Basic Flashlights and Work Lights
There are various types of flashlights and work lights available, and this guide makes it easy to choose the necessary lights for any workshop.
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Every workshop needs flashlights and work lights. They're available in various types and sizes.
Some flashlights can be worn as a headband so that everywhere the user looks, there's light.
Pocket-sized flashlights clip to a belt or shirt pocket for convenient, hands-free lighting.
A flexible wire light can reach into tight spaces. This type of light is useful when you're looking for leaks or checking wiring inside a wall.
Some models of miniature flashlights can be adjusted to emit a small spotlight or a larger floodlight. Most modern standard-sized flashlights have adjustable heads and adjustable beams.
To make a homemade flashlight stand, place a rubber band around the handles of a pair of pliers.
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