KMS Tools & Equipment Ltd

I stopped in at the Langley location last month, looking to buy a mitre saw stand. After waiting around for 30 minutes and receiving no help, I left empty-​handed. I went back 3 or 4 days later. I waited at the back counter for over 20 minutes. I waited and watched while customer service reps helped every person who arrived AFTER I had. I watched as the manager stared straight through me and asked the gentleman behind me if he needed help. As I was about to walk out of the store, an employee finally came to help me. This isn’t the first, second or third time this has happened to me. When I was in the market for a mitre saw, I stopped in at that same KMS location. When I received cold shoulders and shot answers from the staff there, I took my business to Rona where they price matched the Bosch 10″ Dual-​Bevel Glide Mitre Saw. At the time I purchased my stand, I didn’t realize that the rude gentleman behind the counter was the manager, until I looked up the contact info on their website. I sent an email to him weeks ago and haven’t received a response. Perhaps it’s because I’m a female woodworker. Either way, in the new year I’ll be purchasing my table saw from a business that doesn’t discriminate against gender.

I’ve never understood why tool stores are open the same time workers are usually working.
It makes more sense to me to open around noon and close about 10. Then more trades can work overtime and not have to worry about missing the tool store.
That’s my quick rant and why you lose a start.
Other than that, you have mostly everything I need. I’ve even started coming to you more than others. So props on the selection.
Go Bosch or go home!

good price good selection. but i dont know whats wrong with the hours. people who work in the trade have no time going there after work cause it close at 5. and close on sunday. me work mon-​sat. how am i supposed to buy tool when everytime they close as soon as i get off work…

Knowledgeable and friendly staff, and well stocked.
The events are great and yeah, if you have to park down the road, it’s till wroth it. Particularly the hot dogs.

KMS hosts some major «tent» events every once in a while (about once a month during the summer I’ve been told), where they have some vendors promoting some products, as well as workshops where they talk about things related to carpentry or DIY. And of course there’s that wonderful hot dog stand.
The only downside is that as the tent takes up their main parking lot, you now have to park farther down the street. And it becomes a war zone as there simply aren’t enough spots.
If you’re not in a hurry, may I suggest timing your visits to coincide with these events if you can.

This is literally as good as it gets. In the summer they have tent sales with lots of interesting demonstrations and sales galore. At these tent sales they also raise money for charity by giving out hot dogs by donation.
KMS has a large tool selection for whatever trade you are in. Most of it’s good nae brand stuff. They have an interesting auto section where they sell off used car parts from wrecked cars. They also have a paint spray booth you can rent if you are looking to paint your own car.
The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.

KMS is by far the best place to buy tools in the Vancouver area, period. The selection of hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, and what not is the best I have seen anywhere. Price wise, there is no need to go elsewhere or even to the states to beat their pricing. The staff is knowledgeable and quite capable of handling most supply questions. If you like high quality mechanics tools like Proto, they have pretty much what you are looking for.
My only wish is that there was a location closer to Richmond. I would be here weekly.

Excellent prices and product selection, almost perfect pro service.

I discovered KMS through a friend and recalled that he had a KMS catalogue in his room. We went there on a whim as he needed to check out to see if a specific automotive tool was in stock. Turns out, it wasn’t, but luckily it was hot dog day! Boy was he pleased!
Anywho, this place is a man’s candy shop! Don’t get me wrong, but girls that know their way around a shop will love this too. To me this place is awesome, it’s one of my favorite places for tools! It is stocked with woodworking, automotive tools, shop equipment, and other tools.
One thing I love about this place is that the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Although this place isn’t as spacious as other hardware stores, you get what you need, ask a few questions, and go home to fix or build whatever project you have going.

My son and I go regularly when they set up the BBQ to cook smokies by donation to raise money for a charity. I’ve also bought turning tools there that aren’t typically in stock anywhere else except Lee Valley, and if you wait for a sale then KMS will be a bit cheaper.
The people are helpful if you can find them. Go on a weekday evening if you want help or advice. The good news is that the person you talk to will likely actually know something about their area — a rare thing nowadays.
Can’t say that I’ve bought much here on that I’ve felt was a great bargain. Cheap stuff like Princess Auto sells goes on sale regularly but the number of times I’ve gone into KMS looking for something and come out empty handed (either because of lack of stock or prices that are significantly higher than I’ve seen elsewhere) has grown to a point that I typically don’t go at all anymore unless (a) I know they have something specific I want on sale or (b) they are having a BBQ and I’ll just browse (but not buy anything because the lines will be huge on these days).
Made the mistake of buying some turning projects (pens) from them that were inexpensive, but unfortunately use nonstandard sizes. I have a couple of OK fountain pens that I can’t buy ink cartridges for anywhere … bummer. On the other hand, if you are looking for 12″ sanding disks there aren’t many places other than KMS that will have stock sitting waiting for you.

This place is so much fun I often get wood after I leave, well wood for my next woodworking project that is.
Chances are if you are big on power tools you either A: know about this place already B: Think the internet is just for porn. Well sure there is a lot of truth to B but this review is for the people that normally head to places like Home Depot for their power tools.
KMS is power tools like Sephora is for makeup, in fact if there was a makeup applying power tool out there, KMS will sell it. These guys are great, they have staff that know exactly how the tools work but will not make you feel intimidated, even if you did just refer to the jig saw as the bouncy cutty thingie. Prices are also very completive, beating out the places like Home Depot, so if you see a tool you like at Home Depot it wouldn’t hurt to give these guys a visit.
KMS will carry everything from automotive tools, small wood working/​hobby tools to large shop equipment and everything in-​between.