Stanley Clamp Light (95-891) - Review

I was introduced to the Stanley Clamp Light at a press event. As soon as I saw it, I liked it.  Since that time, I’ve used the light for everything from swapping circuits in my electrical panel to shooting pictures and video. It’s performed like a champ to date.

The light runs on either 2 or 4 C batteries. The more you put in, the longer the run time – 15 to 30 hours. Either way, you get a reported 80 lumens to illuminate whatever you’re working on. In terms of brightness, it’s not a beacon in the night, but it did a good job of chasing away the shadows. For my purposes, it was more than adequate. I’d love to see a focusing ring on a future model, just to fine-tune the light.

The switch is located on the handle and is easy to operate. Minimal effort is required to turn the light on or off.

The true beauty of this light is in its ability to clamp to just about anything. The jaws open to more than 4 inches, which would make it simple to slide around a 4x4. Once in place, the head of the light pivots out to 120 degrees and swivels 350 degrees. This is a feature I found extremely handy, as it allowed me to reposition the hot spot of the light without moving the light itself - very smart.

Overall, this light is a pretty rugged tool for lighting up the dark. I can see its usefulness in everything from home improvement to car repair. It beats the donkey snot out of those hot, caged trouble-lights we used to hang under the hood to work on the carburetor. Of course, those were the days when rocks were soft and dinosaurs roamed the earth.

For around $30, it’s a pretty decent tool to add to your flashlight collection. It might just come in handy when the lights go out.

For more info, go to www.stanleytools.com.

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