Customer Reviews

Stanley 95-112 Tripod LED Flashlight

5 star:		(59)
4 star:		(29)
3 star:		(18)
2 star:		(17)
1 star:		(16)

 

 

The original Stanley Tripod Flashlight (model 95-112) has six weak LEDs. In 2008, the model was replaced with one having a single bright LED and the same model number. The new one lists at only $10 and sells for less. I compared them against each other. The construction is similar but the light from the new one is much more intense and useful. I don't know why they kept the same model number but the six LED one is on clearance at most stores. Look for the one LED - it is marked on the box. And shop around - you'll be surprised.

The tripod design is a great idea. The frame is also well constructed, and has quality feel.

However, they must have sourced some lousy/cheap LED. The brightness pales in comparison to a LED flashlight that operates on 2 AA batteries, and this is in the brightest setting with all 6 LEDs on and brand new batteries.

Also, I couldn't find the lumens rating, either on Amazon or the box. Probably for a reason.

This is NO $30 flashlight. Cheap on/off switch either doesn't change the brightness or turns it off when you want it brighter. AA batteries are stored in the legs with very flimsy screw feet to hold them in. If you twisted too hard it would probably strip the plastic threads. Adjustable aiming beam has light detent stops.

Overall, I would not buy this item again. It says "heavy-duty" but I don't give it a year. Definitely not a professional grade tool.

Great little flashlight. I,ve had this light for several weeks now and it still functions as the day I recieved it.(as a gift) since the lights are LEDs they are very energy efficient. It also has three diffrent settings for briteness which seems unnecessary. I,ve always used the brightest setting and had no problem with low batteries. the tripod is handy also as it will allow you to set and aim it via the tilt head. It is well worth the money unlike many new gadgets and I am expecting many more years of use as it is a well built tool.

I thought that the idea for a hands-free flashlight was very innovative, especially if someone is working beneath a car, under the sink, on a wall surface, etc.

As other reviews have said, though, this light doesn't cut it when it comes to brightness, even with all bulbs illuminated and all batteries in place.

Might be a good idea to wait for Stanley to iron out the kinks on this model and pick up the next generation of the MaxLife.

I received this for Father's Day and was very excited because I could see where the tripod would come in very handy. Unfortunately the construction is incredibly shoddy. After only a week the catch to hold the legs in is non-existent so the legs just flop open if you don't hold them closed. One of the legs won't stay in so I have to keep pushing it in. It wasn't dropped or mistreated, it's just crappy.

Its a good design.It could be improved upon.I had mine about 1 month when one of the caps that hold the batteries in the leg came off.The threads are cheap.About a month later another came off.If the legs were threaded and it had a metal cap to screw on, it would be much better.

This flashlight is a good concept; with the tripod legs to hold it up
However the product requires the use of NINE batteries.
The illumination is not worth the added price of the 9 batteries for 3 hours if you are lucky

A lot of reviewers are critical of the brightness, but I my complaint is with the mechanism that extends the legs for tripod mode. I've owned it for four days and it broke. Now the legs are permanently extended, or more precisely, they won't retract all the way. My estimation is that it's overpriced at $20+.

This is a very nice piece of equipment for the do-it-yourselfer or camper. The batteries in the tripod legs are a brilliant piece of design, and the overall functionality of the moving head is very nice. What really sets this light apart from other, cheaper LED lights is the quality of the lens, which focuses all 9 LEDs into a single circle of light; this beam is the closest I've seen to a traditional flashlight beam a-la MagLight, and has very little of the annoying LED blue-ness to it. Note that you can't change the focus on this light, but that's alright, as the beam they've engineered is a good all-around one.

Long-term durability is my only concern, as this light has a plastic head and hinge parts for the tripod legs. If this were available in an all-metal design, it would be a hands-down 5-star item.