Paul Rossiter - Automotive Technology

Tools and Supplies

The approximate price of tools & boxes will vary usually have a starting-cost over $850.00 the price usually depends on the quality of, and where the tool is purchased (company/store). Sets may vary depending on the tool manufacturer. Tool list revised/updated May 2013. This list supersedes all other tool lists.

Tools are due as soon a Financial aid is released or within two weeks of the beginning of classes.

1	Tool Box (Top & Bottom	Min. (4 Drawer top & 4 Drawer Bottom)
2	½” Drive—Metric Set & SAE Set or Combo. Set	(10 mm thru 25mm) & (3/8” thru 1”) w/Ratchet (s)
3	3/8” Drive-Metric Set & SAE Set or Combo. Set	(10 mm thru 19mm) & (1/4” thru ¾”) w/Ratchet (s)
4	1/4”Drive-Metric Set & SAE Set or Combo. Set	(8 mm thru 14mm) & (1/4” thru 9/16”) w/Ratchet(s)
**	3 Extensions, U joint & Adaptors each ½”, 3/8” , ¼” or Combo. Sets	These tools go in conjunction with the above tool s
5	Combination Wrench Set—Metric & SAE or Combo. Set	(10mm thru 25mm) & (3/8” thru 1”)
6	Min. 7 Piece Screwdriver Set & Scratch Awl
7	Min. 5 Piece Pliers Set
8	Vice Grips	10” -- Needle nose & Standard
9	Hammer	24 oz. Ball Peen
10	Adjustable Wrenches	8” & 12”
11	Torx bit sockets set & Allen bit socket set	Sets usually come with min. or 4-5 sockets per set
12	Punch and Chisel Set	Min. 6 peices
13	Brass Punch(2) appx. 10” long	May come individually or set of 2 or 3 in package
14	Tape Measure	May come 12’ up to 25’ your choice (25’ recommended)
15	Gasket Scrapper(s)	May come individually or up to 4 in a package, your choice
16	Razor/Utility Knife
17	Spark Plug Sockets (2)	5/8” & 13/16” sockets
18	Safety Glasses (AMA approved AMASI rated)	Clear Lenses (not tinted)
19	3/8” Air Ratchet + Air nipple	Air nipple is (D type ¼” pipe thread)
20	Continuity Tester (Test Light)	Either-- Bulb or LED style
21	Air Blow Gun (rubber tipped) + air nipple	(nipple—D type 1/4” threads)
22	Air Blow Gun (18” to 24” long) + air nipple	“
23	½” Impact Wrench + air nipple	“
24	1/2”Impact Socket Set (Metric & SAE or Combo. Set)	Preferably Deep Well 6 point ( ½” to 1” & 13mm to 25mm)
25	Electric or Battery operated Drill	(½” or 3/8” chuck size, reversible & variable speed)
26	Drill Bits	( 16 to 40 piece set ) your choice
27	Brake tool set	( 3 to 7 piece set ) your choice
28	8” C Clamp
29	Rear Piston adjusting tool	(Looks like a cube with little nubs on each side)
30	Ball Joint & Tie Rod Separators (min. 1 each)
31	Tire- wheel (lug sockets, or Flip Sockets)	Usually comes-- 4 to package or 2 if flip sockets (½” drive)
32	Pry or Crow Bar (2)	Min. 18” to 36” long ( two different sizes preferred)
33	Drive Axle Sockets (usually 4—5 to package)	30—32—34—36 MM sockets
34	Multi-Tester (pref. auto ranging) (*not a $5 cheap one)	(suggested ones $30 to $50), but go up in price from there.
35	Snap ring pliers set and C-clip pliers
36	Tire gauge and Air Chuck or combo gauge
37	Line, tubing or flare nut wrenches(same thing) MM&SAE	One set Metric & One set SAE
38	Feeler gauge set ( .001 to app. .035)
39	Oil filter wrench(s) or Pliers	May come with 2-3 pc set or as pliers
40	Set of assorted alligator clips + 25’ of 16 gauge wire
41	Bundle of 50 Shop Rags

OPTIONAL BUT SUGGESTED TOOLS
1	Standard Vacuum Gauge set
2	¼” Air Ratchet + nipple
3	Ear plugs or muffs
4	Box (100 count) Nitrile/laytex gloves