JimboS1ice Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Sweet lights right? You have to buy each light either corded or cordless and then the tripod is extra... So that awesome tripod with two lights has three purchases @ 109 per light plus how much is that tripod? Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Didnt realize they are that pricey. I love the idea of it having a cord, so you don't need an extension cord if close to an outlet, like the Milwaukee and Ryobi need to have . Do you have offhand what wattage they are? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I bought one of the lights and really like it. I just wish that they had left the cord off of it and just used a plug connector on it and then mounted the cords on the tripod. That or made a separate model that was cordless only. The light lasts almost all day on low setting as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I know lighting is important and very useful but I just can't get over the price for these these from any company, this Makita set up seems to take the top honor for pricing.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Yea i was shocked at the pricing, i mean the $150 milwaukee is no better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnkid85 Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 I didn't think the price on the light was too bad and Ive been quite pleased with it. I don't have the tripod though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 I didn't think the price on the light was too bad and Ive been quite pleased with it. I don't have the tripod though. Stand alone the light isn't terrible but put the package together you go some change there Jimbo Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 If you go with one light and a tripod it's still less than the M18 tripod light. Strange because usually Milwaukee is cheaper than Makita. To be fair every time a setup like that is advertised the price tag is ridiculous regardless of company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemdale Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) I really this Makita light though...I was thinking of buying the Festool light but the tag price really put me off quite a bit. What do you guys use in terms of jobsite lighting devices ? Edited April 23, 2016 by hemdale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 1 hour ago, hemdale said: I really this Makita light though...I was thinking of buying the Festool light but the tag price really put me off quite a bit. What do you guys use in terms of jobsite lighting devices ? I've got two, the Festool Syslite first generation and love it. I also have the Bosch FL12 and love that one too. Plus the magnet on the Bosch is really strong and helps a lot. The nice thing about the Festool is it has an internal battery and comes with an AC charger plus a car charger and you can power it wth the 12,15 and 18v batteries for extra long run time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 2 hours ago, hemdale said: I really this Makita light though...I was thinking of buying the Festool light but the tag price really put me off quite a bit. What do you guys use in terms of jobsite lighting devices ? I use M12 LED flashlight for a lot of small service jobs. But I'm finding myself using the Ryobi led work lights more and more. I also use the M18 lantern once in awhile. I bought a set of cords dedicated to the Ryobi lights if i'm using them for extended periods of time, otherwise if i just need one area lit for awhile, I'll throw on a battery and take it with me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemdale Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 1 hour ago, ChrisK said: I've got two, the Festool Syslite first generation and love it. I also have the Bosch FL12 and love that one too. Plus the magnet on the Bosch is really strong and helps a lot. The nice thing about the Festool is it has an internal battery and comes with an AC charger plus a car charger and you can power it wth the 12,15 and 18v batteries for extra long run time. Thanks Chris, But I think the tripod thing sometimes really helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I've got two, the Festool Syslite first generation and love it. I also have the Bosch FL12 and love that one too. Plus the magnet on the Bosch is really strong and helps a lot. The nice thing about the Festool is it has an internal battery and comes with an AC charger plus a car charger and you can power it wth the 12,15 and 18v batteries for extra long run time. But do they mount to 2x lumber like my Ryobi?? ? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 What's that Not Carl? The Syslite and the Bosch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 LOL @ChrisK I had to laugh, I have no knowledge of other lights and their capabilities, I'm just having a good time with this topic and banter ha! I went the cheap route and I'm loving how they work so far, my only concern is longevity, but that's on hold while I enjoy their usefulness. I will check out those two you mentioned, so that I might educate myself further since you went to the effort to pass them along to me! Ok so i'm trying to figure out how they mount to 2x lumber on their own? Help me with that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Ohhhh okay! No! Unless the 2x is made out of metal Then the Bosch will work just fine! The Syslite has a spinning hook designed to fit over the 2x or screw to a mount. Personally? I wouldn't get the Syslite. Very expensive, great light but it ain't cheap. Super bright, the internal battery lasts a while but with an external battery attached it'll last for a long time. If you're not in the line then the Syslite will be used with an internal battery. However, it comes with an AC charger which doubles as a power cord and of course you can use the light as long as you want! The Bosch? Uses their 12v batteries and the thing last quite a while, has a great light pattern but not nearly as diffused as the Festool which will light up large portions of a room. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Glassey Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Why does this sound like an argument now. If it's not could have fooled me. I got that m18 stand light ya way too expensive at $250 bare light. But on sale and the starter kit for $150 not to bad. Light lasts forever on 5.0 on low Milwaukee now pairing it to the 9.0 for all day runtime on high. I'm sure the battery will cost as much as the light lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[emoji41] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 If 70 dollars is cheap for a light... Well shit what do you call me halogens from Menards? Lol I need to up my light game, thinking ryobi for sure Jimbo Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Yeah the Festool I bought was $129. The Bosch at the time was $59, though now it could be had for $39 on eBay. I want go with Milwaukee but just because I'm not in the battery line any longer, I wouldn't mind trying the Dewalt stuff but why spend the cash? Especially since I got those friggin awesome shop lights?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 On March 14, 2016 at 6:56 PM, JimboS1ice said: Sweet lights right? You have to buy each light either corded or cordless and then the tripod is extra... So that awesome tripod with two lights has three purchases @ 109 per light plus how much is that tripod? Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeeeeesh. I thought big red was pricey. Though my Makita tools wouldn't mind being lit up by a big teal light 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Why does this sound like an argument now. If it's not could have fooled me. I got that m18 stand light ya way too expensive at $250 bare light. But on sale and the starter kit for $150 not to bad. Light lasts forever on 5.0 on low Milwaukee now pairing it to the 9.0 for all day runtime on high. I'm sure the battery will cost as much as the light lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[emoji41] Nope, just difficult to convey a little razzing through text medium like this, I know practical every light is useful in their own way (even that cheapo "tactical" Chinese junk had some entertainment value ha) I just can't get over how awesome it is to just pop the ryobi light on a floor joist or stud or rafter etc... But that's because it's my work environment, if you're not in a similar situation, it means nothing to you, its unnecessary and you probably won't get excited over it like I am! I do like the fl12 from what I'm seeing, I just don't have any Bosch cordless so I dont see the same attraction. .. although I guess I could modify the bosch to accept Milwaukee 12v batteries, they are soooo close in size ha Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylandin Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Home Depot has 800 lumen led work lights on clearance for $25 each under husky name. They are corded and looks like they can mount on old halogen stands but not too sure haven't bought yet to find out. From a fan of tools with lots of assistance from Siri #TIACREW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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