Handheld trouble light

[Rebeldad1]

Ran a automotive shop. Bought LED head lamps for everyone. Everyone started using them daily and wont go back.
They have many good ones 300 lumens or better brightness. Last a long time on batteries. Its great to work hands free and light that follows everywhere you look.
You can also get these in rechargeable as well.
Start out with a Dewalt on, around 250 lumens ... go frome there. Got a pair from Sam's club for about $15.00 with batteries. About 350 lumens

 

[Industrial Toys]

A friend just gave me some good name brand safety glasses with a little LED light on each temple.

 

[Industrial Toys]

A stick-on Pintle Hook. Love it!

 

[jcummins]

Ran a automotive shop. Bought LED head lamps for everyone. Everyone started using them daily and wont go back.
They have many good ones 300 lumens or better brightness. Last a long time on batteries. Its great to work hands free and light that follows everywhere you look.
You can also get these in rechargeable as well.
Start out with a Dewalt on, around 250 lumens ... go frome there. Got a pair from Sam's club for about $15.00 with batteries. About 350 lumens

I do have one, works pretty good BUT not bright enough. Think it's about 160 lumens. You idea may be a good one.

 

[Rebeldad1]

I do have one, works pretty good BUT not bright enough. Think it's about 160 lumens. You idea may be a good one.

Us old guys need more light on everything!
Try one of at least 300+ lumens. You wont be disappointed

this looks really interesting...Just ordered it 500lumens with a cree bulb
less than $15.00 Amazon


https://smile.amazon.com/Headlamp-H...p&qid=1563418101&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

 

[caver]

My favorite headlamp right now is a Zebra 600-ish something model. It uses a 18650 battery and on high is a blinding 1050 or so Lumens. Very compact.

 

[Rebeldad1]

My favorite headlamp right now is a Zebra 600-ish something model. It uses a 18650 battery and on high is a blinding 1050 or so Lumens. Very compact.

Wow Claude!
What do you do with that? bring in airplanes? is it rechargeable?

 

[bunyip]

Wow Claude!
What do you do with that? bring in airplanes? is it rechargeable?

18650's are rechargeable, 3.7v I think, I use a usb charger for them, they also come in different ah ratings.

 

[caver]

Wow Claude!
What do you do with that? bring in airplanes? is it rechargeable?

I was thinking who is Claude? LOL Then I realized it's in my signature...a play on words. Yes like the follow up mentioned it is rechargeable. I no longer crawl around in caves but do occasional mine exploration out west. I also use it camping but anymore use it for about everything. The high setting at times can be great but other situations it can be a bit too much. You can customize the power settings too.

 

[jcummins]

I use a headlamp, like it, but it's not bright enough for some things. From the discussions here, like the Olight, but $$$$. Seems headlamp is the way to go. The RK I got, kind of ok, but awkward to place/use.

SO...decided to give these a try. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KVX9Y5V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks everyone.

 

[lennyzx11]

If u have any cordless equipment such as a drill, look to see if that same company sells a light that uses the same battery system (14v, 18v, etc.). I happen to have a Bosch, but I know that Milwaukee, Mikita, Dewalt, Porter Cable, all sell lights.

I have The Milwaukee 18volt stuff and I’m not happy with the light.
Milwaukee 2361-2 M18 18-Volt Led Flood Light - Bare Tool — Factory Authorized Outlet
It works well but design of the hex head won’t “point” it where you normally need to see what you’re working on. It’s either to low on the ground or in your eyes!