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Not exactly a woodworking tool, but it will help you do woodworking and other things in the dark.
I recently purchased a KEKU headband LED flashlight unit from Amazon and then purchased five more to give as gifts, since I like them so much. I can't believe how bright these lights are, and how long they last on one charge. The light from it is super white and not a blue or off color tint like so many LED lights that I've owned before. I tested one of these sets to see how long the charge would last with all three of the lights lit. I gave up the test when at 9 hours later they were still at almost full brightness. The included Chinglish (poor translation to English) manual is terrible, but these lights are simple to operate and instructions aren't really needed. The next paragraph should tell you all you need to know.
I think they were originally designed for bicyclists because a red LED lights on the battery pack that's located on the rear of the head band. There are three LED lights on the front, a center spot and 2 smaller flood lights, one on each side of the spot light. A button on the top of the spot light steps through spot, flood, spot and flood, and all lights rapidly flashing. Not certain what the flashing mode is for, but it will sure get attention. The light comes with a pair of rechargeable batteries (both get used together), a 120 volt charger, cigarette lighter charger, and a USB re-charging cable, all for about $20.
I'm forever needing to do things in the dark that require 2 hands, so a head mounted bright light is almost a requirement for me. I have owned many versions of head band flashlights over the years, and more recently some LED versions. None has been anywhere near as as bright and good as these.
Charley
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B01AL3IUMK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I recently purchased a KEKU headband LED flashlight unit from Amazon and then purchased five more to give as gifts, since I like them so much. I can't believe how bright these lights are, and how long they last on one charge. The light from it is super white and not a blue or off color tint like so many LED lights that I've owned before. I tested one of these sets to see how long the charge would last with all three of the lights lit. I gave up the test when at 9 hours later they were still at almost full brightness. The included Chinglish (poor translation to English) manual is terrible, but these lights are simple to operate and instructions aren't really needed. The next paragraph should tell you all you need to know.
I think they were originally designed for bicyclists because a red LED lights on the battery pack that's located on the rear of the head band. There are three LED lights on the front, a center spot and 2 smaller flood lights, one on each side of the spot light. A button on the top of the spot light steps through spot, flood, spot and flood, and all lights rapidly flashing. Not certain what the flashing mode is for, but it will sure get attention. The light comes with a pair of rechargeable batteries (both get used together), a 120 volt charger, cigarette lighter charger, and a USB re-charging cable, all for about $20.
I'm forever needing to do things in the dark that require 2 hands, so a head mounted bright light is almost a requirement for me. I have owned many versions of head band flashlights over the years, and more recently some LED versions. None has been anywhere near as as bright and good as these.
Charley
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B01AL3IUMK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1