Gyros Tools, the company that makes Dremel-compatible rotary tool guard and circular saw blades and cutting discs, also produces several sizes of cordless LED work lights. There’s the Mite Mini on the smaller end, which features 26 LEDs and a 3.6V NiMH battery; the MagnaLite XL which has 26 LED and a 7.2V lithoum-ion battery; and the MagnaLite Pro which features 36 LEDs and a 7.2V lithoum-ion battery.
All of the LED work lights feature a pivoting head with 120° range of motion, convenient hanging hook, and a magnetized bottom. Replacement batteries are available for the Pro and XL versions.
Prices range from $30 for the mini to $50 for the Pro version.
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Maikeru
If they made an adapter for running/charging off of an auto outlet, I’d say that this would be the perfect light for working emergency roadside work. Of course even without such an accessory existing the fact that it’s got both a hook and is magnetic would make it useful for automotive work. Personally I’d like to see someone do a comparison of various magnetic lights (including the Striker Light Mine).
Stuart
Since it has a li-ion battery, self-drain should be slow. That is, if you charge it up and leave it in the car, it *should* hold most of its battery charge for an extended period of time.
The hook is of the closed-loop type. The unit itself is pretty lightweight, and the base magnet is fairly strong, so it should be quite suitable for automotive work, actually. I have a “Pro” unit on-hand that I am currently reviewing.
Such a comparison between LED worklights such as this one and the Striker Light Mine may be a bit difficult. I’ll see if I can give it a try, but right now it looks like an apples vs oranges situation to me.
Maikeru
Are there other comparable magnetic work lights in both the Striker Light Mine compact light size range and in the full-sized work light range? I’d love to see that review as I’m looking to make sure that I’ve got what I might need in the car.