[Woodcarver] lighting question

[dick carter]

>From: Steve Klein <stevenfklein at sbcglobal.net>



>Hi Merrilee,

>I really don't know what the best color would be. It may depend on your 

>eyes and what works better for you. I would lean toward the cool white or 

>the SP 35 over the warm white.

>Dick, do you have any suggestions?

>


Yes, Steve, definately the SP35/Full Spectrum over the "Warm White" or "Cool 
White".

What you're looking for is a lamp (bulb) with a high 'Color Temperature' and 
a high
'Color Retention Index'. The SP35/Full Spectrum lamp will give you 5000º and 
a
CRI of 90. The 'Cool White' is only 4000º with a CRI of 70.

If in doubt, the next time you're at the Mall, go to a Lighting Store. Pick 
their brains & find
out which lamps give the highest temperature & the highest CRI.

Also, the older you get the more light you need.

Dick Carter

>From the Manadnock area of NH

rhc511 at hotmail.com
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