Work light

[Rust_never_sleeps]

Thinking about an underhood light, but debating whether I'd be just as well off with a stand light, which is more versatile.

This type: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTXC016/

vs this type: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-22...0437/325210051

Enquiring minds want to know ;-)

[Getter-Done]

I would pick the stand type light.

[Grounded63]

I have a few of these. A couple in the shop, and a couple in the work truck. They have a decent magnetic base. For a HF item, I've been decently impressed with them. They usually go on sale for $23ish a couple times a year.

https://www.harborfreight.com/500-lu...ght-59536.html

[Dead Parrot]

Get one of each. I also a 'trouble' type light an LED bulb: https://www.amazon.com/USW-TL825-Wor...844683&sr=8-44

The one I have is a cheap all plastic one but with the LED bulb, the plastic is fine. Don't use an incandescent bulb, the plastic melts. The plastic also has the bonus advantage of not shorting things if it touches something like a starter stud.

If you only get one, you will be working in a place where your light won't work.

[truckster]

I have half a dozen of lights similar to these on the inside lid of my toolbox. I bought mine from Costco. They work so well I've given away my other work lights. The only problem I have with them is that they don't stick to aluminum hoods, but no magnetic light will.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-...s&locale=en-US

[A1971Blazer]

After struggling with work lights that were never in the right place or always fell off once it was, I started using the LED headlamp style.
The light is directed exactly where you're looking and there is no shadow.

[Rust_never_sleeps]

so, for $50 I bought the Husky light. Stupid bright with several levels and a warmer color option.
I get about 6h at full blast and at >8h at the lesser settings. Recharge time ain't great but it's under an hour, so manageable.
The included stand is useful enough. It's a standard thread, so I can put it on other generic stands or my photo tripod for more height options.
Hook works fine, Magnet is quite strong, so for underhood I can just stick it where I need it.
Did I mention it was $50 ;-)

A1971 reminded me that I already own a headlight, I just forget to use the thing. Have to admit, it's the best way to put light where I want it

I have a pair of these, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098DGCDN1/
they're very handy. Maybe 5h on a charge, so I charge one while using the other, and I won't cry when they meet their inevitably violent end

[Backpayne]

This is the stand light everyone needs. It is fantastic and super bright.

https://www.harborfreight.com/18000-...ght-57428.html


This is a great underhood light, and you can add another led light to it.

https://www.harborfreight.com/2100-l...ght-58990.html