I need a lamp that can be clamped to a vertical (upright) post rather than to a horizontal surface like a desk. Will this lamp work in that way?
1387667
Having taken a look at the clamp, it doesn't seem to me that you could do so handily, unless you intend to allow the arm to extend horizontally. You'd need to devise a different means of fastening it to the post.Jim
1387668
I love the lamp. I use for stained glass working. I don't think it would hold on a vertical surface.
1387669
Having taken a look at the clamp, it doesn't seem to me that you could do so handily, unless you intend to allow the arm to extend horizontally. You'd need to devise a different means of fastening it to the post. Jim
1387670
If the clamp is mounted on an upright post, the light will go horizontally over your area to be lighted--which would be fine in almost all circumstances because of the swing allowed by the lamp itself. Your ability to attach it to the post may or may not cause problems, depending on the post.
809249
I rebuilt a hanging lamp with this setup. It should be fine. It's got one of those roller switches on it if you're ok with those.
773256
The base is large enough to be clamped down to a desk. The arm of the lamp is screwed into the base. The power is wired into the base and the on/off switch is on the side of the base. The base is approximately 5" in diameter. the lamp arm is fixed and will not rotate. The available movement is up/down, forward/back and the lamp head will move side to side. I hope this helps.
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.
1890928
I would expect that it would work in an architect desk lamp. It is not that heavy that it would make the lamp unuseable.
49989
I would say the quick answer is no. Of course I'm sure there is a way that it can be done if it were absolutely necessary. Something would have to be attached to the wall first and then the lamp could be clamped to that, it would definetely restrict the movement of the lamp arm, so I would not advise doing this.
2066239
I drilled a hole in my workbench and put brass bushing in it for the pivot and it works perfectly. I have not had a problem the lamp holding position. Good value, works well.
488338
I've used it as a light table by simply putting a desk lamp underneath. I'd suggest getting a desk lamp with a clamp. There's an area in the middle to the far back of the surface where the adjustable height arm connects to that can block some of the light. This didn't get in my way when working on 11"x17" paper, but if you're planning to use the entire surface lightboxed, it might be troublesome and require extra lights.
1226699
It's stiff enough to hold arbitrary shapes within its range of (unsprung) motion. The lamp head weighs almost nothing, so if you can get the head where you want it, it will stay. Almost all these light coil positioners work fine, as long as they don't have to hold much weight. (OTOH, these particular lights failed within weeks, flickering and dimming to uselessness, so look elsewhere.
1039414
Sorry, but I don't think this will work for you. The top part of the clamp comes over the top of my desk a good inch before the bottom part can secure it tightly. It is a great lamp but it is very top heavy...
1668953
Yes, it works with fluorescent blubs in a vertical lamp. It would not work in a hang down type lamp.
1709445
Sorry, this lamp plugs in like any ordinary table lamp. It is very, very nice though, so if you can work it out with the plug you'll be happy.
1809411
I doubt it,mine is attached to a table top...the lamp might be awkward and heavy for floor standing.
945797
yes, there is a good clamp that comes with it. Hubby (engineer) attached mine to the build in book shelf behind my cutting table, ( the cutting table folds) He did not have to do anything special to attach it. have had no problems with it. this is a great lamp. I love it.
402178
Clamp light? As in a cheap metal reflector with a spring clamp on the back? Then no, simply clamp it to the vertical post.
1017632
To some degree, but only downward, I think that if it were to be more flexible, it may not be able to stay in a certain position.Hope that helps, over all my kids love this lamp, exellent for homework.
1283830
The lower lamp only swivels from the point that is close to where the glass is attached. It has very little movement. I would say it would not be good for that purpose.