Handheld LED Work Light suggestions

Shadylane · 04-08-2021, 09:32 PM

I’m looking for a handheld LED light that I can use at the races for working under the car or under the hood. Magnetic base would be a plus. I already have a 3 foot light, need something smaller for tight spaces.

Kelly Lane
4991 Stk

Greg Hill · 04-08-2021, 09:35 PM

Try NAPA. I have 2 rechargeable ones with the magnetic holder. They work great.

Maverick · 04-09-2021, 02:34 AM

Try NEBO. I have bought many of them for the car truck trailer, and one on top of the refrigerator, that my wife has claimed to use when she needs it. Magnetic base. I like the ones that use aa batteries. Bunch of different styles, I like the SLYDE, and one called big Larry, or something like that.

Tom Goldman · 04-09-2021, 09:55 AM

Harbor Freight has an all metal ,magnetic slim bar folding rechargeable LED light that has held up very well for me under heavy shop use . Battery life is pretty good for the size and the light output is VERY good .
Uses a USB charging cord.
Sold under their Braun name P/N 56329. $35 bucks .I bought 2 on Amazon for $29 each.
Eastwood and others sell the same light for $50 .

Kenny Wigington · 04-09-2021, 10:38 AM

X2 on Tom's recommendation. I have 2 of those as well. Great light. Only hitch, and its minor, is when you stick the magnetic base to something, the light will go off, but its a simple switch back on.

Jeff Niceswanger · 04-09-2021, 05:33 PM

https://www.kimballmidwest.com/globa.../28-1810-1.jpg

This is by far the best one out there. You will never need another light. Magnetic, super bright, huge pattern, stays lit for 3 to 4 hours. Everybody that buys one of these never uses a trouble light again. The cover ( has magnets built into it) is made of soft rubber and will not scratch. If the battery is about 15 minutes from expiring, a yellow led will light and warn you. The hook in the pic folds away neatly when not needed, and when used is on a click click type swivel. When you head under a car, this is all you will take. About 125 dollars...and worth every penny.
This is one of the best Christmas gifts I ever received,

Its called a Quantum Leap
Item # 2818101

65signet · 04-09-2021, 06:00 PM

I really like my Braun LED, it has been very dependable for years now.

SS3860 · 04-09-2021, 09:22 PM

I 2nd the Harbor Freight lights, bought 2 of them always have 1 on charge and have held up well for home shop and race car use.

Dave Gantz · 04-10-2021, 03:31 AM

Buy one that goes on your head. It frees up both hands. Occasionally, you'll still need to take it off and aim it where you need it, but 90% of the time I find mine to be what I need.
Research lumens vs. watts to determine what is BRIGHT.
There's too much China crap out there for me to say what works.
But I love being able to leave my droplight "abandoned". (For the most part.)
Loading my open trailer after dark is just one of many uses. I even use it to grill after dark.
I kidded my wife, "We could wear these around the house and leave all the other lights out."

Mike Jones · 04-10-2021, 05:05 PM

I got the Milwaukee cordless for a gift. Can`t remember the last time i charged it. No magnetic base, has a hook. Flex head, bright light, no complaints. I`ll get the model if you need me to.

04-08-2021, 09:32 PM	#1
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 204 Likes: 269 Liked 171 Times in 51 Posts	Handheld LED Work Light suggestions I’m looking for a handheld LED light that I can use at the races for working under the car or under the hood. Magnetic base would be a plus. I already have a 3 foot light, need something smaller for tight spaces. Kelly Lane 4991 Stk __________________ Kelly Lane Stk4991

04-08-2021, 09:35 PM	#2
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 69 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Handheld LED Work Light suggestions Try NAPA. I have 2 rechargeable ones with the magnetic holder. They work great. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

04-09-2021, 02:34 AM	#3
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 299 Likes: 3 Liked 36 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Handheld LED Work Light suggestions Try NEBO. I have bought many of them for the car truck trailer, and one on top of the refrigerator, that my wife has claimed to use when she needs it. Magnetic base. I like the ones that use aa batteries. Bunch of different styles, I like the SLYDE, and one called big Larry, or something like that. Last edited by Maverick; 04-09-2021 at 02:37 AM.

04-09-2021, 09:55 AM	#4
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: Handheld LED Work Light suggestions Harbor Freight has an all metal ,magnetic slim bar folding rechargeable LED light that has held up very well for me under heavy shop use . Battery life is pretty good for the size and the light output is VERY good . Uses a USB charging cord. Sold under their Braun name P/N 56329. $35 bucks .I bought 2 on Amazon for $29 each. Eastwood and others sell the same light for $50 . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

04-09-2021, 10:38 AM	#5
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Handheld LED Work Light suggestions X2 on Tom's recommendation. I have 2 of those as well. Great light. Only hitch, and its minor, is when you stick the magnetic base to something, the light will go off, but its a simple switch back on. __________________ 2894 STK

04-09-2021, 05:33 PM	#6
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 894 Likes: 687 Liked 1,034 Times in 368 Posts	Re: Handheld LED Work Light suggestions https://www.kimballmidwest.com/globa.../28-1810-1.jpg This is by far the best one out there. You will never need another light. Magnetic, super bright, huge pattern, stays lit for 3 to 4 hours. Everybody that buys one of these never uses a trouble light again. The cover ( has magnets built into it) is made of soft rubber and will not scratch. If the battery is about 15 minutes from expiring, a yellow led will light and warn you. The hook in the pic folds away neatly when not needed, and when used is on a click click type swivel. When you head under a car, this is all you will take. About 125 dollars...and worth every penny. This is one of the best Christmas gifts I ever received, Its called a Quantum Leap Item # 2818101 __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS Last edited by Jeff Niceswanger; 04-09-2021 at 05:45 PM.

04-09-2021, 06:00 PM	#7
65signet Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Dorado Ca. Posts: 123 Likes: 299 Liked 49 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Handheld LED Work Light suggestions I really like my Braun LED, it has been very dependable for years now. __________________ Steven Barnes Stock 704 N/SA

04-09-2021, 09:22 PM	#8
SS3860 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 90 Likes: 9 Liked 170 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Handheld LED Work Light suggestions I 2nd the Harbor Freight lights, bought 2 of them always have 1 on charge and have held up well for home shop and race car use.

04-10-2021, 03:31 AM	#9
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Handheld LED Work Light suggestions Buy one that goes on your head. It frees up both hands. Occasionally, you'll still need to take it off and aim it where you need it, but 90% of the time I find mine to be what I need. Research lumens vs. watts to determine what is BRIGHT. There's too much China crap out there for me to say what works. But I love being able to leave my droplight "abandoned". (For the most part.) Loading my open trailer after dark is just one of many uses. I even use it to grill after dark. I kidded my wife, "We could wear these around the house and leave all the other lights out." Last edited by Dave Gantz; 04-10-2021 at 11:52 PM.

04-10-2021, 05:05 PM	#10
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Handheld LED Work Light suggestions I got the Milwaukee cordless for a gift. Can`t remember the last time i charged it. No magnetic base, has a hook. Flex head, bright light, no complaints. I`ll get the model if you need me to.