As an electrician, I spend time in crawl spaces running wires. For a quick trip, a flashlight is more convenient than a drop light — especially when space is tight. As shown in the drawing, I use a sheathed electrical cable offcut to wrap my flashlight into a standup fixture. This gives me another hand when I need it.
Janet Scoll, Richmond, CA
Edited and Illustrated by Charles Miller
From Fine Homebuilding #67
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