DEWALT 20V MAX LED Work Light, 100 Degree Pivoting Head, Up to 1000 Lumens of Brightness, Cordless (DCL050)

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See headline, plus now I can use all my Dewalt batteries.

I have been a mechanic of many forms throughout my life thus far, from a diesel mechanic in the Marine Corps, an electric motor mechanic, an auto tech at my fathers 40+ year business, to my current position as a field service tech specializing in servicing light and heavy equipment and tools used in industrial energy and power construction. Admittedly my current position is probably the most hellish environment in which a tool could ever serve, but I take great pride in my collection and take care of my gear as best I possibly can while under serious time constraints. However, I often have helpers that I cant always monitor as many of us do, so to be fair, there may have been some rough treatment that Im not aware of to this light. I started acquiring Dewalts 20v line after purchasing the 1/2 drive high torque brushless impact after using mostly air tools during my career. My first location in my new position was remote, it was the dead of winter and from 30 degrees down to the single digits most days, and always wet and ridiculously muddy. I was tasked with keeping 5 excavators fitted with cluster hammers for drilling rock up and running. Three to five times a day I swapped out worn drill rig heads with my fresh rebuilds, each time required the removal of 26 1 1/2 nuts from 8 inch bolts that were being brutalized from vibration 70-90 hours a week. Two of the 5ah batteries could get one removed and another installed, with the occasional breaker bar or nut splitter. That impact shaved over an hour from my time and saved my back, I was sold. I became deeply invested in this line of tools despite noticing that industrial contractors here in the southeast seem to be moving away from dewalt and mostly to Milwaukee. I began having an issue with that impact a couple months in to that job, sometimes when using it, especially when nose up, its battery would lose contact and I would have to shake it to get it moving again. It took a while before I could really examine what was happening, but now Ive experienced the same problem with multiple tools in the line including this light. Obviously I was working the tool hard, and it generates a massive amount of heat for a battery powered tool. But it would make its own plastic body soft enough that if it laid against anything else too soon after heavy use, there would be impressions left in it and all of the writing on its side was illegible after a couple months and that was out in 30 degree weather. The fact that it was capable of doing what I was using it for is an incredible feat in itself, but I do believe it should reach a thermal shutdown before this could happen and provide the user with a little security that they arent about to throw $500 down the drain because theyre too busy to sit it aside to cool in the middle of a job, time is money. Later I realized that my batteries where deforming from heat, and the plastic became brittle and has cracked and broken on several of them, one of them was used exclusively with this light. This light is not rugged, and do not expect it to be one to toss in the tool bag with everything else and beat around in the bed of your truck. The other reviewers mentioning its tendancy to tip over when tilted are right, and its my opinion that Dewalt should have made rubber bumpers that protrude far enough away from the lens to prevent impact with some things. In my case the plastic around the lens cracked up and fell apart and allowed the lens to fall off. Its been zip tied for about 6 months. You can tighten the floppy tilting mechanism by tightening a torx screw under the sticker over the joint on the left hand side with the lens facing you, but dont pierce the other side because there is wiring that comes all the way to the surface of the hole thats covered only by a sticker. Later another battery overheated after the light had been left on on the workbench, I have no idea for how long and the plastic at the base cracked in the front and rear. I had to epoxy it back together and install my own bolt with a nut through the plastic sleeve on its back after it all broke apart and became misshapen from heat. I find the hook isnt as useful as I would like it to be, its more for storage than for positioning for light. With all of that said its still my favorite light, theres just something about the pattern it casts that I think makes it perfect for supplemental light at the bench. After experiencing these issues with overheating, plastic breaking and deforming and batteries breaking apart, I guess they arent tough enough for my specific use. Ive steadily been building my Milwaukee kit after seeing them survive projects with people giving them a beating, but I might run in to the same grief with them in a years time who knows. I cant always get air to where Im going these days so hopefully this doesnt mean I would have to purchase new tools every year to keep up the speed they provide me, because now Im spoiled and Im sure thats what Id do.

Love my 20V max tools, and this one is does not disappoint, Provide good light, while being easily portable, and NO CORDS!

Great light. Lights up pretty well. Have used in crawl spaces and attics and no problems.

I bought this light when the price lowered and has been worth the expense. The light has 2 levels of brightness. If you use it on its brightest setting you will discharge a small 2AH battery quickly. The light starts flashing when the battery it is almost dead. If you need bright light in confined spaces this is for you. I have several Dewalt tools, so this works well for me. I’m a handyman and keep this light with me all the time. Just note it won’t stand up on its base with the lamp tilted backwards unless you use a heavier battery. This really didn’t effect my usage or reason to not purchase though.

A++ very bright. Love it. Very good product and price. Thanks

I purchased this Dewalt Work light about 3 years ago and haven’t managed to break it yet. This thing goes everywhere with me, I use it on small and big jobs, inside and outside, tight spots and wide open areas, it brings the light. I always use 5amp batteries because they last a very long time and serve as a handy stand as well, but you can also use the hook for hanging it. The adjustable light settings and swivel head make it a great addition to my tool box. Highly recommend.

I love this! It lights up my whole backyard. My dewalt drill battery fit this so it was perfect. I use it all the time!

My second one, broke the first one after much use and abuse. Would highly recommend