Side by Side Comparison of: Designers Edge vs Woods

This thing is great. Will give you major spotlight in any area. Garage work, outdoor work at night, etc., this thing is awesome. Highly recommend! Only negative thing I'd say is it gets reeeally hot, so def don't touch it after usage or don't let any kids around it.

These are bright. The price is phenomenal. Good Quality. The only complaint that I have is that the lights do not angle to shine down so they are straight out at eye level. We have made some modifications on this. We always tether the light to a tree or solid object so it doesn't accidentally tip over.

I’ve been using this in a horse barn for several years now. It has held up well even though its been knocked around. The initial bulbs that I received with the lamp lasted well but that may be different for other users looking at other reviews. The tripod is sturdy but just be careful not to over-tighten the collars as they can break. This lamp is very bright and puts out a heck of a lot of light. The glass lens covers do get very hot so the guards are essential. Make sure to keep the lenses away from flammables.Overall, for the price, it is a great value.Pros: Very bright DurableCons: Tripod collars easy to over-tighten

I got these for additional lighting for an evening HOA Block Party event in my community, and honestly didn't expect a lot for the less-than-$36 price of the lights, but I was blown away! For the money, these lights are terrific! They are not the highest quality, of course - they are not costing over $100 each like so many of their competitors. For the money, these are very good quality lights and they were relatively easy to assemble and worked perfectly. The lights swivel left and right, up and down, and you can use them low or raise them up more than 5 feet. Not bad for $36 each! The instruction book almost requires a magnifying glass, but any experienced workshop person can figure out how to assemble them almost intuitively - it's not rocket science, but does require attention to small details. No major complaints thus far - I am a satisfied customer!

Just initial impression- Very good value for the money! I would not call it Heavy Duty as a unit, but neither would flimsy be appropriate as a description. A nice middle between them, and more than expected for the price charged. With just basic skills, can be put together in 15 minutes. Instructions weren't great, but all one has to do is look at the box and follow the pictures. Puts out tremendous light and gets very Hot! I would recommend using with caution around children. This is a very under-priced item I think. Of course time will tell, however, how long it lasts...I would also recommend be very careful with the bulbs. They should not be touched with bare hands, as any oils etc., will degrade them. Possibly causing failure.Update: Now after a over a year of use, I can report it is still going strong with little, intermittent use; Perfect for my needs. If one is using their stand for work duty, with frequent adjustment needed, then I would recommend spending more for higher end unit. Ease of adjustment is not this ones strong suit.

I use this light outside in my painting studio so that I can paint at night. I am very happy with it and would recommend it for anyone who needs a strong and bright white utility light for working. Here are my observationsPROS:Easy to put together - it took my about 10 minutes, the instructions were clear and simple.Stable - the tripod base sits well even on the slightly uneven dirt area where I usually place it. The dogs have not knocked it over, and that says a lot because these two beasts love to knock things over and break them.Very Bright - the bulbs that it came with are a very strong and bright white light. No none needs to worry if they will give enough light to work at night. You could put one at each end of a soccer field at night and the kids could play safely with no problem I am sure.Less Shadow - Because there are two head spaced about 18" apart, I can stand in front of it and my shadow does not black out what I am working on. What I mean is, my shadow is more of a transparent gray color and I can still see what I am working on because light from at least one of the heads will come in from the side.Light weight - easy to move around, fold up, and store. The handle on top lets me move it around with one hand easily.Amazing price - self explanatory. I bought it for $39.00 about. Even for twice that price I would have been very very happy with the light.I bought a pack of these replacement bulbs. Haven't had to use one yet, but I am glad to have them.Designers Edge L-15 Work Light Replacement T-3 Bulbs with Hard Case, 500-Watt, 6-PackOBSERVATIONSHot - I noticed that the bulbs put out a lot of heat. Not a bad thing, just an observation. The lights to have a cage on them, so it would be hard to touch the hot part by accident.This is not a heavy duty piece of hardware is my guess. It is perfect for home projects and small workshops and weekend projects. Not something you could throw around and beat up. But for the price, it is excellent.

Strong clamp light...worth the few xtra dollars. Will buy again,

I have 6 of these, about to purchase no. 7. I've never had one stop working. I've dropped them several times, the reflector part may get a dent or two but the lights never stop working as they should.

I got this as an additional light for my studio. Arrived ok in a box from Amazon. Assembles in seconds, and the clamp is strong enough to hold it wherever you need it. Good price. If I need more in the future I'll buy this again.

