Lookin' for a Small Torch (from a Bricks 'n' Mortar Store)

Lchossenger on 30/09/2016 - 22:42

Yo 'bargainers

I'm helping out with a show (Hairspray, come see us! [Melbourne, eastern suburbs]). Anyway, I'm gonna be around backstage, and I need a small torch so I can actually see what I'm doing, but everything I've got is either too big (will be using it single-handed [or less ;P]) or too bright (or both!).
I've left it 'til I've only got one week, so likely won't be able to get it shipped in, so looking for a cheap one I can pick up from a physical store that's not absolutely rubbish, so if you've got any suggestions that'd be great, thanks.

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • scrimshaw on 30/09/2016 - 23:19

    I would get something with a Cree emitter, shop around Jaycar and you might find one.

    http://www.jaycar.com.au/400-lumen-8w-cree-led-torch/p/ST347…

    eBay is also possible - just buy from a seller that is based in your state.
    example: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Y-FL304-Zoomable-Aluminum-CREE-LE…

    For hands-free torching consider getting a head lamp (head torch). http://www.jaycar.com.au/ultra-bright-cob-head-torch/p/ST321…

  • StewBalls on 01/10/2016 - 08:27

    Kmart & SCA both have a wide range of cheapies to suit…

    Good call on not going super bright too, as soon as it's off your night vision is gone! ;)

  • seefu on 01/10/2016 - 09:10

    How about a head lamp torch that has a red led feature?

    I've seen most camping stores have something like that, where they have a full brightness, dimmer and dim and then red LED for night vision.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/10/2016 - 09:32

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/coast-g20-36-lumens-led-torch_p4…

    I have one of these torches that i use daily.

    Its small and easy to handle.
    The light isnt flaired its a perfect circular spot…. i pocked mine up about 3 years ago and still kicking along.

  • peterpeterpumpkin on 01/10/2016 - 11:20

    I'm not a torch fanatic like many on here. But I needed a cheap, solid, portable torch quickly and the one at K-mart was perfect for my needs. It's the width of one man-hand and only $3. http://www.kmart.com.au/product/led-aluminium-torch---red/74…

    The bouncy button is on the rear-end of the torch so you look and feel like a CSI investigator when turning it on. And it comes with batteries (there's a plastic circular sleeve inside that prevents the torch batteries being drained accidentally during shipping).

    But if you need your hands free you may as well get a cheap head torch or some other wearable. K-mart also has a $4 head torch in the camping section but I can't vouch for its quality (http://www.kmart.com.au/product/led-headlight/535301). The plasticky build quality didn't look nearly as good as the metal torch and it's rather bulky.

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