MakitaDML801 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 12 L.E.D. Flashlight, Flashlight Only, Black

Great light, very bright, with a 5 amp battery lasts all day. With a hook a strap and an adjustable head it’s usable for just about any situation. Stable since its base is the heavy battery. Highly recommended

So useful

I started buying the Makita cordless products a few months ago and this was high on my to buy list as I often end up working on things as the sun sets. This has not let me down I have probably used it more than my drill grinder and impact driver combined though the driver is in a commanding second place. The light has proven great for everything from grilling after dark to brakes and oil changes as the sun sets after work. The overall build quality is top notch and the grip is sure when holding with cold, numb, or just greasy hands. Maneuvering the head to point at the work I'm doing is easy and steady once it is set. The 2 hanging hooks( 1 built into the head and 1 on a strap that goes between the base by the battery to the swivel joint) make setting my workspace up a breeze. Our grill has a small roof shelter above it and the lights hooks hang it nicely above the grill and allow me to see how things are cooking without risking my phone over the flame. This stays in my car with the charger and spare battery and is a comfort for if I should need to use it. There are 2 brightness settings which are essentially blinding and mostly blinding if you're looking at it but to illuminate a space the light is bright yet diffuse enough to be of real use over an area in either setting. It is not a spotlight and so has low distance use though it has been used to search across the yard more than once for 1 thing or another.Overall a sturdy feeling light and powerful as need be in the vast majority of situations

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Great light easy to use adjustable and light weight

I have a few other work lights, but there are features about this one that I especially like. The tool manufacturers are all creating full lines of battery operated tools. Because the batteries often cost as much as the tool, it pretty much forces one to choose one company and stick with it, so that the batteries can be used interchangeably between tools. I've settled on Makita, as I've found their tools to be consistently well made and comfortable in the hand.Apart from that, what I like about this light is that:1. It's bright. It has two settings, and the "high" is easy to work with. I've used it in attics and crawl spaces and was able to see my workclearly.2. The head is hinged in two places, so can be directed to wherever I need it.3. Can balance on the battery, but there is also a hook built into the head, enabling it to be suspended easily. It also comes with a strap and hook, further expanding its versatility..4. Long battery life. Will remain bright for hours--how long, I haven't found out yet.The one feature I found annoying is that the on/off button is hard to see. It's incorporated into the back (palm) side of the grip, is the same black rubber, and is flush, so it can be hard to locate. I just painted it green. Problem solved.

Bought this and the Makita DML806 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless L.E.D. Lantern/Flashlight Tool. Have a really hard time picking favorites, but decided to buy a second of these for work based on it's extreme usefulness. If you don't need something to double as a lantern, this is the way to go. It's also $20 cheaper, although still priced quite high for a flashlight.If you don't have the Makita batteries and charger, this is an insanely expensive light that totally isn't worth the money. If you do have the Makita LXT tools and batteries, you probably already know how great they work. You probably also have a spare battery at least partially charged ready to go. Being able to snap a battery on at a moments notice makes this a really great tool. If you've ever went for several flashlights only to find all are dead and require 3 AAA batteries to be changed you know the hassle.The light swivels in just about any direction you could ask for, and makes it really fantastic for directing a bright, cool to the touch light (as much as the smell of oil burning on a 75 watt bulb sets the mood). The hook makes it great for the hood, and the size of the light neck allows it to fit into tight spaces.It has a great grip that's always easy to hold and not lose control of. Many of the metal flashlights, including the Xtreme Bright Multipurpose Work Light & Lantern; Hands-Free Retractable Automotive LED Light Bar Attaches To Any Metal Surface. More Than A Basic Handheld Flashlight -Ultimate Camping Lantern are difficult to hold. The Makita has a great grip, and also has the battery pack weight on the bottom to keep it standing on most flat surfaces.

This is a near-perfect light for illuminating your personal work area, with just the right amount of light (with two brightness settings) for that job, many ways to position it, and all-day battery life with the 4 Ah battery I have from another tool. It provides useful light up to the size of a small room, but if you need to see something across a large room or light any size room without shadows, another style of light would work better for that.I haven't had it long, but I've used it on a couple of jobs around my house and car and it seems to be well-made and durable.This seller was $20 cheaper than the big orange home store.

The BEST makita light.