewing. Hope this helps.
1513694
I don't think the machine is defective. I'm assuming that that illumination light that the manual refers to is simply the red light that comes on above the area where it says..."keep warm". That's the only light that I have that illuminates on the outside of the machine. There is also a light that comes on inside the machine when I lift the lid. It would be nice though and easier to see if the actual digital screen was backlit.
505177
It should give off a little bit more more light. I also replaced with clear and LED(?) lights and I think it helped. I wished I found one that came with 6-8 light bulbs for more lighting, but I needed one that is simple yet conservative/elegant, less frills... I'm still very happy with this purchase.
2203091
Yes, my computer doesn't work when the light is on. The light is so good I work around it. I can't see the computer in the dark anyway.
2017355
Yes the machine does have the light if you exceed the duty cycle or if you have a trigger switch short. The fan will still run but you won't have any weld output. Hope this helps!
144147
I ordered it and returned it...I would have used it for cross stitching and I didn't give enough of a circle light. I now use a Daylight lamp which seems to have a larger surface of light. This might be OK for a desk if you are working right under it.
1012530
I find the light to be satisfactory...but I do have an extra light I use when I sew evenings that enhances the light.
1444049
The answer is yes and no. You have option to turn off the light but it is still bright in the off mode. I wrap a hand towel around it to hide the lighting. The machine works awesome though so it's okay by me.
164096
I am 40 and have been wearing glasses since 22...lol It's a blue light that does not hurt your eyes. But of course you will need a bright room to sew properly. But I think this light works goog.
109502
It's not as bright as a night light - it's just a gentle glow. I've put ours in the hallway. But if you put it in the bedroom opposite a window I would think it would absorb more light and maybe be brighter. Either way it's a lovely picture, really unusual and a definite talking point. Any visitors we have had have all commented upon it.Would I buy it / recommend buying it - Yes! In fact we have also bought the "Maple Tree" one for the lounge.Hope this helps. Gf.
1658706
This is a good machine, I have one and it works good, the added light is a plus. In the past I have had other Scroll Saws and this one is much better in its price range.
1987080
If no light is important, use the Craftsman version (ASIN: B006EC9NCE) it has a carbon fibre element and does not glow almost at all.
1082912
When I was researching before purchase, I remember one commenter mentioning that this particular form was better for display, rather than sewing, pinning, etc. That may be the case for the professional seamstress. I've pinned and done light repair on some vintage items and have no complaints. It is attractive and easy to work with. Good luck!
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The machine runs smoothly and cleanly. The only things that can be annoying are that you will need some additional lighting and it does have a very very high pitch whine (if the whine a t.v. makes is not audible to you then no problem). Otherwise, I love the machine, it is easy to use with the needle up/down option, many stitches and it's light weight but not so light that is slides around when you are sewing. The ladies in my quilt guild always smile when the see it. By the way, it is the second one I have bought having given my first one to my niece who is using it for her home economics class and other projects she has come up with. &#8807;'&#9697;'&#8806;
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I use it beside my sewing machine and it allows me to sew at night, so it's bright enoughh for that. It's a different kind of bulb and the light is concentrated where you need it.
1771373
Absolutely. I use both the light and magnifying glass for hand sewing, particularly in the evening.
794578
Honestly, I haven't used the light because I only shovel during the daylight hours and my yard is under a street lamp. I guess if you had minimal lighting conditions it would be useful. I love the Snow Joe and laugh at people lifting shovels....not me.