Tools & equipment that are fantastic.

[2manyrocks]

The nice thing about 18650 cells is they are pretty inexpensive so it's no problem to keep one or two extras to change out and I have a few Ryobi battery packs not to mention an assortment of regular flashlights.

I also like solar powered motion detecting outdoor lights that output quite a bit of light and are easy to put up about anywhere.

 

[kenmbz]

For my 18650 lights I have a AAA battery insert of needed.
Rare for me to need/use a battery operated light.

I am amazed though at the difference on quality of those 18650 cells, some of the cheaper ones I got last the longest, except the much more expensive ones.

I got a M18 light (rover flood) and I like it in the garage for when I have to do electrical work as most of the outlets are on the same circuit as the overhead lights.
I wish it had better mounting options though, but it will light up the whole 2 car garage pretty well,

 

[Oaktree]

I've always thought what's strange is as time goes on people need more light! Recently I drove one of our 50s cars with incandescent headlights and tail lights and amazed on high beam lucky to see 70-80ft ahead. Tail lights barely see, I've seen brighter bicycle lights.
Imagine people 150 years ago reading by oil lamp or candle light.

Of course back then that's all that was available so no one knew any better. Once I tried to read a book by the light of a Coleman lantern. Gave up after less than 5 min & got out an LED headlamp.

I read somewhere that the reason modern LED headlights seem so bright is not so much the intensity but more that the color temperature is right where our eyes are most sensitive. Good in one sense, but makes the glare all that much more intrusive.

 

[jjeff]

As my farsightedness gets worse bought this rechargeable work light during a Menards bag sale a while back. Long battery life, bright light,plastic hanging hook, magnet , I believe it has a built in smart charger (I've forgotten about it plugged in numerous times. It's a "smart electrician" brand which I am not lol. And definitely doesn't fit in my shirt pockets.

 

[Oaktree]

Disposable batteries seem like such a waste

Rechargeable batteries have come a long way in recent years. LI are a great improvement over NiCads or NiMH as long as they don't catch fire.

 

[jjeff]

If you don't want or need 4+' baylights in your shop or garage these led lights are impressive at least that's I think and folks who have seen them say. Bought a half dozen for my dad's 30deep x24wide garage he was unhappy cause my mom caught wind of all the newly illuminated junk in previously dark forgotten depths where he's been hoarding lol.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Of course back then that's all that was available so no one knew any better. Once I tried to read a book by the light of a Coleman lantern. Gave up after less than 5 min & got out an LED headlamp.

I read somewhere that the reason modern LED headlights seem so bright is not so much the intensity but more that the color temperature is right where our eyes are most sensitive. Good in one sense, but makes the glare all that much more intrusive.

I wonder if we're not damaging our eyes though as time goes on? Everyone says our house, garage, etc. is way too dark here.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Of course back then that's all that was available so no one knew any better. Once I tried to read a book by the light of a Coleman lantern. Gave up after less than 5 min & got out an LED headlamp.

I read somewhere that the reason modern LED headlights seem so bright is not so much the intensity but more that the color temperature is right where our eyes are most sensitive. Good in one sense, but makes the glare all that much more intrusive.

Yeah I have a really hard time with the cooler temperature lights toward the blue end. I was living overseas when compact fluorescents got really big. Everyone had the super cool white bulbs and they always were so harsh to me, either the warm bulbs weren't available or they didn't know/care. I prefer a warmer light.

I love the light from a Coleman lantern, love the hiss, and the comforting warmth it puts off.

 

[jjeff]

Rechargeable batteries have come a long way in recent years. LI are a great improvement over NiCads or NiMH as long as they don't catch fire.

Yes they have, so has led lights, I remember changed out interior cabin incandescent lights on a boat over 10 yrs ago used a cheap Chinese supplier off eBay for the direct replacement bulbs changed them all, not only were they obnoxiously white they also got super hot much hotter than the previous old school incandescent ones. I ended up returning them, return shipping cost more than anything I saved buy not buying from a reputable company initially at the time. My second attempt the lights were still obnoxiously white, but not overly warm to the touch.

 

[JasperFrank]

I would consider my DeWALT DW 705, Compound Miter Saw to be an excellent tool. In 30 years, it hasn't failed in any way. And I've asked it to do things it wasn't designed for, such as make fire wood.