After having lost flashlights (and screwdrivers) in customer's homes, I would recommend the following one from L.L. Bean at http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/search?startRec=1&numWanted=20&loggedIn=0&page_type=&hotBG=0&searchTerms=flashlight The flashlight in the middle with the hideous yellow/green color is ideal, but when you click on the link, it is only available in nice colors, like black, blue or red. I bought mine in a store so I guess the catalog items are different. The ideal flashlight should be a truly hideous color that can be seen on an oriental rug or will stand out in even the messiest decor. I also like to buy screwdrivers that come in outrageous colors as well so I can find them on the floor as well as in the toolkit. I like this particular flashlite because it is flat and will not roll, is small,bright and tough, and does not turn on in my tool bag. I keep it in a special place in the toolkit so I can reach for it in the dark. Because all our piano technician tools seem to be black with black handles, and all the tool bags are black inside, I sometimes need a flashlight to find my tools. This flashlite is also bright enough to use outside to walk from your car to the front door on these early dark nights.
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