Moose-LandTran
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Seems to me that flashlights are an often overlooked tool in the toolbox. We all talk abour ratchets, sockets etc.. But we really can't survive working on cars without good flashlights.
Soo.. Time for a discussion! What do you have/use, what's been good for you and of course, what hasn't?
The other day i had some cash burning a hole in my pocket, so i decided it was time to treat myself to a new flashlight. I've like penlights because they're small, they fit in a pocket easily and they're real handy when you just need to check something quickly.
I looked up some Streamlight products, as they've always looked good to me but i've never had one. Below is what i bought, a Stylus Pro. i was going to get a Stylus, but this is barely any bigger and it's a lot brighter. (24 lumens.)
I'd reccomend this to anyone. It's awesome. I only got it this morning in the mail but from the little use its got so far i love it. Can't wait to get out there and use this when fixing some VeeDubs! I'll snap some pics tomorrow of this thing in action. I tried it out in a pitch black room, lights it up like it's daytime.
I also have a PrincetonTec Tec40, i bought one years ago in Spain for diving. (it's a diving light) Recently i replaced it as i can't find my original one. it's real good for working on cars, it's very bright, batteries last a long time and it's waterproof. I've dropped it into many an oil drain pan. wash it off and continue.
No toolbox is complete without the original Maglite AA flashlight. Mine don't look so new anymore. It's wearing through the anodised black coating, and it's got some marks where i used it as the lever for an engine hoist when we forgot the bars while moving engines around. Still, it's never let me down and it's been through plenty. I couldn't do my job so well without it, i reach for it before any other light.
And finally my Ring Automotive LED light. This thing is awesome. Got it from my old shop, when i got laid off i kept it. (call it severance pay) This thing is real bright, battery lasts ages and it's recheargable. Not too expensive either, costs about the same as my Streamlight if you look around. very handy when you're working on a car, as you can lay it flat, stand it up etc. real lifesaver. Snap-on sell these over here branded Blue Point.
Of course, like any guy i have a load more flashlights, but these four stand out. None of these are expensive, and they've all either earned they keep or will do very quickly.
Soo.. Time for a discussion! What do you have/use, what's been good for you and of course, what hasn't?
The other day i had some cash burning a hole in my pocket, so i decided it was time to treat myself to a new flashlight. I've like penlights because they're small, they fit in a pocket easily and they're real handy when you just need to check something quickly.
I looked up some Streamlight products, as they've always looked good to me but i've never had one. Below is what i bought, a Stylus Pro. i was going to get a Stylus, but this is barely any bigger and it's a lot brighter. (24 lumens.)
I'd reccomend this to anyone. It's awesome. I only got it this morning in the mail but from the little use its got so far i love it. Can't wait to get out there and use this when fixing some VeeDubs! I'll snap some pics tomorrow of this thing in action. I tried it out in a pitch black room, lights it up like it's daytime.
I also have a PrincetonTec Tec40, i bought one years ago in Spain for diving. (it's a diving light) Recently i replaced it as i can't find my original one. it's real good for working on cars, it's very bright, batteries last a long time and it's waterproof. I've dropped it into many an oil drain pan. wash it off and continue.
No toolbox is complete without the original Maglite AA flashlight. Mine don't look so new anymore. It's wearing through the anodised black coating, and it's got some marks where i used it as the lever for an engine hoist when we forgot the bars while moving engines around. Still, it's never let me down and it's been through plenty. I couldn't do my job so well without it, i reach for it before any other light.
And finally my Ring Automotive LED light. This thing is awesome. Got it from my old shop, when i got laid off i kept it. (call it severance pay) This thing is real bright, battery lasts ages and it's recheargable. Not too expensive either, costs about the same as my Streamlight if you look around. very handy when you're working on a car, as you can lay it flat, stand it up etc. real lifesaver. Snap-on sell these over here branded Blue Point.
Of course, like any guy i have a load more flashlights, but these four stand out. None of these are expensive, and they've all either earned they keep or will do very quickly.
