Is the base heavy enough to work as a free standing light?
1317441
I agree with C. E. Laubach. It is stable when the magnet is holding it to a ferrous surface.
1317442
No. It will work fine is the base is placed on metal to allow the magnet to operate.
1317443
No, it needs to be stuck to metal or it will fall over. When on metal it's fairly strong. I use it on my table saw, radial arm saw, drill press and band saw.
1317444
The base will stand on it's own if the light is balanced, but not well enough to be useful. A small piece of flat (ferrous) metal would make a simple auxiliary base if that's needed.
1317445
It will stand up on it's own (and even hold itself on a vertical surface), but if you grab it to adjust the flexible arm, you may disengage the magnet from it's surface.
1670969
It's made well enough for a floor lamp. The base is heavy enough that it doesn't fall over even if the gooseneck is at a 90 degree angle. As for value, it takes any lightbulb with a standard socket. So I was a little bummed when I got it. If you are looking for a "daylight" lamp to help with SAD symptoms, you could save a LOT of $$$ just buying the lightbulb and screwing it into any old fixture.
231117
I think it would make a pretty good light, bu you might need to prop it up on something to get the right angle. I have tried it and found that it is a really good light and I will be buying another!
2071188
Maybe a hanging lamp with light blubs as well as a lantern. Depending on how heavy it is, you'll have to make sure the legs are wide apart for stability.
2198328
Absolutely! This light includes field-cuttable cord allowing you to hang the light at your desired height.Thanks for your question.
2071189
The Coleman Stand is a temporary device. I would not load it with anything weighing more than a Coleman lantern. The questioner did not specify what kind/type of light bulb fixture she intended to use. I would only recommend going with the weight limit as noted above.
420750
At it's lowest setting, the bottom edge of the light box is a little over a foot off the ground. I think it would work.
604236
Essentially no, the light and arm reposition easily, and overbalance the light plastic base.If you install the 3 AAA batteries, this is improved, but it still does not "stand" easily.
1296320
Yes. It's pretty good at that. It doesn't have endless amount of positions but it covet almost all heights and angles. You can specifically bring the lamp assembly down to about three inches below the base.
1213943
Hi, yes it is really heavy and a really nice light. We returned it twice and gave up because the packaging meant that at least one of the glass lamp shades was broken upon delivery.If they get the delivery right, then a fantastic light.
728843
Yes! Most any heavy duty light stand seem to work well. Use a sand bag for exta stability.
745001
Yes! The light has feet that pull down which puts it on an angle for easy foot placement.
1053452
The lamp base is weighted very well. I've had mine on hardwood floors and on a thick rug. On both, I can adjust it in any way I wish and it is stable.
188828
If the light indeed has the "intermediate base" then it should work fine. This unit is well built.
1375038
i find the base is heavy enough with D batteries installed to make the lamp reasonably stable. you have to be careful moving the light because lifting up on the lamp will cause the pole to pull out of the base (it's not directly attached to the base, except by the wire).
1017634
This is a very lightweight lamp. I agree with the poster that says you can move it downward to some degree without the base moving. However, when you tilt the lamp back up the base will move. In that case it would need to be stabilized by holding it down with your other hand. Nice lamp, but it does not have a heavy base.
1397411
We were able to use the larger size Command Strips but I would only recommend this when the base will be sitting horizontally. I don't know if the strips will be albe to hold the light vertically (like attached to the wall).