When I first saw the DeWalt ToughtSystem I knew right away that it was something that I wanted to try out on the job. I had already been looking for a better way to store and transport my tools on the job, and a modular system was high on the list. The thing that really hooked me on the ToughSystem was the way the boxes attach to the L-Cart Carrier, and that they can each be removed individuality.
There was one problem with the boxes though, they were hard to find. Amazon was one of the few places that had them and once they sold out of their initial stock, it took months for them to get more in. Even after Amazon got more in stock, they didn't have the largest box, or the L-Cart Carrier. But the good news today is that Amazon has all three boxes in stock, as well as the L-Cart. If you are interested, you will have to hurry though, Amazon has low stock on XL box and the L-Cart. You can also purchase from ACME Tools through Amazon, but you will have to pay for shipping. If you are not in a hurry, you might want to wait for my review of the complete set.
Tape measures are great, but for anyone who's done layout work or estimated for a significant construction project, you aren't going to get much joy out of dragging out a physical tape 200 feet tape measure. The new Johnson Level and Tool 40-6005 Laser Distance Measure is a tool that takes the walking and dragging out of the distance measuring game. It's super compact in size, yet it has an incredibly useful range. But that's all common features of a technology that's commonplace now. Where Johnson attempts to distinguish itself is in its flexibility and speed. The Johnson Level 40-6005 can handle taking measurements from as little as 2 inches out to its maximum of 230 feet. On top of that, it's lighting quick, thanks to a fast on-board processor that delivers results faster than just about any other similarly-priced laser distance measure we've used. Accuracy is also an astounding +/- 1/16 of an inch - even out at long distances. And, just to make sure that you are on target, a built-in laser pointer shows you exactly where you are aiming. Now let's break down the features a little at a time.
