You are preparing to enter the profession of welding, and like other technical crafts, it requires specialized tools and equipment. By purchasing the following items, you will be more ready to enter the work force, and you will lessen the budgetary impact on our department and keep laboratory fees affordable. Remember that quality tools cost more initially, but over time, they are actually less expensive. They are more durable and will give you pride of ownership for years to come.
You are required to have the items on this list for the following technical welding courses:
*Items with one star are required right away*
Safety glasses*
Welding hood with replacement cover lenses *
Welding cap
Boots or high-top shoes*
Gauntlets or gloves, according to your class*
Leather sleeves or jacket – (Not required if only taking WLDG 1434 – Intro to GTAW)*
Long sleeve heavy cotton work shirt*
Cutting glasses, shade 3 or 5*
Hand wire brush*
Chipping hammer*
Vice Grip™ 10R, or 10WR, or 10CR, or 12LC (at least one vice grip)*
Striker with flint replacements*
Soapstone*
needle-nose pliers with side cutter, if taking a GMAW course (Welder’s Plier such as Welpers™ recommended)*
12” combination square with steel blade, or 6”speed square*
4½” diameter angle grinder** – must have by end of week 2
Extra grinding disks (1/4”x4 ½”)** – must have by end of week 2
Extra wire wheels (4 ½”) **- must have by end of week 2
retractable tape measure **- must have by end of week 2
Ear plugs **- must have by end of week 2
2-lb ball or cross peen hammer
10” crescent wrench
Tool box or bucket or tool bag
Face shield with clear lenses
Oxy/Fuel tip cleaner
¼” center punch
½” cold chisel
Vice Grips™, two 11R each
Pipe wrap: medium size
Students are required to have the items on this list for the following art metals courses; your instructor may provide more details:
Shirts: Heavy cotton long sleeve shirt
Pants: Cotton and must not be frayed
Shoes: Leather, or fire resistant. No tennis shoes
Gloves: Leather gauntlet or all leather work gloves
Pliers: 10-inch locking pliers or Channel lock pliers
Safety Glasses: ANSI-approved
Ear plugs or muffs
Cutting glasses, goggles, or face shield: Shade 5
Striker with flint replacements
Oxy-Fuel tip cleaner
Soapstone with holder
Needle nose pliers with side cut
20’ Tape measure
Tool Box, Bucket, or Tool Bag
4 ½” angle grinder
Wire wheels
Grinding discs
Flap discs
Welder’s cap
Welding hood with replacement cover lenses