I thought those cheap magnetic work lights were a total gimmick

My coworker in Cincinnati brought one in and clamped it inside a deep pocket on a steel part. The shadow-free light on the tool path was a game changer for spotting chatter marks. Anyone have a specific brand that holds up to coolant spray?

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rowan_reed6820h ago

Calling them a gimmick is a bit harsh, they're just a simple tool. The magnet and clamp combo is the whole point for getting light where you need it. My old shop used some generic ones from the hardware store that lasted a year in the mist. The key is checking the rubber seal around the switch, that's where the coolant usually gets in.

mason_reed4714h ago

Yeah, and I learned that seal lesson the hard way. Bought a cheap one that died in a month because I didn't check that. Felt pretty dumb, like I'd tried to save five bucks and just lit it on fire. That rubber bit is everything if you're working anywhere damp.

dylan46312h ago

Got a link to the one your coworker uses? Those seals are key, my last one died fast in the mist.