Bosch Adds A Shoplight To The 10.8V Line
By Eric Dykstra
Bosch has added a new halogen shop light to its line of 10.8V lithium-ion tools. Back in June we had Bosch’s ear, and we asked Toolmonger readers what you’d like to see in this line of compact yet powerful tools — Big Brother Bob seems to have listened. A compact light ranked high on the wish-list; now that we’ve got one, we have eight more tools to look forward to in 2008.
The FL10 compact halogen light features a six-position neck and an adjustable-focus beam. The 10V batteries give it some heft. You can buy the light at Amazon for about $15 without a battery. Also, some stores are offering it as a freebie when you buy the Bosch PS20-2 pocket driver kit.
With a free light and the promise of eight new tools this year, this might be the time to go out and get yourself a new toy.
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February 22nd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
So what are the eight new tools?
February 22nd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I read some reviews on it and it has a small base and tips or falls. When it falls the bulb goes out. I dropped my Makita a about 20ft and it was still working.
February 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Yeah, so what are the new tools?
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Product ideas were generated in the post referenced in the text. See:
http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/25/give-bosch-an-earful-about-the-108v-line/#more-5896
February 22nd, 2008 at 4:14 pm
@Tooldork
I was part of the original discussion - do you know if are they picking up some, all, or none of those suggestions? I’m guessing they’ve been soliciting suggestions from elsewhere as well.
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Very disappointing. No question this should be an LED light. No filament to break when they fall. Last amost forever. Way more efficient that an incandecent bulb.
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Great news! I have been hoping they come out w. a saw. I would buy this as soon as I saw it. Their new LED light looks awesome. Belt Clip! It’s the simple things…
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:46 pm
looks nice, but is the bottom flat lengthwise? It doesnt look like it can be placed on it’s battery and stay upright.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Looks like it is out of stock on Amazon. I found it for sale on this site though:
http://www.mytoolplace.com/Bosch-108V-Litheon-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Flashlight-Tool-Only—FL10-P2754C1909.aspx
April 13th, 2008 at 9:21 am
The light described can be found on eBay for pretty cheap. But the LED version of this light, available in Europe, CAN NOT be found in the US. Here are some pics:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/Bosch-Power-LED-10-8V-Li-Cordless-Torch-Work-Light-Tool_W0QQitemZ150182846442QQihZ005QQcategoryZ11705QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem