I need some tools!

Hi all,
I want to do a bit of trail maintenance but my wife reminded me I don't have any tools here in Canada! So - can you guys please give me some advice on what and where to buy. I am thinking square mouth shovel and mattock (or alternative?) to start with. Strong but light. I don't mind paying for quality. Suggestions on shops and brands? West or North Van preferably.

Thanks, Ben

I recommend getting a spade, a 5lb cutter mattock and a couple buckets for the buffing work you asked me about. Should cost around $85 for the lot. Home depot is my favourite place to buy, they're fairly cheap and have a good selection.

^^ that. Clippers also help for cutting out roots.

then for woodwork, a small mallet, a good saw like a Fanno, or maybe a chainsaw

^^ that. Clippers also help for cutting out roots.

then for woodwork, a small mallet, a good saw like a Fanno, or maybe a chainsaw

YOU WOULDN'T SUGGEST USING A CHAINSAW IN THE DNV OR THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST VAN WOULD YOU??

Western Equipment.

Fire Shovel = $8
Pulaski = $12
Buckets from Finning = Free

That will cover your needs for earthworks.

YOU WOULDN'T SUGGEST USING A CHAINSAW IN THE DNV OR THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST VAN WOULD YOU??

Grow up.

Western Equipment.

Fire Shovel = $8
Pulaski = $12
Buckets from Finning = Free

That will cover your needs for earthworks.

is there one in the lower mainland? North van?

we usually buy our tools at Irly Bird

Grow up.

just trying to be a law abiding citizen. you wouldn't condone breaking the law, would you?

is there one in the lower mainland? North van?

we usually buy our tools at Irly Bird

you will have to drive to gasp surrey. Definitely not convenient for North Shore folk. Get someone for Surrey to pick up the tools and drop them off when they come over to ride the shore?

also, I would call ahead to the Surrey store before making the drive. Not sure they stock up on fire fighting tools… but they can order them in.

http://www.westernequipmentltd.com/branches.html

Awesome service in Campbell River. If they don't have the tool you want in stock they will find it for you.

Could always just look around I'm the bushes at Burke, apparently it's a hot spot for free gear.

Go see the guys at Pacific Arborist. #154 Riverside Drive West, North Vancouver http://www.pacificarborist.com/

Could always just look around I'm the bushes at Burke, apparently it's a hot spot for free gear.

No don't go to Burke… There's nothing there… Just a bunch of old folk….

you will have to drive to gasp surrey. Definitely not convenient for North Shore folk.

C'mon mate, I don't even know where Surrey is! I thought it was just a word they put on a road sign on the way to the USA.

Cheers Ben

http://abbotsford.en.craigslist.ca/tls/3892811013.html

A couple of used pulaskis if anyone's looking for one. New handles and sharpened well. I picked one up and like it.