DeAnza College student toolkit

I was surfing around looking for a specific tool, and found the DeAnza college student toolkit page.
http://autotech.deanza.fhda.edu/toollist.htm

Which lists the tools students are required to have prior to taking a class. Since "what should I put in my toolbox" is a frequent question, maybe this could make a good starting point of at least discussion.
*everything is SnapOn numbers, but they claim no endorsement etc.*

General Tool Set# GTSA
1 211FSY 3/8" Dr. Socket Set (6pt.) 1/4-7/8" 11pcs.
1 211SFSY 3/8" Dr. Socket Set-Deep (6pt.) 1/4-7/8" 11Pcs.
1 212FSMY 3/8" Dr. Metric Socket Set (6pt.) 8-19mm 12Pcs.
1 212SFSMY 3/8" Dr. Metric Socket Set-Deep (6pt.) 8-19mm 12Pcs.
1 S9704KFUA 3/8" Dr. Spark Plug Socket 13/16"
1 S9706KFUA 3/8" Dr. Spark Plug Socket 5/8"
1 FXK3 3/8" Dr. Extension 3" (Knurling at drive end for easy finger tip turning)
1 FXK6 3/8" Dr. Extension 6" (Knurling at drive end for easy finger tip turning)
1 FXK11A 3/8" Dr. Extension 11"(Knurling at drive end for easy finger tip turning)
1 FLF936 3/8" Dr. Flex Head (HSS) Sealed Ratchet (30 teeth) 11-1/4"
1 FU8A 3/8" Dr. Universal Joint
1 AWT100KA "L" Shaped Torx Wrench Set (Sizes:T10-T55)
1 OEX711B Combination Wrench Set (12pt.) 3/8-1" 11Pcs.
1 OEXM710B Combination Wrench Set-Metric (12pt.) 10-19mm 10Pcs.
1 OEXM6B Combination Wrench (12pt.) 6mm
1 OEXM7B Combination Wrench (12pt.) 7mm
1 OEXM80B Combination Wrench (12pt.) 8mm
1 OEXM90B Combination Wrench (12pt.) 9mm
1 YA381 Wrench Organizer-Red
1 YA381BL Wrench Organizer-Black
1 RXS608K Flare Nut Wrench Set (6pt.) 5/16"-3/4" 8Pcs.
1 RXFMS606B Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set (6pt.) 9-21mm except 20mm
1 DS806AK Ignition Wrench Set (15/64-11/32" ) 6Pcs.
1 QT2FR100 3/8"Dr. Torque Wrench w/Flex-Ratchet Head (20-100 lb.ft.)
1 AW1013K "L" Hex Wrench Set (.050-3/8") 13Pcs.
1 AWM110CK "L" Hex Wrench Set-Metric (2-12mm) 11Pcs.
1 PL400A Plier Set- includes:diagonal cutters,needle nose, slip joint,adjustable joint pliers
1 E720ACG Diagonal Cutters
1 VP7WR Vise Grip 7"
1 HF616 &10MA Mill File 91/2" w/ handle
1 AD10 Adjustable Wrench 10"
1 SDDX80 Screwdriver Set (standard and Phillips) 8pcs.
1 SDD224O Pocket Screwdriver w/ orange handle
1 A173A Radiator Hose Removal Tool
1 YA1050&YA4010 Blow Gun-pistol grip w/ rubber tip
1 SS5A Flat Tip Screw Starter
1 GA261B Phillips Screw Starter
1 PPC715A Punch and Chisel Set 15 Pcs.
1 PPC808 Caping Chisel
1 FB325A Feeler Gauge Set (Std.&Metric) 25Pcs.
1 ECF2B Heavy Duty Flashlight w/ Magnet
1 CSA12B Gasket Scaper 12"
1 BP12B Ballpeen Hammer 12oz.
1 HBT16 Bronze Tip Hammer 16oz.
1 HFE24 Dead Blow Hammer 24oz.
1 HS8A Hacksaw
1 GA294 Rectangular Inspection Mirror
1 GA169 Retractable Box Knife
1 PT40A Flexible Pick-up Tool (Magnetic)
1 GA353A Flexible 4-Jaw Pick-up Tool
1 MT302A Remote Starter Switch
1 OC5A Oil Can
1 AT555A 1/2" Dr. Super Duty Air Impact Gun (Range: 60-300lb.ft.) Max. Torque:500 lb.ft.
1 AT700E 3/8" Dr. High Torque Air Ratchet (Torque Range:5-45b.ft.)
1 PPB1001 Bronze Drift 8"
1 YA153A Tape Measure 12'
1 CK7D Fender Cover
4 AHC24M Male Adaptor
2 1650 Lady Foot Prybar 16"
1 YA106 Tire Presure Gauge
1 GA460 Dual Foot Air Chuck
1 CT4F 6-12 Volt Circuit Tester
1 GA236A Engraver (110volt) Incl. solid carbide tip
1 BP48B Ballpeen Hammer 48oz.
1 KRA4107B 40", 7 Drawer Roll Cabinet Featuring: 15,253 cubic inches of storage, Ball Bearing Slides, Lock"n Roll Drawers.

