Examples of tools that students are expected to provide. These are available at home improvement and hardware stores. Most classes use the same tools. A few classes require additional tools; those are listed below.
Note: protective eye wear must be ANSI 87 compliant. These are easily available at hardware stores.
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- Measuring Tape – 1″ blade recommended; architectural scale (feet/inches) required
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- Speed Square
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- Hammer
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- Toolbelt
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- carpenter pencils
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- protective eyewear
Below tools are optional for Construction Methods and Materials; may be required for other classes
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- Chisel
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- Combo Square – 6″ recommended for Cabinet Making classes, 6″ or 12″ optional for Conventional Exterior Finish Systems class
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- cats paw (aka pry bar)
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- Earplugs