This magnetic base shop light is designed to provide a convenient hands-off light source in your workshop or garage.

The base is constructed of a 2 3/4″ round magnet in a nylon base with a 14″ steel flex arm with a plastic sleeve. The lamp (not included in package — which was very disappointing considering it’s not a standard bulb) is a 40-watt reflector track-type light bulb. The light comes with an 8ft cord with a polarized plug (for safety).

Nothing fancy here, but very useful around the shop. Mine was initially purchased for the lathe where lightening was typically inadequate in my shop. It easily “stuck” to the lathe (as a good magnet should do) and went to work doing what it does best (giving off light, of course!). No frills, just function.

This light would also work great on a drill press, or any other machinery with a safe, solid metal location to stick it. he price is a couple bucks higher than I would have liked, but not unreasonable in my opinion ($15 would have been much better — but that’s always the case!). Putting some direct light on your workpiece is typically safer, and this light can help in that area. If you need something simple, yet highly effective, this might be a great piece of equipment to pick up.

Distributed by Delta, the light reviewed retails around $20-$25. Buy one online at Amazon (link).