This one stays in my toolbox!
Written: Jul 04 '07
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Pros: Convenient for both handheld and hands-free use. Runs on 3, 6 or 9 batteries.
Cons: Light intensity is acceptable, but could be brighter.
The Bottom Line: A handy light to keep in a household tool kit. Flexible usage and convenient. Probably not robust or bright enough for heavy duty work use, though.
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| yospiff's Full Review: Stanley MaxLife 369 Tripod Flashlight 95-112 |
My previous favorite flashlight shared batteries with a cordless drill, and that set is sadly no longer functional. But, that just gives me an excuse to go gadget shopping!
The form factor of this light is handy. Folded up, it handles like a traditional flashlight. Unfold the legs, and place it where you need it. I've only used it once sofar, inside a kitchen cabinet to install some pull out baskets. It worked great. The light intensity is sufficient, but a little brighter would be nice.
A nice feature is the fact that it can use 3, 6 or 9 AA batteries. The light is equally bright, and run time is all that is affected. Since mine only gets occasional usage, I just put 3 into it, which, according to the confusing chart on the package, should last about 20 hours with all 6 LED's lit. Not shabby at all. You can turn on 1, 3 or all 6 LED's.
The head tilts to aim the light where you need it, though there is no rotation. As another reviewer mentioned, this is not a huge problem for this design, and I'm sure that helps to keep the price reasonable.(I got mine on sale for $16)
There's also a locking rod that pulls out from the bottom which locks the open legs in place. I suppose this is so you can pick it up and move it without the legs folding up automatically.
I'll have to use it for a while to judge durability. My initial impression is that it will do fine in a household tool kit, but may be too fragile to be tossed in with a lot of heavy duty tools.
Recommended:
Yes
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USAF 13 years. Office equipment technician since '92. Tech geek forever.
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