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Basic Tool & Equipment List

Iowa Central Carpentry ProgramThese tools are required for the program.
(Good - used tools are acceptable)

  • Federally approved safety glasses
  • Hard hat
  • Leather work shoes or boots
  • Carpenters tool box—optional
  • Nail apron – leather or Cordura
  • Claw hammer – Straight claw 16 to 22 oz.
  • Hand saw 26” 8 point
  • One 16' to 30' steel tape (16” and 19.2” centers indicated)
  • One 50' or 100' steel tape (with 16" centers indicated)
  • Combination square with level vial and/or Speed Square
  • Framing Square (with rafter table)
  • 1 level 24" to 48"
  • Nail puller (claw type) – cat’s paw
  • Flat pry bar – Wonder bar
  • Utility knife (retractable blade)
  • Chalkline
  • Three Wood Chisels 1/2” 3/4” 1”
  • Two Nail sets 1/32" and 2/32"
  • Drywall saw
  • Coping saw
  • Screw driver sets (regular and Phillips)(#2 Phillips is most important)
  • Pencils
  • Four-way file
  • Rubber overshoes or slip on rubber boots for concrete work
  • Construction Master IV or Construction Master Pro Calculator

We supply all power tools, ladders, shovels, etc.

 

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