Interesting Tool Light from Knipex

[honcho]

I have used and owned some tools with built in lights over the years and while they have their place, they have limits too. While looking for something on the Knipex website, I ran across this little magnetic LED light that you can put on your pliers to illuminate the area you're working on. Knipex part number is 00 11 V50 and according to a google search it sells for about $15. A bit pricey for what it is. While the batteries should last a long time my one complaint is that it uses CR1220 cells instead of something more common (at least common to me like the A76 button cell, or 2032) Just replacing the batteries will cost $4-5 or more.

Update: Looks like there are others out there. Here's one in the UK that is set up to attach to screwdrivers and perhaps would work with socket extensions too. According to the description, the leds light when it is magnetically attached.

http://www.ringautomotive.co.uk/uk/products/Home+and+Leisure/Torches/Torches/RIL70

Link to item page on Knipex english website:

http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1369&groupID=2038

 

[rlitman]

That actually looks really nifty. Basically, it's a magnetic keychain light. I could think of a lot of uses for it.

I just considered gluing a magnet to the back of something like a Photon Microlight, but since those use CR20xx batteries, the light's size is going to be a bit big for this application.
I think you're right on the money with the A76. Gotta find a tiny light that uses those.

Definitely want the one with the switch. It sounds cool enough that it turns on when magnetically latched to something, but in my toolbox, it would never shut off.

 

[onewrench]

What about just using a headlamp? I've gotten used to it know that I'd tried it a bit. Find the Princeton Fuel at around $15 also, uses AAA

 

[boiler7904]

Interesting and seems useful. $13.50 at KC Tool