Tool List

Your instructor as well as the Advisory Committee stress that the purchase of tools is a must in seeking employment. You cannot be hired without them. So please check out the tool fair held during the vocational orientation. Matco tools, Mac tools, Craftsman and Snap-On tools are offered as sets at greatly reduced prices while you are a student at SWCC.

Your instructor and the Advisory Committee have compiled the following list with costs in mind but also as a minimum requirement for an entry-level technician. Please engrave your tools.

Tool box needed that is suitable to house all tools listed below.

Socket sets - Don't Forget Breaker Bar and Extensions Where Applicable 1/2” drive socket/rachet set – standard - 7/16" to 1/8", 12-24 mm metric sockets 3/8" drive socket/ratchet set – 1/4" - 3/4" standard, metric – 10mm to 19mm, 13/16" & 5/8" spark plug sockets 1/4" drive socket/ratchet set - 3/16" - 1/2" standard sockets, 4-14 mm metric sockets Wrench sets 3/8" - 1" combination, standard 10 -22 mm, 3/8" - 5/8" line, standard combination metric Pliers 7" - 8" needle nose 9-1/4" water pump (channel lock) 7" - 8" diagonal 10" vise grip 7.5" slip joint 10" snapring pliers (Tru Arc) for inside and outside snaprings must open to one and a half inches. Screwdrivers Standard screwdriver set (tip width - shank length) - 1/4 x 3-1/4", 5/16 x 10-1/4", 7/32 x 6-1/8", 3/8 x 12-3/4", 1/4 x 8" Phillips screwdriver set (shank length) - 3-1/4" #2, 6-1/4" #1, 8" #2 Posi-drive screwdriver set (shank length - tip size) - 3 - 1/4" #2, 6-1/4" #1, 8" #2 Torx bits/drivers - T27 - 55, 3/8" drive sockets, 10 - 27 screwdriver style Chisel and punch set - pin & starter punch, flat chisel, pry bar, 3/32", 5/32", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 5-1/2", 6", 6-1/2", 5" center punch, 24" Hammers 16 oz plastic, 16 oz rubber mallet, 16 & 32 oz ball peen Brake Tools Brake adjusting tool 8" B rake spring pliers, remove and install Tire tread depth gauge Brake retainer washer tool (large/small) Tire crayon Tire pressure gauge.

Air Tools - Optional 3/8" Air Ratchet, 1/4" Air Ratchet, 3/8" Air Impact Wrench, 1/2" Air Impact Wrench Miscellaneous Tools Allen Wrench Set (L-type) - 1/16" to 3/8" hex Feeler Gauge - .0015" to .080" Wire Gauge - .035" to .080" Scraper - 1-1/2" x 3-3/8" heavy duty Wire stripper - 6" 10-20 gauge Test light Steel ruler 6" pocket Hacksaw with following blades 4-18 TPS, and 4-24 TPI Flat hand file with handle 10" mill Flash light with batteries Oil filter wrench (should fit small and large filters) Magnetic pick up tool Steel measuring tape 12' Safety glasses (not goggles) Tire inflation air chuck Rubber nozzle blow gun Optional Tools - These may be purchases as needed. Your instructor may have suggestions for specific automotive areas. 1/2" Torque wrench Amp/Volt/Ohm Digital Tester (Fluke Tester) Die Grinder Cut-off wheel tool Deep sockets - Metric and standard (Impact preferred)