Technicians in industry will usually be required to furnish their own hand tools. To enable graduates to secure jobs and allow students to participate in hands on projects, they should build a tool inventory. The following list represents a basic entry-level inventory. Students enrolled in TTC Automotive courses are entitled to major discounts from some tool suppliers. Your advisor can provide details.
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1/4" Drive
1 1/4" Drive ratchet
1 1/4" Standard Socket set 3/16" to 7/16" (6 point recommended)
1 1/4" Extension 2" length
1 1/4" Extension 6" length
1 1/4" Drive handle
1 1/4" Universal
3/8" Drive
1 3/8" Drive ratchet
1 3/8" Deep socket set 1/4" to 7/8" (6 point recommended)
1 3/8" Standard socket set 1/4" to 7/8" (6 point recommended)
1 3/8" Deep socket set 6mm to 19mm (6 point recommended)
1 3/8" Standard socket set 6mm to 19mm (6 point recommended)
1 3/8" Extension 1" length
1 3/8" Extension 3" length
1 3/8" Extension 12" length
1 3/8" Spark plug socket 5/8" (swivel recommended)
1 3/8" Spark plug socket 13/16" (swivel recommended)
1 3/8" Universal
1 3/8" Set torx drive bits
1 3/8" Adapter 1/4" to 3/8"
1/2" Drive
1 1/2" Drive ratchet
1 1/2" Breaker Bar 18"
1 1/2" Standard socket set 7/16" to 1"
1 1/2" Standard socket set 15mm to 32mm (Purchase as needed)
1 1/2" Extension 3" length
1 1/2" Extension 10" length
1 1/2" Adapter 3/8" to 1/2"
1 1/2" Drive Impact socket 3/4" & 13/16"
1 1/2" Drive Impact socket 19 mm
Wrenches
1 Combination box-open set 1/4" to 1"
1 Combination box-open metric set 8mm to 19mm
1 Allen wrenches standard shank
1 Allen wrenches metric <>1 Flare wrenches
1 Metric flare wrenches
Crescent wrench 10"
Pliers
1 Pair slip joint
1 Pair diagonal cutting
1 Pair needle nose
1 Pair adjustable joint (channel lock) 12"
1 Pair vise grip 10"
Screwdrivers
5 Straight blade 1 each: stub, small, medium, medium large, and large
3 Phillips #1, #2, and #3
1 Set torx drive screwdrivers
Miscellaneous Tools
1 Tool chest, with locking drawers
1 Center punch
3 Punches 1/8", 3/16", and 5/16"
2 Chisels 7/16" and 5/8"
1 Plastic tip hammer
1 Set of ball peen hammers
1 Rubber mallet
1 Safety goggles/glasses
1 Tire pressure gauge
1 Hand file flat with handle 10"
1 Gasket scraper
1 Knife
1 Pry, pinch or crowbar
1 12 volt test light
1 Flashlight with batteries
1 Set of feeler gauges flat, metric, and standard graduations
1 Oil filter wrench (large for most Ford products)
1 Oil filter wrench (small for Escort, etc.)
1 Brake tool spring hold down remover
1 Brake tool return spring remover, installer
1 Spark plug gapping tool (at least .030 to .060)
1 DVOM meter
1 Brass drift
1 Measuring tape
1 Inspection mirror
1 Pick up magnet
1 6" inch steel rule
1 Spark plug gapping tool (at least .030 to .060)
1 DVOM meter
