Magnetic work lights.

[plinker]

Ok so I bought a Streamlight switchblade light a couple weeks ago, Nice light overall, but so far it's managed to fall off what it was stuck to a couple of times already and crack the one lens.

What is it with work lights and weak magnets??? Seems like just about all that are magnetic have weak magnets. For as much as you pay for some of these, especially truck brand lights, you'd think they'd use better magnets.

I have several of these ATD saber lights, and they actually stick to what you put them on unless there is too much rust/scale build up. Being a small light they can be easy to lose though. Fairly inexpensive too, compared to some. https://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-80340-Rechargeable-Pocket/dp/B00KMKS4EC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1528238276&sr=1-1&keywords=atd+80340


I just dont get why they cant use a neodymium magnet(s) and be done with it. Yeah, they are expensive, but being most lights are made in china anyway with the mark up they already have it shouldn't add that much more.

 

[sweet victory]

The Braun work light has a pretty strong magnet. Hasn't failed me yet.

 

[JMQ4]

I just got one of the HF Braun’s too. It’s pretty nice for what it is, and as SV says, has a very strong magnet, much stronger than other magnetic base flashlights I own. The ability to swap out batteries is a huge plus. I also have one of the Astro Pneumatic 40SL clones. I actually like it better than the Braun, it seems brighter to me, and the swiveling and lockable base is very useful. Downside is that the battery is hard-wired and the magnetic base isn’t anywhere as strong as the Braun.

 

[Wamsutta]

GearWrench has a new light out now; any good?

http://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrenc...00-lumen-ultra-thin-flex-head-work-light.html

 

[kctyphoon]

Ditto on the HF light.. watch the Milwaukee NPS18 again, and look at the two new magnetic Milwaukee lights coming.. perfect lights for mechanics imo.. very impressive.

 

[DTuck]

Schumacher SL360R. You'll thank me later.