Autobody Repair Student Equipment Lists

  • In addition to regular college expenses, items listed below are also required upon entering the program.
  • It is recommended that tools and equipment be insured under homeowners' insurance policy.
  • All costs are calculated from a poll of current and recent students.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Automotive Trades Department at 607-587-3117.
Tools and Toolbox $2,500-$6,500
The cost varies vastly depending on brand and place of purchased.  
See below for further details.  
Roller cabinet must not exceed 55 inches long by 25 inches wide and must have a lock.  
All tool must meet OSHA standards.  
   
Uniforms & Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)  
Uniform shirts (Alfred State Gray Polo) available from Campus Store

SS $24.95-$27.95
 

Uniform pants – dark blue or black (Red Kap, Carhartt, Dickies, etc.) price varies by store $25
Safety toe shoes $50-$200
Safety glasses (Z87 rated) $10
Prescription glasses are okay if confirmed by a statement from your optometrist and must have Z87 approved side shields.  
   
Laptop $975*
A laptop or tablet computer capable of wireless connection to the Internet is required.  
Shop online. *If purchasing from the Campus Store.
   
Textbooks $350/semester
Visit the Wellsville Campus Store's website for prices and ISBN numbers.  
   
   

Autobody Repair Freshman & Senior Equipment List

The following items are to be furnished by each freshman. Please bring them with you when you begin classes in August unless otherwise noted on the front. Tools are NOT available at our campus bookstore, unless noted otherwise.

1/4" Square Drive Socket Set

  1. Six-point deep and shallow sockets (3/16 - 9/16")
  2. Reversible ratchet
  3. 3" extension
  4. 6" extension
  5. Six-point deep and shallow sockets metric (4mm - 15mm)

3/8" Square Drive Socket Set

  1. Sockets (3/8 - 3/4")
  2. Six-point deep well sockets (3/8 - 3/4")
  3. 3" extension
  4. 6" extension
  5. 10" extension
  6. Reversible ratchet
  7. Impact universal joint
  8. 12 metric sockets (8mm - 19mm)
  9. 9 Torx sockets (T10 - T55, T60)

1/2" Square Drive Socket Set

  1. 13 sockets (3/8 - 1 1/8")
  2. 3" extension
  3. 6" extension
  4. 10" extension
  5. Reversible ratchet
  6. Impact universal joint
  7. 8mm - 24mm deep impact socket set

Miscellaneous Tools

  1. Allen wrench sets (standard & metric)
  2. Combination wrenches (3/8 - 1 1/8")
  3. Combination wrenches (8mm - 22mm)
  4. 5-piece punch and chisel set
  5. 3 flat screwdrivers - 4", 6", 8"
  6. 3 Phillips pozi-drive screwdrivers - #1, #2, #3, #2 stubby
  7. 8 or 16 oz. ball peen hammer
  8. Set of inverted Torx sockets
  9. Rechargeable and cordless light
  10. Blow gun with rubber tip and Aero male coupler (3804, G-2 or equivalent)
  11. 1 fender cover
  12. Channelock-type pliers (9" - 10")
  13. Needle nose pliers
  14. Slip joint pliers
  15. Two (2) 10" curved jaw vise grips
  16. Four (4) 9" C clamp vise grip
  17. 6m/20' tape (metric and fractional)
    NOTE: must have metric scale
  18. Set drill bits by 1/64 increments to 1/2"
  19. Diagonal pliers (side cutters)
  20. Tire pressure gauge
  21. Tire chuck with Aero male coupler (3804, G-2 or equivalent)
  22. Tire tread depth gauge (1/32")
  23. 6" brass or aluminum punch
  24. 3/8" drive hex socket set
  25. 3/8" torque wrench
  26. Welding gloves
  27. Welding coat
  28. 1/2" impact wrench (air/cordless)
  29. Vehicle powered test light
  30. Paint Respirator
  31. Welding helmet (shade 10)
  32. Sanding block kit – Dura-Block Part #AF44A
  33. D.A. 6” pad (palm sander style)
  34. Body hammers and dolly set
  35. Cordless drill 1/2” chuck 
  36. 25’ extension cord (10 gauge wore cable of running a mig welder)
  37. 1/2” Drive Torque Wrench (Max 250 pound)
  38. 90 degree die grinder with 2" roloc arbor
  39. Door panel removal tools
  40. Body trim/molding removal tools
  41. Spot weld cutter/drill kit
  42. Antenna removal tools
  43. Swivel head rivet gun (up to 3/16")
  44. Heat gun
  45. Metal reamers/carbide burrs
  46. Small paint block/paint nib file
  47. 3" DA sander with a hook and loop pad