Extreme How-To - Fall 2009

SPOT LIGHT

New Stanley Flashlights

With LED technology and innovative design upgrades, this new line of Stanley flashlights provides a handy solution for the DIY’er.

By Matt Weber

Lack of visibility tends to bring home-improvement projects to a screeching halt, so a convenient space-saving source of light is an indispensable asset for countless projects. From working under an automobile to working beneath a sink, these confined, poorly lit spaces need extra illumination to do the best work possible, but the old style of halogen work lamps and incandescent drop lights can be cumbersome to work with, require hassling with a power cord and can generate a lot of unwanted heat—so much heat as to cause a painful burn if you bump against it.

The space constraints of many work areas are what contribute

to the lack of the light exposure. These constricted areas also mean there isn’t much room to use a lamp, and if you do you’ll likely be working right up against that sizzling source of heat. In response, the new flashlights from Stanley Hand Tools provide a very compact but high-capacity light source that conserves space and utilizes LED technology to provide a strong spot beam without the high temperatures.

TRIPOD FLASHLIGHT

Stanley’s 95-112 Tripod Flashlight incorporates a patented three-leg design for hands-free convenience during virtually any home project or emergency situation. As a work lamp, the

multi-position head allows you to aim the light beam right where you need it, while the anodized aluminum legs keep it stable and on target. To use as a flashlight, simply collapse the legs together to use as the handle. The single LED beam provides a strong, bright spot ( 20 lumens).

Another unique feature is the flashlight’s 369 battery technology. The AA batteries are loaded into the legs by twisting off the rubber feet. Each leg can hold three batteries, however the flashlight will operate at full capacity whether using three, six or nine batteries. The Stanley Tripod Flashlight is only 11 inches long and comes with a shat-ter-resistant lens for extra durability if it gets knocked over or dropped on the job.

The Tripod Flashlight is available in three models. The popular 95-112 model features a 0.5- watt bulb that lasts 100,000 hours. The high-power 95-146 model has a brightness of 40 lumens using a 1.25-watt bulb.