Bosch 12V Max LED Worklight (Bare Tool) FL12

This is my new go-to light solution. I reach for this light, first. First off, it is bright! Able to make any dimly lit project a thing of the past. Second, it is sized nicely. Not overwhelmingly large or heavy. The rechargeable 12v batteries are light and last a long time. It fits into many small areas, where my other lights can’t. The light has a very strong magnet. Great for positively attaching to a steel surface. There is a lanyard like clip, making it great for attaching to your clothes or a backpack. The built in stand is dependable. There is also threaded hole that will fit most camera tripods. The light pivots through over 180 degrees of arc. I was kind of iffy about buying this light since I already have other lights. But was I wrong. For the vast majority of my projects, this is all the light I need. I brought it to work and used it to light up the inside of a couple of server tracks that I was building out. Just amazing. Even in a brightly lit room, I didn’t realize just how dark it was inside those racks until I used this. It is so much easier to attach the slides to the rack because the screw holes are so much easier to see. This is a two-thumbs, waaay up recommendation. No question: I’d buy it again in a heart beat. A couple of my coworkers are now looking at buying their own, after using mine.

Bosch FL12 LED work light: 330 Lumens makes this the second brightest light in the group and currently it is my favorite light. Not because it produces 330 lumens of light but because it is the second brightest, has the longest run time of 6 hours on max brightness, run time doubles on low setting, pivoting magnetic base with a built in carabiner that is easy to use and useful. The pivoting magnetic base with built in carabiner is made of solid aluminum and feels Very solid, it is attached to the light itself very securely. The Bases tension is adjustable using the screw on the side. As you pivot the Bosch fl12 on it’s base it is locked into place every few degrees with a detent mechanism which keeps the light from losing its position due to the weight of the light (no it’s not a heavy light). The light lense is framed in aluminum but the body appears to be a type of composite maybe even a poly-carbonite (high quality, durable type of plastic) or Reinforced Plastic. There is no mention of it’s resistance to water of fluids, however the Bosch fl12 LED work light does appear to be sealed up really well and I believe that it should survive a drop or 2 into a bucket of whatever fluid you are unfortunate enough to drop it in. The power button is a simple on/off type button however if you hold the button down it will switch the work light to it’s low setting. This low setting is not retained when you turn the light off. you will have to switch it to low every time you turn the Bosch fl12 work lighton. This is a well made light and a Good value at only $48.99 w/out battery on Amazon. One thing i should note is that the low output setting on this light puts out plenty of light for most situations, i sometimes have trouble distinguishing which power level I am using. Things that i don’t like about the Bosch FL12 10 LED work light is that the power button is in an awkward location that i often have trouble finding without looking at the light (it will take getting used to), the low power setting is not retained when the light is turned off and requires you to switch it to the low power setting every time you use it. I don’t know if this will happen but the carabiner has the potential to become bent if you drop the light in just the right way. This has not happened to me yet and i have dropped it a few times already. Now with that said you should be able to just bend it back into place since it is solid aluminum.

As an Journeyman electrician for 21 years I can say that this is the most well thought out and handy little work light I've ever owned. I liked it so much I bought two. Electricians are usually doing most of their work in the dark, because there just isn't any lighting on a job until you put it there. So light for me is an essential and important part of my job when there is none. I've had countless people tell me how impressive these lights are, and I can further attest that these last a long time battery wise, several hours 3/4 hours run time is normal. Another thing I really like about them is that they are so positional! The pivotal magnetic base on these is frankly a godsend because you can always get the light right where you need it without the light being in your darn way; as is usually the case. And that to me is absolutely invaluable when doing my job. The hold magnet on these gems are really strong, and these lights are the TOUGHEST Lights Ive ever come across! I've had one knocked off of an I Beam from 22 ft above a concrete floor. (its the one with the base basically completely gone in the pictures) When it hit the floor the snap-link type positional base broke off (because it is a die cast aluminum and bound to happen from that height) and the battery and the light separated. Picked up the light, slapped back in the battery and it came back on like it never happened. I've never had a light survive what these lights have survived again and again and again. I really hope they never change these lights. You know the deal, that good old "fix it till it breaks syndrome" when you find something that works so well and then the manufacturer screws it up trying to make it better and it ends up making it worse. Bottom line here folks is if you are in a trade and need to use a good dependable and tough light, I can't say enough about this light. Its unequaled in every way to any other light (and I've gone through dozens in my time in the trade)

These are great work lights. Really solid and great mounting options. Two brightness levels, which both make those dark spaces bright enough to work in. They seem to go on sale every now and then.

