Festool Work Light inquiry

[Brice Burrell]

I thought the Festool Tri=pod was the only tri-pod that fit it since it doesn't use a standard camera thread like on the Syslite?  Yes, no?

Yes, Festool, as usual, made sure it's incompatible with anything standard + lacks functionality of ball pivot.http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/syslite-duo-with-tripod/
Shouldn't be difficult to make an interface bracket though.

I bought a cheap speaker stand (tripod), and used 1 1/4" dowel as the interface.  The stand was $20 from Amazon.

 

[tjbnwi]

It's interesting that Tom's reaction to the Milwaukee tripod light was so dismal...I am thrilled with it and thought the quality if light was much better than the little syslite I have (1st version).  The only frustration is the cheap clamps that hold the column/head.  Hopefully I can demo it at ToolNut next month.

Not a dismal review, just pointing out that the lumen difference would require 4 Milwaukee lights to equal 1 Duo. The CRI on the Milwaukee is not good at all (to my eye), I can't find a published number for the CRI.

Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

Does CRI really matter to a tradesman on a jobsite?

If the work being does require accurate color readings,  then the room's lighting should be installed and energized prior to that work commencing.

The DUO is very powerful and has maybe the best packaging of any of these type lights and is competitively priced.  That said, they are raping us with that $200 tripod.

CRI allows me to match things in the shop and know they'll match onsite. There may be a difference in how the human eye perceives the colors compared to the shop, but they match, because they matched in the shop.

A match from this week. 3 base/known colors for reference, finished sample.

Tom

 

[Paul G]

Tom, I can definitely respect that aspect of things. I've never needed it for a jobsite work light, but I've spent a small fortune on lighting for photography, prepress and printing and yes it really does matter when doing anything colorwise. I honestly never considered it in a jobsite light before, a very illuminating thread  [wink]

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

I bought the Festool tripod for the SysLite Duo, I realized it's a must-have accessory. As mentioned above, found it works great to position the Duo in one corner of the room adjusted as high as possible. I'm currently finishing a basement room, 16' x 22'  with 9' ceilings, and the Duo does a great job illuminating the entire room with a pleasing light. If I have any complaints, it is that I wish the tripod would reach just a little taller.

Yup, the Duo and tripod are not inexpensive, but they are also both built really tough and feel like they'll last a long time.

 

[Flatsawn]

Thanks for all your replies.
No one complained about the Syslite Duo's plug (on and off switch) guess it's not a big deal.
In Peter's video as he was tossing it about he claimed if it's pointing straight down it can't vent correctly but he didn't say it couldn't be directed straight up. Because there's no swivel abilities on the stand maybe it's suppose to be mostly level?

Mark

 

[Gregor]

No one complained about the Syslite Duo's plug (on and off switch) guess it's not a big deal.

I did. About it neither having an on/off switch, a plugit connection nor a receptible for the 18V battery packs.

 

[Flatsawn]

No one complained about the Syslite Duo's plug (on and off switch) guess it's not a big deal.

I did. About it neither having an on/off switch, a plugit connection nor a receptible for the 18V battery packs.

I don't think I've ever seen a light without a switch. Strange you must plug and unplug. If a guy stands across the room and pulls the plug too many times a plugit cord would come in handy. [big grin]
I have a Milwaukee M18 LED Flood Light with a three setting switch, it will last about 3 hours on high. The DUO might take too much juice for a battery.

Mark

 

[leakyroof]

No one complained about the Syslite Duo's plug (on and off switch) guess it's not a big deal.

I did. About it neither having an on/off switch, a plugit connection nor a receptible for the 18V battery packs.

 
I don't think I've ever seen a light without a switch. Strange you must plug and unplug. If a guy stands across the room and pulls the plug too many times a plugit cord would come in handy. [big grin]
I have a Milwaukee M18 LED Flood Light with a three setting switch, it will last about 3 hours on high. The DUO might take too much juice for a battery.

Mark

. I've seen both sides of the argument about the missing /lack of switch...both good points... [wink]

 

[Gregor]

I have a Milwaukee M18 LED Flood Light with a three setting switch, it will last about 3 hours on high. The DUO might take too much juice for a battery.

Since a TS55C can run from such a battery: drain from a LED fixture should give it no problems at all.

And even if it would run only a limited time, this might be enough to setup your power lines to feed it from the mains and, at the end of the day, collect your power extensions and pack&move out your stuff without having to stumble through the dark.