Would you be able to clip it to a wooden headboard - 1 1/2' thick? Had one before that I could do that &amp; it was perfect for reading in bed.
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Cheryl. .I would have to say No...I just tried it on a headboard about 1" thick and it BARELY fit.
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Might be to heavy for paperbacks - 2 pages of a normal sized book no problem - I actually attach mine to a small stand and adjust it to read as I need it - Hope this helps!
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I do not think it will open that far. My headboard is not that wide and I could not clip it to my headboard. I clipped it to a shelf behind my bed. Perhaps a very strong person could squeeze the clamp much farther open then I was able to do. It is very tight.
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Yes, this will definitely work on a headboard from 1/2" to 2" thick. It has plenty of strength to hold itself in that position. Plenty of light for reading even 6 feet away.
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Some are probably referring to the adjustable page line bar, which is a pretty tight fit (the adjustable vertical magnifier that slides down the page). The clip at the top could hold about a tablet thickness worth of paper.
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No, not really, unless the clamps were super padded, could you clamp this lamp to a headboard. You might come up with some other "MacGwyver" way to accomplish.
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I use it for reading many things. However, I think it would be difficult to use it to read a book. You would want a larger opening so you could at least read a full line across a book sized page. Nevertheless, it is a very nice and very versatile magnifying lamp.
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My husband was able to raise ours up somewhat with what was there on our bedframe but I know a lot of people who have suggested mounting the headboard on the wall and they do this all the time on HGTV so you might try that to get it up higher. I am pleased with mine as it is comfortable while just relaxing or reading.
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Thank you G. Hadzima-- Your suggestion is excellent, I think. Yes, the BN reader with Glowlight isn't that expensive and ANY light would be better. It's a shame that I can't move books from my Kindle to the Nook, but that is hardly surprising. Glad you like yours-- many people HAVE liked them and I know you are right: people are far more likely to disparage a product than report that it performed as expected. Yep, if I get one that really underperforms I'm sure I can return it. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I do appreciate it! -PAM
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I have mine clipped to the edge of a wooden shelf above my laundry area. It can be aimed in almost any position, so it should work on your headboard. My only problem is that batteries don't keep the lamp bright long enough - they last long but keep getting dimmer and less useful. Does anyone know of batteries that stay bright for a long time?
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This headboard is secured by short bolts with Allen head wrench. This would have to be modified to accept a bolt type connection to secure more firmly. Otherwise, in my opinion it would not be secure or long enough. Beautiful headboard. Even with regular bed frame can not be tightened enough to keep from squeaking.
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The King size headboard is pretty sturdy as it is, but you could certainly add wood support brackets. We've had it for 8 months or so. I, too, general try to beef-up cheap items to make them last...as for this one, i haven't needed to.
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I use it for my Kindle and it is perfect. I set my kindle right in the opening you can see. It might hold a thin hardback/paperback, but not much more than that. I think you could prop it up but I don't think it would stay.
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Mine is about 2" from the wall. We don't lean on it for reading so we really cant tell. Since its wood and not metal, I don't plan on leaning on it unless its against the wall.
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The short answer is no. The major flaw in this product is the deck. Its not deep enough...there's not enough of it. It's not good for thicker books because the pages sag below the deck. But it's better than not having any bookstand! Also, there's a matter of the metal page holders which sometimes require both hands to navigate. Hope this helps!
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I would say to read with it around a 3' -4' radius or so. If you put it on a picnic table and it maybe elevated up a foot or so you could use it to eat with. Hope this helps
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It's intended to clip onto a book - mind you, a small paper back likely won't support this thing, but certainly a heftier paperback or hardcover no problem. I also clip it to a kindle, and when not on use it does clip nicely to my bedside stand. Battery/clip unit is about 2 1/2"' gooseneck is 7 or 8" long, guesstimating.