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Color: black | Material Type: Metal
Swing Arm Lamp- Black...One of the most important items in any artist's studio! These lamps will clip onto almost any table. They will also clamp on to shelves and surfaces that are vertical or horizontal. Features a ventilated metal shade double shade baffle for glare reduction a spring balanced adjustable arm and lamp holder switch (not an inline switch). The arm extends to 32". The lamp itself takes up to a 100 watt bulb (not included).
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
92 of 94 people found the following review helpful
By Quad Peaks
Color Name:black| Material Type:Metal|Amazon Verified Purchase
The plastic attachment device to affix the lamp often breaks when tightened. If you don't tighten it enough the lamp is unsteady. This has happened several times over the years with Alvin swing lamps and is the result of supplying and using a supposedly hardened plastic attachment rather than one made of steel. Be prepared to drill a hole or otherwise jerry-rig some other method to mount this lamp. It is a great lamp when it works but getting it mounted is sometimes a problem and is the result of the cheapening and plasticization of many products.
55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By Pit Stop
Color Name:white| Material Type:Metal|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this lamp about 1 month ago and have been using it regularly since then.
Pros:
The lamp has a lot of reach and flexibility, can be easily clamped to the end of a table. The tension in the springs is good and each joint can be tightened further to lock motion. The electrical components like the switch and wire seem to be of a good quality and should last.
Cons:
There is no handle to move the head of the lamp when the lamp is on. When it is on, the head gets really hot because of the bulb, and moving it to a new position becomes difficult because of the temperature of the head. The work around is the use the black plastic baffle to move the head, but this is inconvenient.
Overall a it is a good deal especially compared to other similar products that are priced much higher.
Pros:
The lamp has a lot of reach and flexibility, can be easily clamped to the end of a table. The tension in the springs is good and each joint can be tightened further to lock motion. The electrical components like the switch and wire seem to be of a good quality and should last.
Cons:
There is no handle to move the head of the lamp when the lamp is on. When it is on, the head gets really hot because of the bulb, and moving it to a new position becomes difficult because of the temperature of the head. The work around is the use the black plastic baffle to move the head, but this is inconvenient.
Overall a it is a good deal especially compared to other similar products that are priced much higher.
57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By ATH
Color Name:white|Material Type:Metal
I'm an architecture student. We were required to buy lamps for our studios and most of the students bought this one. Most of them didn't last an entire semester. The bases often broke, switches didn't work, the works.
I actually still have mine because 1) it was installed in a corner and rarely moved (which is not the point of this type of lamp) and 2) I saw the quality of these lamps so when I did move it I was super careful.
Regarding the heat and moving the lamp: I'm using my lamp with a 25 watt fluorescent daylight bulb. It doesn't get too hot to move and I like the whiter light. It didn't screw into the lamp easily though because the socket was at an angle so the ballast wouldn't fit. Angling the socket, by moving the switch, solved that problem.
In general I find all of Alvin's products to be subpar and do my best to avoid them.
I actually still have mine because 1) it was installed in a corner and rarely moved (which is not the point of this type of lamp) and 2) I saw the quality of these lamps so when I did move it I was super careful.
Regarding the heat and moving the lamp: I'm using my lamp with a 25 watt fluorescent daylight bulb. It doesn't get too hot to move and I like the whiter light. It didn't screw into the lamp easily though because the socket was at an angle so the ballast wouldn't fit. Angling the socket, by moving the switch, solved that problem.
In general I find all of Alvin's products to be subpar and do my best to avoid them.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:black| Material Type:Metal|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Alvin lamp; and other brands, but especially Alvin have been around about as long as I can remember, and I am going on 66. I used these lamps for all of my 40 year work carrier as first, a drafter (yea, I actually drew with a pencil) and then into graphics and CAD, but this lamp was always around.
Because of this 40 years (and now more) I can give you a few hints about its use and misuse.
First, do not yank the lamp around like its a garden hose; parts will break.
Second, mount the lamp where you have proper clearance in the directions you plan on moving the swing arm.
Third, move the lamp to the position or general area you will most likely use it the most and then do your
adjusting.
Fourth, (and this is a little secret) you can use the cord as leverage at the lamp head by pulling some of the
cord back through the swing arm assembly and in doing so this will help hold up the lamp head and not put all
the strain on the tightening screw (which is plastic). This (besides the main plastic clamp) is one of your two main stress areas.
