The following is a tool list for all building construction students. We do not endorse any vendor. We do suggest that you buy good American-made tools which are accurate and dependable to last your lifetime. It is recommended that these tools be insured under the parents' or the student's homeowners' insurance.
First Semester
| Safety glasses with side shields 787 |
Aviation snips |
| 16' - 30' push pull tape |
Keyhole saw |
| Brick spacing rule |
16" magnesium concrete float |
| 100' tape |
16" concrete finishing trowel |
| 16 oz. hammer |
Steel concrete edger |
| 8 point handsaw |
Rubber boots |
| 4' extruded aluminum I-beam frame level |
Combination square - 12" |
| Screwdrivers - basic set - Phillips & regular |
Mud pan or plasterer's hawk |
| 6" Stanley low angle fully adjustable block plane |
Drywall rasp |
| Set of 4 chisels: 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" and 1" |
Circular saw 7-1/4" with combination blade |
| 9 - 11" brick trowel forged |
3/8" electric or cordless drill
(variable speed reversing suggested) |
| Nail apron |
Sheet finishing sander - vibrating with sand paper in
assorted grits or Random orbital sander and paper |
| 100' braided nylon mason's line |
Extension cord - grounding type - 50' minimum |
| 100' chalk box |
2 padlocks (key or combination) |
| Mason's line blocks |
YELLOW hard hat - type AB |
| Utility knife and blades |
Rain slicker |
| Cat's paw |
Work gloves |
| 13-piece set of drill bits with index - 1/16"-1/4" HS |
Dust masks - 3M - Model 8210, for insulation |
| 2", 4", 6", 8" and 12" taping knives |
Two (2) sets Khaki pants are required |
| Brick hammer |
Work boots |
| 3-1/2" brick chisel |
Ear protection (plugs or muffs) |
| Framing square (with rafter tables) |
Hacksaw |
| 2' wrecking bar or wonder bar |
Spade drill bits 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" |
| 12-oz. or heavier plumb bob |
8" adjustable end wrench |
| Jointer - Masonry |
Inexpensive Plastic Parka (Cold Weather) |
Students will be informed at the beginning of each semester as to what textbooks will be required for instruction during that semester.
Second Semester
In addition to the first semester tools, the following are needed:
| Sliding T-bevel, 8" |
Coping saw |
| 1 pair stair gauges |
Counter sink bit for screws |
| 2' level |
10-point hand saw - 20" |
| Compass Scriber (for carpentry) |
Nail sets - set of four |
Third Semester
In addition to the requirements of first two semesters, the following items are needed:
| Spade bit set (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", ¾", 7/8", 1") |
Knee pads |
| 2 1/8" hole saw |
Putty knife |
| Memory stick |
2" paint brush (trim or sash brush) |
The student will be responsible for the care and safeguarding of his/her and the college's tools and equipment.