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

04-08-2021, 09:32 PM	#1
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 189 Likes: 169 Liked 119 Times in 39 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: 1,994 Likes: 63 Liked 270 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: 291 Likes: 2 Liked 26 Times in 19 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: 2,436 Likes: 776 Liked 700 Times in 204 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: 771 Likes: 588 Liked 839 Times in 293 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.