A medium difficulty Instructable to fix a circular magnifier work lamp by converting to a very low energy, high reliability alternative light source that avoids using mercury contaminated florescent light bulbs.
AC Powered White LED Circular Magnifier Work Lamp – Link
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Interesting – I know those magnifier lamps can be had for ~20USD @ staples.