Im looking for a work light with a pivoting magnetic base. Ive seen some cheaper COB lights where the entire light pivots but most Amazon reviews say the magnets are not very strong.
I have a Fenix MT21C and have also had 2 malfunctioning Rofis R3’s and im looking for something more along the lines of a work light, that i can stick to the inside of an electrical cabinet and provide a more floody illumination. I was thinking that instead of having the head of the light pivot, the magnetic base would have the pivot built in.
Anyone know if something like this exists or have a COB light that they love that uses replaceable 18650 batteries and has a magnetic base that works well?
Actually, this Nitefox UW360 has a pretty decent magnet, especially if used with the included plate (as a stand). Sticks right on, gotta pry it off.
Plastic everywhere except the gooseneck, so it’s not overly top-heavy. Simple high/low/off via a membrane switch, includes a protected 18650.
I like ’em.
Failing that, interested in mods? Grab a magnet from a magnetic welding-ground. I’ve got a few about the size of a hockey-puck that you’d need both hands to pry it off whatever it’s stuck to. Huge brass bolt+spring+nut which are removable. Reuse the bolt+nut minus the spring to make your own base, else just use the resulting hole in the doughnut magnet to mount your gizmo onto.
I have 2 of these
Not sure if they are what you want but they do the jobsite obs for sure!
I also use the Armytek Elf C2 and in warm tint they work pretty well inside panels for me.
The Magnet is plenty strong but there is no pivot there but as a HL these have a decent flood beam and work anyway in an 18650 package.
Love the Knucklehead but no 18650 and not what id call budget friendly 
The Elf C2, while right angle doesnt allow for angle adjustment.
The search continues…
The UW360 is close and ill put it on the short list. Thanks!
I got 2 of ’em, still going strong.
I didn’t see where Budget Friendly was a requirement?
I must be on the wrong forum.
I also use a few different Milwaukee lights for work but they also might be out of your intended price range.