Supplies

You are preparing to enter the profession of welding, and like other technical crafts, it requires specialized tools and equipment. By purchasing the following items, you will be more ready to enter the work force, and you will lessen the budgetary impact on our department and keep laboratory fees affordable. Remember that quality tools cost more initially, but over time, they are actually less expensive. They are more durable and will give you pride of ownership for years to come.

Introductory Supply List—You are required to have these items for the following courses:

WLDG 1407: Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes

WLDG 1417: Introduction to Layout and Fabrication

WLDG 1425: Introduction to Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting

WLDG 1428: Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding

WLDG 1430: Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding

WLDG 1434: Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

• Ear plugs
  Welding hood with replacement lenses
  Boots or high-top shoes (steel toes preferred)
  2 pair gloves gloves: SMAW, GTAW, and/or GMAW according to your class
  Leathers and/or fire-resistant sleeves or jacket
  Safety glassesor face shield with clear lenses
  Cutting glasses, goggles, or face shield: shade 4 or 5
  Hand wire brush
  Chipping hammer
  Striker and flint replacements
  Oxyfuel tip cleaners
  Soapstone with holder
  6" Needle-nose pliers with side cut (if taking GMAW)
  Vise Grips™: 10R, 10WR or 10CR
  12” Combination square with steel Ruler
  Retractable tape measure: 20’
  Tool box, bucket or tool bag
  

Intermediate Supply List—In addition to the Introductory List, you are required to have the items below for the following courses:

WLDG 1453: Intermediate Layout and Fabrication—Structural Connections

WLDG 1457: Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding

• Center punch: ¼”
  Cold chisel: ½”
  Hammer: 4 lb. / Mini-sledge
  8” Crescent wrench
  Grinder: 4½” diameter
  Extra grinding disks
  Wire wheels for grinder
  Face shield: clear (if not already purchased for intro classes)
  

Advanced Supply List—In addition to the Introductory and Intermediate Lists, you are required to have the items below for the following courses:

WLDG 1435: Introduction to Pipe Welding—API 1104

WLDG 2406: Intermediate Pipe Welding—ASME Section IX

WLDG 2431: Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis

WLDG 2435: Advanced Layout and Fabrication

WLDG 2451: Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WLDG 2479: Welder Qualification

• Angle finder (also called sliding bevel)
  Half-round double-cut file: 12”
  Rat-tail double-cut file: 12”
  Channel Locks™ or tongue-and-groove pliers: 12”
  Torpedo level: 9”
  Vice Grips™: two 11R each
  Pipe wrap: medium size

 

Art Metals Supply List —Students are required to have the items below for the following courses; your instructor may provide a more details:

WLDG 1401: Metalsmithing

WLDG 1405: Art Metals

WLDG 1408: Metal Sculpture

WLDG 1477: Coppersmithing

WLDG 1478: Architectural Hardware

WLDG 1479: Functional and Sculptural Forging

WLDG 2440: Studio Problems in Art Metals (Advanced Sculpture)

WLDG 2441: Power Hammer

WLDG 2479: Layout and Fabrication: Furniture

WLDG 2477: Toolmaking

WLDG 2478: Advanced Metalsmithing

• Shirts: Fire retardant treated cotton welding jacket, sleeves, or heavy cotton long-sleeved shirt while welding. Please refrain from wearing controversial or revealing clothing.
  Pants: Cotton and must not be frayed.
  Shoes: Leather, or fire resistant. No tennis shoes.
  Gloves: 2 pair of leather gauntlet, TIG, or driver's style gloves.
  Cap: Welder's cloth cap with bill.
  Pliers: 10" locking pliers or Vise Grips. Channel lock pliers (8") are also acceptable.
  Glasses: ANSI-approved safety glasses with shatter-proof lenses.
  Cutting glasses, goggles, or face shield: shade 5
  Clear face shield.
  Ear plugs: reusable rubber or disposable sponge plugs or muffs.
  Striker and flint replacements.
  Oxy-fuel tip cleaner.
  Soapstone with holder.
  6" Needle-nose pliers with side cut.
  Retractable tape measure: 20’.
  Tool box, bucket or tool bag.
  Wire wheels to last the semester.
  Grinding discs to last the semester.
  Flap discs to last the semester.