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SUGGESTED TOOLS AND TOOL BOXES

The student is strongly encouraged to buy and use his/her own tools.  They will need them for their internship and employment.  Tool Vendors will offer substantial discounts for student tool sets.  It is not encouraged, but the department has a limited number of modest tool kits available for rent.  The deposit is $50 per semester for the basic set, of which $25 is refundable upon return of the intact set.  Students are required to replace lost tools.


  • 1/4" Dr. Socket Set - w/ Ratchet, extensions, regular and deep sockets, both fractional & metric
  • 3/8" Dr. Socket Set - w/ Ratchet, extensions, regular and deep sockets, both fractional (1/4" - 7/8") & metric (7mm - 19mm), and leverage handle
  • 13/16" Spark Plug Socket 3/8" Dr.
  • 5/8" Spark Plug Socket 3/8" Dr.
  • ½" Dr. Socket Set - w/ Ratchet, leverage handle & extensions
  • Combination Wrench Set 1/4" to 1"
  • Metric Combination Wrench Set 7mm-19mm
  • Digital volt-ohm meter  (we have a great deal for these)
  • Gasket Scraper or very stiff 1" broad putty knife
  • Wire Type Spark Plug Gap Gauge .028 - .080 inch
  • Roll-away Tool Cabinet 6 - 10 Drawer Bottom Chest
  • Metric Allen Wrench Set 3 - 10mm
  • Allen Wrench Set 1/16" - 3/8"
  • Soft hammer 1 - 1 ½ lb.
  • Ball Peen Hammer 16-24 oz.
  • Master Feeler Gauge Set
  • Adjustable Wrench (crescent) 10"
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Regular Pliers 8"
  • Diagonal Cutter Pliers
  • Safety Glasses
  • 1 File - Mill Bastard
  • Tire Pressure Gauge
  • Air Chuck for Tires
  • Air blow gun
  • Punch & Chisel set
  • Pry Bar 16" to 21"
  • Electrical Circuit Tester
  • Magnet with flex handle
  • Straight Blade Screwdrivers 3/16", 1/4", & 3/8"
  • Phillips Screwdriver No. 1, 2, & 3

OPTIONAL TOOLS (some suggestions)

  • Flare Nut (tubing) Wrench Set 3/8" to 11/16" & metric 10mm-18mm
  • Small Ignition Wrench Set 1/8" to 7/16"
  • 3/8" Dr. Universal metric socket set 6 point (10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, & 18)
  • Hack Saw
  • Snap Ring Pliers
  • Ball Peen Hammer 6 - 8 oz.
  • Torque Wrench 0-150 ft. lbs.
  • Torque Wrench 0-150 in. lbs.
  • Wire Brush
  • Air Ratchet 3/8" drive
  • 3/8" Drive Impact Socket Set
  • 1/2" Drive Air Impact Wrench
  • 1/2" Dr. Impact Socket Set 7/16" - 1" (deep are suggested)
  • Top Chest 6 - 12 drawer (with roller slides preferred)
  • Scan tool
  • Machinist or Mechanic Rule 6"
  • Brake Adjusting Spoons
  • Brake Spring Pliers
  • Vise Grip Pliers 10"
  • Fender Cover
  • Seat Cover
  • Timing Light
  • Cotter Key Puller
  • Torx sockets male T8 - T55
  • Torx sockets female E6 - E18
  • Battery Terminal Lifter
  • Channel lock type pliers 10 or 12"