Proper protective equipment and clothing are required to work in the welding shop. Please consult with an instructor to determine what is needed for the course(s) you are enrolled in.
| Minimum Required Tool List |
| 1 lift front type Welding Helmet |
Leather gloves
|
| Safety Glasses |
Vice Grips |
| Cotton work clothes (long sleeve shirt) |
Tape measure |
| Work Boots |
1 slag hammer |
| 1 Combination square |
1 wire brush |
| Complete Required Tool List For All Degree Students |
| Qty |
Item Description |
Qty |
Item Description |
| 1 |
Lift Front Type Welding Helmet |
1 |
Hammer, 2 lb. Blacksmith |
| 1 |
#11 Filter Lens |
1 |
Striker |
| 10 |
Clear Plastic Cover Lenses |
1 |
Toolbox or 5 Gallon Bucket with Organizer |
| 1 |
Leather Welder's Jacket or Sleeves |
1 |
12” Adjustable Wrench (Crescent Wrench) |
| 1 |
Shop Cap (Hair Cover) |
1 |
4” C-Clamp |
| 1 |
Pair of Safety Glasses (with Side Shields) |
1 |
Flashlight |
| 1 |
Pair Leather Gloves (Gauntlet Type) |
1 |
Hex Key Set |
| - |
Enough Ear Plugs for the Full Term |
1 |
Soapstone Holder w/ Soap Stone |
| 1 |
Pair of Leather Boots (Above the Ankle) |
1 |
Combination Square |
| 1 |
Pair of Carhardt Bibs or Overalls |
1 |
24 Inch Framing Square |
| 1 |
Three Ring Binder |
1 |
Calculator |
| 1 |
16 ft. Tape or Larger |
4 |
11R Vise Grip Clamps |
| 1 |
Vise-Grips or Pliers |
1 |
4.5” Grinder |
| 1 |
Leather Apron or Chaps |
6 |
4.5” Grinding Disks |
| 1 |
Leather Neck Protector |
3 |
Wire Wheels |
| 1 |
Set of Tip Cleaners |
1 |
Cold Chisel |
| 1 |
Pair of Cutting Goggles with #4 Filter Lens |
1 |
Small Ball Peen Hammer |
| Additional Tools For Each Process |
| Qty |
Stick Welding (SMAW) |
Qty |
Wire Welding (GMAW/FCAW) |
Qty |
TIG Welding (GTAW) |
| 1 |
slag hammer |
1 |
Wire Brush |
1 |
Pair Tig Gloves (Gauntlet Type) |
| 1 |
wire brush |
1 |
Slag Hammer |
1 |
Wire Cutters |
| 1 |
Welper Mig Pliers or Side Cutters |
1 |
Stainless Steel Tooth Brush |
Student is responsible for purchase of their own equipment. Check the yellow pages for local welding suppliers.
NOTE *** Cost of welding equipment will very depending on where it is purchased. ***