Fifth, loosen the middle screw more than the others and the swing arm will flex much better and you will let the
springs do there jobs.
And lastly, Yeh, the friggin clamp is made of plastic; if you can't live with it, drill a hole in the desk and
shove in the post.
I do have at least 4 or 5 of the old metal clamps laying around this place and I guess it would be a good time to go find one.
Because of this 40 years (and now more) I can give you a few hints about its use and misuse.
First, do not yank the lamp around like its a garden hose; parts will break.
Second, mount the lamp where you have proper clearance in the directions you plan on moving the swing arm.
Third, move the lamp to the position or general area you will most likely use it the most and then do your
adjusting.
Fourth, (and this is a little secret) you can use the cord as leverage at the lamp head by pulling some of the
cord back through the swing arm assembly and in doing so this will help hold up the lamp head and not put all
the strain on the tightening screw (which is plastic). This (besides the main plastic clamp) is one of your two main stress areas.
Fifth, loosen the middle screw more than the others and the swing arm will flex much better and you will let the
springs do there jobs.
And lastly, Yeh, the friggin clamp is made of plastic; if you can't live with it, drill a hole in the desk and
shove in the post.
I do have at least 4 or 5 of the old metal clamps laying around this place and I guess it would be a good time to go find one.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By PH
Color Name:black| Material Type:Metal|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this lamp for a dorm room, where my desk is under my bed. It fits my needs perfectly. It clamps on (the clamp can be mounted on a sideways plane) the support brace for my bed, and is highly articulate. It's also very steady, if you tighten down the screws, and doesn't droop too much if tightened. My one problem with this lamp is that it has the tendency to droop slightly if not tightened, and the clamp may wear out (but is probably replaceable.) If you're looking for a cheap swing arm lamp that still looks professional, look no further!
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Mike
Color Name:white| Material Type:Metal|Amazon Verified Purchase
The arm of the light seems to be well built, however the clamp is made of cheap plastic. The clamp snapped apart within 1 month of my purchase.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By jforlong
Color Name:white| Material Type:Metal|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this lamp about 4 months ago. At first it didn't seem to fit properly on the drawing table (definitely a piece had to be missing), after a few days the plastic base broke when I turned the lamp. And now, after just 4 months, the switch to turn the light on doesn't work. It has been a very poor product. Would not recommend at all!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By E. Wait
Color Name:black| Material Type:Metal|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this 4 months ago, and the metal that holds the socket on the lamp broke, so the bulb and socket started falling out of the lamp. I thought about hot-glueing it, but then the switch fell out of the socket. Into the trash it went.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good lamp
Springs a little weak. Lamp won't hold certain positions but gets the job done. Easy to assemble and attach to desk.
Published 9 hours ago by ME
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid.
I've had experience since a I was a lad using these arm lamps. They end up good but can loosen over time. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Jen-Ban Ho
4.0 out of 5 stars
Price/Quality Index = Perfect
For the price, the quality is excellent. Stays put, easy to mount and adjust. Clamp mounting, or you can use your own screws and screw it to the surface you want it on. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Drew Croker
4.0 out of 5 stars
What can you say? It's a lamp
Works as desired - noticed it will 'drifts' a bit after placement, but the clamps are cranked down as tight as they go. I'm satisfied with it.
Published 10 days ago by Joe #1
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is a very good buy.
This is a very good buy because it is cheap, light and easy to install. There is only one problem the base in which the lamp post goes in is made of plastic. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Syed Raza Ali Abidi
3.0 out of 5 stars
To hot
This lamp will be nice in the winter but in the summer it puts out too much heat. I need to try a different type bulb.
Published 13 days ago by Nancy Ryszkiewicz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Light weight and user friendly
I like the weight
wide angle and radius
easy friendly switch
only one con:
the desk clamp is so far good enough, but worries me a little bit sometimes
wide angle and radius
easy friendly switch
only one con:
the desk clamp is so far good enough, but worries me a little bit sometimes
Published 20 days ago by Siti Fatimah Sulaiman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent lamp, Cheap plastic Base
Bought the lamp about a month ago, The arm has plenty of reach and it adjustable for stiffness. it handles a 100watt bulb well but gets pretty hot. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Sam
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor Light Switches
Desk mounting and light focus are good, but after 2 months the light switch stopped functioning on both units that I purchased. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Richard
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works great.. just needed a little tightening
Seems many who bought this lamp encountered the same problem with the arm not staying in place at the angle that you want. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Toksic
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