Trail Building Tools

[Yammer]

What tools may be needed this weekend at the Trail Blitz? I have a bunch, but only want to bring what may be useful. Also, how important is it to register for this on the MOCA site?

Patrick

[noise_is_life]

What tools may be needed this weekend at the Trail Blitz? I have a bunch, but only want to bring what may be useful. Also, how important is it to register for this on the MOCA site?

Patrick
I'm sure Erik will chime it too, but trail finishing tools are the biggest thing needed. shovel (preferably), McLeod, etc.

It's not required to sign up, but please do so we know what the head count will be.

[Yammer]

Spade shovel, flat nosed shovel or scoop shovel?

Patrick

[noise_is_life]

Spade shovel, flat nosed shovel or scoop shovel?

Patrick
The flat nosed shovels seem to work the best, they are good for moving loose dirt and for smoothing the tread.

[thebionicman]

The idea behind signing up on the MOCA website is so I can get an idea of how many people are going to be there so I can order the Pizza for the right amount of people.


As for tools, flat bottom shovel and a garden rake. The flat bottom shovel is the best!!!!!!!!!

[flombe]

Would that be a flat bottom shovel with rolled sides (a square point) or without (a garden/nursery spade)?


http://www.uniontools.com/images/P7d.jpg
Square Point Shovel

Used for transferring heavy, loose material. Dished design mounds material on blade for increased efficiency.





http://www.uniontools.com/images/P7e.jpg
Garden/ Nursery Spade

Used for turning soil, transplanting and lawn edging. Blade is narrow and beveled for easy soil penetration.




My source for the latest in shovel technology is >>>> http://www.uniontools.com/righttool.html

[noise_is_life]

Whichever one is wider I think, probably the first one.