[Shop-talk] Snake Light

[Jimmie Mayfield]

On Sat, Dec 08, 2007 at 09:56:52PM -0500, John T. Blair wrote:
> At 10:57 AM 12/8/2007 -0500, Wayne wrote:
> 
> Last xmas my wife got me a stocking stuffer, an LED flashlight on a strap
> to wear around your head.  I've seen them on some ad on TV with a bunch of
> kids waiting for Santa.
> 
> Anyway, when I opend it, I though - Oh great!  I'd rather have had a gift
> card to Starbucks or McDonalds. :)  Anyway, I started using it.  I've found
> I really like it.  When I'm working on electronics projects and need a lot
> more light, when working under a dash in a car.  I really like it.  Turns
> out to be one of the better gifts I got last Xmas.
>

I'm a self-described "flash-aholic" and have about 2 dozen flashlights around
the house, garage and car.  Earlier this summer, I bought a $6 LED headlamp
from an importer (www.dealextreme.com, I think) and I've decided that it's
probably the most useful little light I have.  It's not by brightest flashlight
nor is it the smallest but there's a lot to be said for a hands-free light that
doesn't need constant repositioning.  Build quality isn't great but
at $6, everybody should have at least one in their toolbox.