This clamp light is prefect for our grow light. We are growing some of our plants in the house. Winter can not seem to decide whether or not is it coming or going yet. Love having the clamp so we can hang it up any where. Works great

Clamp on lamp works great, priced right, packed well, and sent fast. The mechanical connections are tight, the clamp is strong, and the removable reflector adds a lot of well-directed reflected light.

We got this clamp light for a heat lamp for baby chickens. it works well. the clamp is very strong. it will stay on what ever you clamp it on to.

Very, very bright lights that have the option of being on the tripod stand or comes off and you can just have the two lights alone. The lights can easily be swiveled or adjusted up or down and have easy-to-use big, plastic screws to lock down. I use these to help light up rooms as I'm painting the interior of my house.Why not 5 stars? A couple of reasons#1) These lights get HOT and I''m talking dang HOT! So if you need lights where you need to be close to them (like inside a car engine area) I'd suggest buying LEDs instead.#2) A very, very short power cord.

Awesome product. I needed to light the back end of my home during parties or other events and it did just that. Nice and bright. The stand adjust in height and each light can be swiveled in different direction or upwards. But cannot be tilted down. The only bad thing I'd say if you have kids be careful. Lights get very hot very quick. DO NOT TOUCH BULB WITH HANDS EVER! They're just like head lights on a car the oil from your fingers will break them immediately. But other then that awesome

Heads do not rotate down completely, a little tab on the frame prevents that. It can be bent in to overcome that, I'm sure its there for a reason but it doesn't work for my use, all in all a good light for the price.

I've ordered three of these lights for backyard parties. Our backyard is huge and gets really dark at night, this was the perfect solution. Helps light up the yard and let the party continue. We have also used it in the garage for shop work, and it didn't let us down. The only downside is that the bulb does go out quickly, which I was not expecting. Maybe it's just how these lights work, but even my husband was shocked at how quickly the bulb died and he's had other lights like this.

These work lights are great for the price and very bright; they light up the whole garage which is perfect for working on and detailing the cars. I haven't used them too much yet, but haven't had any issues with busted glass or burst bulbs. They get hot but that's to be expected as they're halogen bulbs. On a flat surface it's sturdy on the tripod legs.It loses a star because the instructions for piecing them together aren't too clear...I ended up just looking at the picture on the box to figure out what goes where.

My husband needed extra light in the garage other than the overhead fluorescent hanging lights. He also had a handheld light, similar to each of the work lights attached to this unit. But he always had to move it around, or hold it up with one hand and its use was limited. He set this up easily in a short period of time. I came out to the garage and he demonstrated how flexible it was, and shined the lights in various positions and was very pleased with it. It seems quite stable in spite of the fact that the lights are heavy and sturdy. I know some of the reviews commented on the fact that halogen lights put out a lot of heat, but in this case it's advantageous as our garage is well insulated but not heated. In the summer he gets enough light just from opening the garage door. He's used the light already for two little projects. (Which works for me!)

Couldn’t get metal parts to stay attached to the bulb socket. But as I am unusually un-handy, that could just be me. Otherwise, it held an incandescent bulb just fine.

This is my fourth order for a pair of these Woods 2839 lampheads. I recently renovated my studio and have been testing these with par20 LED bulbs until the track lighting is installed. Bottom line, they are great. Unlike the older ball-and-socket versions from Smith Victor, these have a mechanism that allows you to position the light at any angle using a dual-axis system. The only caveat is this mechanism is not precisely manufactured and really doesn't work any better than the cheaper ball-and-socket variety right out of the box. This is a manufacturing problem so I have deducted one star.So I have been taking this mechanism apart and properly re-aligning the parts with a hammer and vise, and a pair of pliers. Once the parts are aligned, it works. Having to do this is a pain, but the results I've been getting are worth it. It's easy to make small light angle adjustments and the light stays firmly in position.Another critical part of this lamphead is the clamp. It has a shaped end that allows it to firmly grip a lightstand and stay put. The spring is extra strong, and the black coating on the wire is heavy enough to protect whatever you're clamping it to.Bottom line, this lamphead has a secure mount that allows you to make head adjustments without slipping or popping off the cabinet trim, large pipe up to 2" diameter, the edge of a door, desk, chair, 2x4, or edge of a desk. Adjusting the beam angle is easy and quick, and hasn't budged even when I kick a light stand. Comes with a high-quality 12 ft cord.

These work great for what I need. I spray painted them and use them as indoor lighting for my work room. My only complaint is the rubber is a bit too soft on the clamps. I have one clipped to a wooden shelf and the edge of the shelf keeps peeling little curls of rubber off if I'm not careful about taking it down.

