Tool Information
Shasta College Automotive Technology requires that all students provide their own hand tools. Below is a list of tools that should be a part of any basic tool set. Snap-On, Craftsman and other vendors offer discounts for students. See your instructor for details.
Tool List
- Small carrying tool box
- Combination wrench set 3/8 to 3/4 inch
- Combination wrench set 6 to 19 millimeter
- Open and box wrench sets similar to above
- 1/4” drive socket set 1/4 to 1/2 inch
- 1/4” drive extensions
- 1/4” drive ratchet
- 1/4” drive to 3/8” drive adapter
- 3/8” drive to 1/4” drive adapter
- 3/8” drive socket set 3/8 to 3/4 inch
- 3/8” drive deep socket set 3/8 to 3/4 inch
- 3/8” drive socket set 6 to 19 millimeter
- 3/8” drive deep socket set 6 to 19 millimeter
- 3/8” spark plug sockets 5/8 and 13/16
- 3/8” drive ratchet
- 3/8” drive 3 inch extension
- 3/8” drive 6 inch extension
- 3/8” drive 10 inch extension
- 3/8” drive universal
- 3/8” drive 75 lb/ft torque wrench
- 3/8” drive to 1/2” drive adapter
- 1/2” drive to 3/8” drive adapter
- 1/2” sockets 7/16” to 1”
- 1/2” impact sockets 7/16” to 1”
- 1/2” extensions similar to above
- 1/2” ratchet
- 1/2” breaker bar
- 1/2” drive universal
- 1/2” drive 150 lb/ft torque wrench
- Misc. screwdrivers (Phillips and common)
- 8 oz- ball-peen hammer
- 48 oz ball-peen hammer
- Rubber or soft face hammer
- Pry bar
- Center and drift punches
- Chisel set
- Feeler gauge set
- Hacksaw
- Slip joint pliers (water pump pliers)
- Side cutter pliers
- Needle nose pliers
- Adjustable pliers
- Tape measure graduated in millimeters and inches
- Safety glasses
- Flashlight
- Vernier caliper 0” to 6”
- Digital Volt-Ohmmeter
- “Mighty-Vac” Vacuum tester