I have a 6' long work bench. I have 2 4' long, 2 tube flourescents mounted at 90 degrees to the table. The flourescents are in the ceiling.

In addition to this I have 3 gooseneck type lamps with 150 watt bulbs mounted on the wall. These are the type with the metal shade/reflector. These I can angle to direct the light where I need it, without the light blinding me. I also have 2 clip on lights (again with metal shade/reflectors ) with 100 watt bulbs for those times when the others will not work properly.

You do NEED plenty of light.

A couple of things you may not be aware of:

1. Flourescent lights produce much more "glare" (especially from black/white plans ) than incandescent lights do.

2. While flourescent lights "spread" their light out, incandescent lights provide a more "natural" (closer to sun light ) light, however, they do not "spread the light out".

3. BOTH types of lighting are needed for proper illumination of the work area AND to reduce eye strain.