Astro Tools 52SL Shop Light

[Soft Cars]

In case anybody is looking for a light, these are fantastic. My original purchase date is 11/22/2021 and I use the light daily. I would rate these lights a 10 out of 10.

The only thing I wish they did different was make the power buttons a different color instead of the same color as the handle, but that's an extremely minor complaint compared to what the light is capable of.


Amazon

 

[bullwinkle]

In case anybody is looking for a light, these are fantastic. My original purchase date is 11/22/2021 and I use the light daily. I would rate these lights a 10 out of 10.

The only thing I wish they did different was make the power buttons a different color instead of the same color as the handle, but that's an extremely minor complaint compared to what the light is capable of.


Amazon

Looks an awful lot like the one my brother gave me as a gift for (always) helping with his cars-the Harbor Freight Bauer 56329-and there's an even brighter, more flexible one (500 lumens vs. 390), on sale for only $21.99 until 7/4-

500 Lumen LED Rechargeable Magnetic Handheld Foldable Slim Bar Work Light

Amazing deals on this 500 Lumen Slim Bar Folding Work Light at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Soft Cars]

Looks an awful lot like the one my brother gave me as a gift for (always) helping with his cars-the Harbor Freight Bauer 56329-and there's an even brighter, more flexible one (500 lumens vs. 390), on sale for only $21.99 until 7/4-

500 Lumen LED Rechargeable Magnetic Handheld Foldable Slim Bar Work Light

Amazing deals on this 500 Lumen Slim Bar Folding Work Light at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I learned about the light from South Main Auto. I could see how bright the light is from watching his videos.
I figure he can afford whichever light he wants and if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me.

 

[atikovi]

No light at the tip? I find that way more useful then having lights on both sides of the bar. Why would you even need that?

 

[paulo57509]

The Astro does have a light at the tip.

Thanks for posting comments.

I was thinking of upgrading from the old, disposable plug-in GE 18" fluorescent under cabinet light I've been using for the past 30 years but there are so many of these LED lights out there it seems like a crap shoot.

Most complaints with rechargable lights is so-so life between charges.

 

[HangFire]

I have their 40SLMAX I got in 2018 when it just came out. It's great, when the battery is not dead, which is "usually." I have to remember to turn it off and recharge it constantly. I hope their newer stuff has better quality batteries.

 

[Soft Cars]

No light at the tip? I find that way more useful then having lights on both sides of the bar. Why would you even need that?

Yes it has a light at the tip. You press the button once for the tip or twice for the main light.

A separate button turns on both sides of the light. I'm always pushing that button my mistake.

 

[D60]

I have their 40SLMAX I got in 2018 when it just came out. It's great, when the battery is not dead, which is "usually." I have to remember to turn it off and recharge it constantly. I hope their newer stuff has better quality batteries.

This is why I don't understand lights with built-in batteries.

And give me a separate battery then there's no way I'm getting into another platform and more chargers etc.

I've got dozens of M12 batts in the shop so it's a win-win: I've already got the infrastructure and unlimited battery swaps throughout the day.

I suspect SMA gets a lot of his AP stuff free as he's done product testing for them.

Furthermore now that I'm used to a headlamp that makes way more sense to me, but seems to me guys that make vids can't practically use a headlamp, but maybe I'm wrong as I'm not a YT star......?

 

[HangFire]

I've tried the headlamp thing. It always points up too high to be useful, and I don't like to work with my chin on my chest looking up.

I have lights for every rechargeable battery system I own; 4V, 2*12V, 18V, none of them are as small, narrow, and handy as the 40SLMAX.

 

[D60]

I've tried the headlamp thing. It always points up too high to be useful, and I don't like to work with my chin on my chest looking up.

I have lights for every rechargeable battery system I own; 4V, 2*12V, 18V, none of them are as small, narrow, and handy as the 40SLMAX.

Uhhh....they make 'em with pivoting heads?? I can aim mine at the tip of my nose if I'm so inclined....

That said, I'm sure the AP light is awesome and lots of techs seem to like them.

 

[Tomioka]

I love em for night time work. Stick two on the hood and boom instant sunlight.

 

[wtd]

I have two of these lights and love them. I think I first saw them on SMA as well.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

I learned about the light from South Main Auto. I could see how bright the light is from watching his videos.
I figure he can afford whichever light he wants and if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me.

Can you remove the battery to swap in a fresh one?

 

[Tomioka]

Can you remove the battery to swap in a fresh one?

Can't be swapped but when it comes for replacement they take 2 18650 batteries.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Can't be swapped but when it comes for replacement they take 2 18650 batteries.

Oh wow, 2 batteries!

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Reviews on the harbor freight light are mixed!
I wish I would have went to harbor freight when they had the old model on sale!
I've had good luck with my older model!

 

[ajchien]

I’ve got two of the Astro 65SL which I love for the bright light. However, if I were in the market for another light, I’d look into the Astro 80SL more. It’s got a removable battery pack so you can have one on the charger while the other is working.

 

[CT Rob]

I bought it back in 2020 and have used it a ton.Excellent light very happy with it.

 

[another Todd]

I have a HF or maybe its a walmart one that is terrible. Super bright, but a full battery lasts about 15 minutes.