The best portable work light, EVER. Amazing power. I used it one night to change the car battery - the magnet worked perfectly and did not need someone to hold the flashlight for me. I used it to light up those corners and underneath appliances - almost too much light. I can't believe how bright this thing is. I have almost all the 12 volt tools from Bosch and adding this to my collection was a no brainer. I have used another Bosch flashlight (FL10A) and though helpful not as versatile as this one. I haven't used the older one since I've gotten this one. I am VERY pleased with this! PROS -Bright -Magnet works well -Can be set on a shelf/floor right next to the project -Battery life is incredible -Sturdy and well built, good finish CONS? -would be great if it had an insert tray (a wish but not a negative) The photo shows how I incorporated this tool into my L-Boxx. The foam allows it to be snug in the box. By all means buy this, especially if you need a bright light for your projects. I used it in outside (evening) with my compound miter saw - bright enough to use in the evening and did not have to lug a huge halogen light with its cord, etc. No reservations at all with this one! June 18, 2015 Well after using this for some time, I bought ANOTHER one (needed one for under the sink, plumbing) and one in the basement for the other part of the plumbing - two lights did the job perfectly! I use this everywhere now!! Get it; no regrets at all.

I just started using it. Cannot speak to durability, nor battery life. Pros: It has dimmers, Strong magnet mount, handy little stand. Place to tie a lanyard to. The carabiner-style clip seems clever, but it seems that it could be a little more positive-locking. Cons: The dim setting is not much dimmer than the full brightness setting. And when you dim it, then turn off, then turn back on, it always starts bright, instead of at your previous dim setting. And to dim, you have to hold down the button. I would prefer a positive click that's faster and more decisive. Brightness: It's bright enough for indoor working tasks not far away, but it's not impressive. Doesn't seem to me to be 300 lumens, based on my other 300 lumen flashlights. I'd say it's a decent value, but I'd feel better if it were 10 dollars less, since the brightness seems a little weak. Not a lot weak, just a little weak.

Bright, compact, tons of mounting options, uses the same battery as my Dremel. Perfect.

Other reviews pointed the way to this Bosch light for its versatility, and it truly is versatile. The frame appears to be cast aluminum and is very sturdy while still being functional: it snaps into multiple different positions, allowing the light to be used pointing any chosen direction and has a built in carabiner-type snap, allowing it to be hung from ropes, poles, whatever, from one end, while the hook at the other end (black) lets you hang it from that direction. It also has a 1/4-20 threaded opening which lets you attach to a tripod, too. The Bosch 12 volt batteries are small in the 2-amp hour size, but go up if you need more longevity. The Frame also has a very strong built in magnet, strong enough to hold the light up from anything magnetic and point the light or bend it in any direction. The light covers a huge area very brightly and can be either "full" or dimmed one step, selected by holding the power switch down and letting the switch pop back up. In all, very, very flexible and appears to be more so than some competitor brands.

Price little bit expensive, but it pays for good quality.

I had the same light that came with a Bosch promotion a few years ago. It’s great. Super bright and very tough. I have dropped mine countless if times, left it in the rain. Never missed a bit. Unfortunately it got misplaced. Highly recommended

Excelente lampara aunque el precio es alto y sin bateria.

Wow - This light is perfect for my needs. It’s small, has a very bright white light hue and several options for positioning! I really like the strong magnet feature because i can attach it to my drill press or band saw or anything cast iron or metal. The build quality is pro grade, durable and nicely finished. It’s easily packable as well! II have an old Makita 18v light that’s seen better days and it was fine but the Bosch is way better because of the magnet and versatility of placement. I can now direct bright lighting right where I’m working. If you’re using power tools or doing lay out work etc and can’t see clearly, that’s a big problem! It’s frustrating, annoying, costly, and bloody dangerous! I have several Bosch power tools and they are EXCEPTIONAL imho ( the pic is just an example, I wouldn’t operate the drill press with the light positioned this way )

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