Replaced the switches and ballast in my vintage Dazor desk lamp.
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I’ve posted some photos today at https://boffosocko.com/2025/11/05/dazor-work-lamp-c-1940/
I had the ballast replaced to work with modern LED replacement bulbs and the switch upgraded to be able to control each of the two bulbs independently. I also cleaned of decades of grime and polished it up a bit.
Thrift purchase for $24.98 from Goodwill on 2025-10-02.