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Title: Speaking of Tool Logic...
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 26, 2008, 04:22:47 PM
It's about time I posted this considering how long I've been threatening to!

The Trac Lite from Tool Logic is an amazingly handy little light.  It is about the size of a Mag Solitaire as you can see, but features a nice bright LED instead.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/pbmirror/Trac01.jpg)

A quick tug on the sleeve and the light comes out, revealing a ball joint and magnet.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/pbmirror/Trac02.jpg)

This makes it extra handy for a keyring as it means it will hold in securely and yet still be quickly removable so you aren't dragging your keys with you.  The magnet holds the light pretty solidly- in these pictures there is a coin under the heavy cardboard I used as a background, so that gives you an idea of how solid.  Thanks to the ball joint the light can be positioned in almost any direction.  This could be very handy for putting a light where you need it when your hands aren't free and another, more task oriented light isn't available.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/pbmirror/Trac03.jpg)

The head assembly comes out quickly and easily as well, so it might also be a great toy for the light mod guys.  I don't get involved in that kind of thing as I'd probably manage to make it explode if I did.  You can also see that the Trac Lite is powered by three small watch cell batteries contained in a latex sleeve.  Someone mentioned that they probably wouldn't last long, and I really can't say anything except that I have been using this light for just over two weeks now and I haven't noticed any drop in the output.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/pbmirror/Trac04.jpg)

Fortunately the Trac Lite also comes with a spare set, so it's not a huge deal either way.  Just make sure to keep the sleeve when you dispose of the batteries!

My opinion?  This is a great little light.  I'd be willing to put up with a little extra length to have a AAA model, but for now, I think this is one of the coolest little lights I have ever seen.  For folks who like their Solitaires, this may just be the replacement for you, especially considering the very low cost of the Trac Lite.  Felinevet currently has a few of these available at $17(I think), so contact him for details.

Def
Title: Re: Speaking of Tool Logic...
Post by: Roadie on February 26, 2008, 04:29:43 PM
eeee that brings back memories I had something very similar a couple of years ago that i got free with my Wave but i gave it to one of the guys i was working with at the time as he thought it was brilliant. It was a cool little gadget, can't remember what make it was though. I was impressed with its output for its size though.
Title: Re: Speaking of Tool Logic...
Post by: felinevet on February 26, 2008, 06:08:19 PM
$15. shipped (U.S.) in for sale section below.
Title: Re: Speaking of Tool Logic...
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 26, 2008, 07:59:48 PM
Even better! :D

Def
Title: Re: Speaking of Tool Logic...
Post by: Anthony on February 27, 2008, 03:11:39 AM
I almost bought one from Tim the other day...I really like "gadget" lights like that.  Maybe I will pick one up after a few of you guys bite the bullet and get some beamshots posted :D

And I agree Def, an AAA or even and AA version would be great...any light using those two extremely common batteries get's a + from me.
Title: Re: Speaking of Tool Logic...
Post by: Benner on February 27, 2008, 10:59:32 AM
I'm tempted to get one, they look pretty handy. I'll probably get the Gerber Artifact first though.