The following is the freshman tool list. These tools are not available at the Campus Store. It is strongly recommended that these tools be insured under the parents' or student's homeowner's insurance.
These tools must be of the Starrett, Mitutoyo, or Brown & Sharp brand:
- 0-3" outside micrometers
- ½ - 4" telescoping gauge set
- 6" dual scale dial calipers (as both inch and metric on the same dial)
- 6" rigid steel rule (5R graduation)
- Universal dial test indicator (button type)
Consider lower cost brands for these tools:
- Scriber set
- Center punch set
- 20 oz. dead blow hammer
- Combination square set
- 3/8 - 1 1/8" wrench set
- 0-1" dial indicator with magnetic base
- 60° center gauge
- Edge finder
- Radius gauge set
- 5 pieces - ½" x 4" high speed cutting tools (5% cobalt)
- 5 pieces - 5/16" x 2" high speed cutting tools
- Drill set with index (fraction, number, and letter)
- Wire brush
- 2" chip brush (wood handle)
- 8" mill/bastard file with handle
- 8" thread file with handle
- Center drill set (#1-#5)
- Allen wrench sets (metric and fractional)
- Tap wrenches (small and medium)
- Rou-a-burr (also called a twist-a-burr)
- Divider
- Hermaphrodite calipers
- Scientific calculator (fractions, angles, roots, powers, trig)
- India stone (medium)
- Steel-toed safety shoes
- Safety glasses with side shields
- Rolling tool box
- Ballpeen hammer
- Channel lock and needle nose (small)
- Feeler gauges
- ¾" 82° countersink
If you have any questions regarding the items list, please call (607) 587-4546. If you would like information on companies that deal with these tools, please call the Student Services Office at 1-800-4-ALFRED.