Good product, however the clamps slip a little even though theres a rubber backing to it

These work great for adding your own bulbs to reflect your bulbs and are very bright. The clamps are iffy, but it is probably the surface I am using them on. Otherwise very reasonable price for adding more light.

very nice for the price! screws together tightly which works nicely. Put a bulb in and it works the clamping part seems very satisfactory. for the cost I recommend it highly.

We ordered these to light up our driveway on Halloween. The package arrived in a timely manner and the box had some minor damage to it but the lights appeared undamaged. One of the bulbs did not work when we tried it out. We tested the one working light bulb on both sides and it worked fine so one bulb was bad.It only took about 10 minutes to put together and provided great light for the driveway. For this price compared to some sold at hardware stores, it was unbeatable. Only wished that both bulbs that came with it worked.

Bulbs burnt out within a month. We haven't replaced them yet, but only used a few times. Not happy with that. Otherwise a good lamp, maybe but some spare bulbs before purchasing

The light looks good haven't used it yet but unfortunately when I was putting it together the telescopic stand had a broken lag support. I'm pretty sure that it had to be from the factory because the box that it came in was fine and the box that Amazon put it in is in good shape to. I'd send it back if I didn't really need it right now. Hopefully everything else works OK. I'll update this after I get a chance to try it out

this is a replacement order. the first order came with a hole in the box, one light bulb not working, and a broken plastic base on the tripod. the replacement order is also missing one screw that holds the light to the base. got a replacement screw from the hardware store since it will be used within a couple of days and i dont have time to get another replacement. the replacement tested good, but quality control is not doing their job right.

item came broken. one of the tighten sleeves for the pole doesnt work so it only stays in 1 position and i can pull it to go higher but i cant lock and so it just drops. runs EXTREMELY HOT!!!! be fore warned, DO NOT go close or touch while using. really good during winter cuz the heat output helps in the cold garage.other than receiving it broken it does what its suppose to.would i buy again? probably not, look elsewhere and spend the extra on an LED flood light similar to this. its soo hot and since it has a broken lock sleeve i hardly use it. waste.

These are dim and they arrived with missing parts. I took the advice of other reviewers and installed 150 watt quartz halogen bulbs. The design of the unit prevents it from illuminating an area to what is should be able to do. I would not buy these again, a really bad design!!!UPDATE: 06/15/2014It has been 3 full weeks since I started using these. I leave these lights on for a total of 7 hours continuously every night. I have the 150 watt bulbs installed, and the fixtures work without massive heating up, in terms of electrical components. They are used to light the front yard of my house because I live in a deadly area of Detroit. Worse thing is, the stinking state government of michigan appointed a new lighting commission to oversee the Detroit Mi failed bankruptcy.To my total surprise, they took a street light from area in front of my house, that has been there for 60 years. Now I am afraid because I can't see a thing in front of my home. These fixtures help some, but they don't replace a street light!

This light is doing the job I got it for but the reflector is rather flimsy. It arrived with a ding in it but for use in garage that didn't matter. The reflector also comes loose if you barely bump or try to adjust the clamp. Quality could be better but OK for the price.

Well it works kind of works....the light keeps falling down because I has cheap hardwear, won't tighten down and after a little help from some zip ties, it seems to be useable

The light range is average and cord could be longer. Buyer beware it's clamp is not the best and be sure it's secure before you leave unattended the clamp can easily slide off some surfaces and then it's all bad

I'm having problems adjusting it. It is difficult tightening it to stay in desired position. I should have paid more attention to other reviews.

First one came in would not work right out of the box. Was given a replacement right away that I am happy with. The switch seems a bit flimsy however it does work for what I need it for.

Works well, no real issues except that the clamp does slip off certain materials/sizes. I have it clamped to a 2x4 which works. Be great if it was just a tad deeper to accommodate bulbs that may be a bit larger, especially if you are going to cover this with a diffuser.

Light works great. But when the package arrived and we ipened it, turned out the housing of one if the two lights had been impacted to the point that the housing was ruptured

Light blew out right away! 4 or 5 on the first light and 9 or 10 uses and the 2nd light went out! These were short usages. Be prepared to buy new bulbs. Assembly was pretty easy!

cheaply made, will barely stand upright, had to use duct tape to make it stand up properly

I received this light yesterday 10/12/16. I put it all together easily. One light works and one doesn't. Really disappointed about the twin head light. I hope it is just a bad bulb but I haven't went out and bought another one in order to see.

