24'' Snake Arm Shop Light

With two bases — one magnetic, one clamping — this affordable lamp mounts just about anywhere to enhance shop lighting. Great for drill presses, band saws, workbenches and more. Flexible arm measures 24". Uses standard light bulbs (100W max) or use a compact fluorescent bulb to save energy and reduce heat.

Customer Reviews and Photos for: 24'' Snake Arm Shop Light Average Rating: 3.0 (16 customer reviews) $35.99 Add your review...

1) Submitted by RKnight, from Grafton, WV on 2/26/2011 Customer Rating: The only thing lacking on my Jet Pro band saw was a light. I ordered one of these snake lights and it looks like it was original equipment. I found that by doing a partial twist and then positioning the beam it holds its position very well, and illuminates the work very well.

2) Submitted by Larry Dobbins, from New Braunfels, TX on 9/24/2010 Customer Rating: I find the arm of the lamp to be plenty stiff. If you put it in a certain position, it isn't going to move. The toggle switch seems nice and solid. The desk mount bracket is nice and beefy. Seems to be well build in every respect. I haven't tried the magnetic base yet.

3) Submitted by John Valenti, from Fort Smith, AR on 8/21/2010 Customer Rating: Found the light to be all that I expected. Magnetic base is fine have not usd clamp base yet. Very helpful in use on my lathe.

4) Submitted by turningfool, from Santa Rosa, CA on 1/15/2010 Customer Rating: You can safely ignore the reviewers who didn't like the magnetic base (or thought it was burdensome to have to turn four screws to change bases!). This is the best shop light I have found, and a bargain at the price. The magnetic base is very strong. The clamp base is heavy metal. The gooseneck stays where you put it. The switch is even the right kind--it toggles rather than rotating (those always wear out or break). I bought two and am about to buy two more.

5) Submitted by Wendell Jackson, from Lawrenceville, GA on 9/18/2009 Customer Rating: The Snake Arm Shop Light is a very useful tool. In my case, it has been quite helpful in setting accurate bit settings on the router table and monitoring closely my work on the lathe. It is well designed and constructed from good materials. I expect to get many years of use from it. The only reason I did not give the shop light a rating of "5" is the design of the base mount. Two bases are provided: a base with an integral magnet for mounting the light to a metallic table top or cabinet side and a nonmagnetic base that can be clamped to an edge. To change from one base to the other requires removing four screws, taking one base off, attaching the other base, and then reinstalling the screws. I wish there was a quicker way to shift from one base to the other since the best method of mounting often varies from one task to another.

6) Submitted by Tom Benham, from Oakwood, GA on 10/22/2009 Customer Rating: I was reluctant to purchase this product due to a previous review questioning the holding capacity of the magnet. I have just installed my light and find the holding capacity to be very good and much better than the more expensive Moffitt light which I also use with a lathe as I do this one. Perhaps the magnet has been made stronger. The only suggestion I could make which might improve the product is to have a bulb shield, but the bottom line for me is that it is a great buy compared to other similar products.

7) Submitted by W, from Flagstaff, AZ on 7/11/2010 Customer Rating: I find the mag base to very good. It's actually a bit of work to remove it. I suspect they beefed up the magnet. I do agree that the flex arm is pretty much worthless however. It flops all over the place and won't stay put. I do have it on my bandsaw so the head is constantly fighting gravity so that may be more than I should ask of it.

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