Good idea. When I went to the local vocational school here, we had a tool list also. Everything had a Craftsman part number. For us it was because the tools were readily available at the time.

They may be listing the Snap-on number because the students get a discount. I know that, through my vocational school I got a 50% discount off the Snap-on list price. That is how I was able to buy my 40" snap-on box for just a little more than a Craftsman.

It would be kind of a crack up to show up with the 100% Harbor Freight kit...and proceed to getting the best grades.

wow that list of tools are more than what i am expect from Ivy tech college when i did took three years in automotive programs to be graduation with A.A.S degree... i did look at all tools and i am seem like had all but big problems is new models are use metric not SAE...

about 15gs on the snap on truck - or a semester's tuition at yale

SpiderGearsMan said:

about 15gs on the snap on truck - or a semester's tuition at yale

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OUCH! i cant image how students can go college and have to make payment for about rest of life to pay off the loans...

As extensive as this list seems,there are still lots of tools that I consider to be basics that aren't on it.The most obvious gap is in 1/4" and 1/2" drive sockets and drive tools-including impact sockets for the impact gun that is on the list.There are no brake tools for either disc or drum.Other than a test light,there are no electrical or wiring tools-no crimpers or multi-meter.There are also no get-you-out-of-trouble tools like bolt extractors or nut splitters-not even a rethreading set.I also don't see a single piece of safety equipment on the list-how about some glasses,gloves and a pack of dust masks?

George

This is the basic general tool list, there are half a dozen more tool lists for specific classes like suspension etc.

Here is what it says on the site.

Students enrolled in the morning classes will be required to furnish his/her own hand tools. Students in the program are given a list of required tools, which can be obtained from one of several sources, with special student pricing programs through the college. Quility tool manufacturers include Snap-on, Mac and Craftsman.

Tools will cost approximately $3500.00, depending upon the brand of tools and the supplier. Tools are an investment that will last a lifetime. A quility tool increases your productivity and helps prevent injury. The tool lists below provide Snap-on part numbers only for reference. De Anza College does not endorse any one brand or manufacturer of tools.

Student grants & student loans are also available. See financial aid for details.

Danglerb said:

Student grants & student loans are also available. See financial aid for details.

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Huh. I wonder if you can get a tool grant?

Could be time to go back to school at 45 years of age...

wilbilt said:

Huh. I wonder if you can get a tool grant?

Could be time to go back to school at 45 years of age...

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I've always wondered if you could just take a couple of nighttime classes and get the tool discount.

For that matter, going back to school might be an interesting way to get health insurance if you're an old fart and not lucky enough to be on the public dole somehow.

wilbilt said:

Huh. I wonder if you can get a tool grant?

Could be time to go back to school at 45 years of age...

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I think about this everyday, just not sure what I'd do

SoCal the classes at night are very popular in trade schools. Kids during the day, could be there parents at night. Lots of license related courses like freon, smog tech, stuff that gets you a raise.

ColdDuckTime said:

It would be kind of a crack up to show up with the 100% Harbor Freight kit...and proceed to getting the best grades.

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lol

that would be funny