After about 20-25 hours of use, one of the light boxes have stopped working and the other light has burned out. They do give an extra bulb, so I can replace it, but I'm thinking it will burn out just as quickly and I'll only have one light anyway. Its a very nice light set, but I think I'll end up spending the extra cash and get an LED set. I'll most likely reuse/repurpose the stand.

I know the oil from your fingers can cause lights like this to burn out easily, so I was extra careful to make sure I didn't touch anything directly. I bought this light 6 months ago, and one of the lights just burned out. It melted the connection point for the light when it did, and it's dead in the water now. I tried filing the connection down, but that didn't work either. I haven't tried an LED light yet, but that's what I'll be buying this time.Side note: This is my second set of these lights, and both were ruined in the same way. I don't remember the brand of the first set though.

Item arrived quickly but it was missing the clamp. Light works great but now I need to go find a clamp bc I don't have time to return it.

Light worked on tomato plant but strawberrys, and other herbs had the leaves to brown out. Only used to keep plants until time to plant outside.

Overall, I really just do not like this product. The aluminum reflector does not secure (or screw) properly to the lamp base. The ease of use to rotate the light the way you want (a wrench doesn't seem necessary to adjust a light) is terrible, I've had this product for awhile now and it annoys me every time I see it that I gave this company money for this product.

Arrived with a broken mechanism I made it work but within a month the bulb would not screw in but it was too late to return it

It does not support itself very well. The clamps need to be about 25% stronger. Only if you're clamping it vertically so the light is above the clamp will you have no problems. Otherwise you'll have to fiddle with it and oftentimes settle for a position that is less than ideal.

Overall, I wouldn't suggest buying these. You can get some of the same size and better quality at walmart for only 6$ I wish I knew that before I ordered these. They come not assembled and there is no directions, its not too hard to set up but it make take a few minutes to figure it out. The clamp kind of sucks too, the metal part of the clamp dosen't go all the way around in the triangle shape as shown, it cuts off about an inch before it connects which, for my use, makes it slip and they have fallen on several occasions. If you need it for a garage or something great, but just go to walmart and get the cheaper one, its better quality than this.

First the bulb burned out after two hours... OK, bad bulb, it happens. But then, later I look and the glass has shattered on the lamp with the good build, for no reason I can surmise. Lamps was never hit or anything, glass just shattered, glass all over the floor. What a pain.

Poorly made. The thumb screws holding the lamp together came stripped. Had to force it open with vice grips.

One of them blew out and shattered the glass so close to my face while I was working on my car. I did not touch it or sprayed anything near it or did anything to prove the darn thing. I must be very lucky I did not lose an eye or got some face damage. Small pieces flew all over the place. Straight to the garbage.

Very poorly manufactured Two key components (Tripod mounting bracket and Handle mounting flange) out of plumb by approx. 10-15 degrees, precluding correct mounting. This quality is what I would expect from Harbor Freight, who happens to offer a similar product for $35.I'll give this one star because both lights actually did light up.

This light is awful... After about 3 weeks of use the tripod started to fall apart. About a week after that, I was replacing bulbs every week. About a month after that the entire tripod broke and it went flying in the dumpster. I treat my tools very well and still this thing just fell apart. I tried to contact the manufacturer for spare parts and that got no response. It's a sad day when you can't find a good work light that will last more than a few months. Switching to LED lights!

Purchased these lights in February 2015, buy July 2015 with minimal use they shorted out. Purchased 3 sets, they blew out the bulbs during this time, by July didn't work. They say you get what you pay for, it is true on these lights. Don't buy them unless you want to purchase something better in less then 6 months with minimal use. Save your money and get something better, learned this lesson the hard way.

Poorly made

I ordered this light so I could have better lighting when I make videos on youtube. It came late, and extremely damaged. Coming in a cheap package when it should be coming in a box. Very bad quality. Box was ripped open and the metallic clamp light itself was incredibly damaged. Hoping I can return this.

One star is too many. I bought this to take camping and hook up to the 5th wheel outside. I plugged it in and it didn't work. I put in a lower watt bulb and it started to catch fire. I didnt get one use out of it!! I wish I could give it zero stars.

Had to bend the lamp hood to get it to stay in placeIt is as if the hood was not made for the part that bulb screws into

Arrived with a broken cord. Non-functional.

Hate these thing!! These are so flimsy and cheap! We hadn't even had them that ILong and they all don't work!! Please save yourself some money and go to your local farm and home for lights. These are pitiful.