Trades & Construction Kits

Electrician Skills

• Klein electrician tool set: Strippers, pliers and drivers apprentices use. - View on Amazon
• Non-contact voltage tester: Check before you touch, every time.
• Digital multimeter: Measure voltage, current and continuity.
• Wire strippers: Clean strips without nicking copper.
• NEC code book: The rulebook every exam is built on.
• Insulated screwdriver set: Rated for electrical work.

The free electrician skills course

Low Voltage & Smart Home

• Network cable tester: Verify every run.
• RJ45 crimp tool kit: Terminate Cat6 cleanly.
• Fish tape: Pull cable through walls.

The free low voltage & smart home course

Plumbing

• Pipe wrench set: Grip and turn pipe and fittings.
• PEX crimp tool kit: The modern way to plumb.
• Tubing cutter: Clean copper and PEX cuts.
• Basin wrench: Reach faucet nuts under sinks.
• Drain auger: Clear clogs without chemicals.

The free plumbing course

HVAC

• Refrigerant manifold gauge set: Read system pressures.
• HVAC multimeter with clamp: Amps, volts, capacitance.
• EPA 608 study guide: Pass certification first time.
• Fin comb set: Straighten condenser fins.

The free hvac course

Welding

• Flux-core MIG welder: Weld steel on household power. - View on Amazon
• Auto-darkening welding helmet: Protects your eyes, hands-free.
• Welding gloves: Heat and spatter protection.
• Welding magnets: Hold parts square while you weld.
• Angle grinder: Prep and clean up welds.
• Welding jacket: Flame-resistant cover.

The free welding course

Metal Fabrication & Blacksmithing

• Angle grinder: Cut, grind and finish.
• Bench vise: Hold work while you shape it.
• Metal file set: Fine shaping by hand.

The free metal fabrication & blacksmithing course

Carpentry & Framing

• Framing hammer: The carpenter's tool.
• Speed square: Rafters, cuts and layout.
• 25 ft tape measure: On your belt every day.
• Tool belt: Everything within reach.
• Circular saw: Cuts framing lumber fast.

The free carpentry & framing course

Masonry, Concrete & Roofing

• Masonry trowel set: Brick, pointing and margin trowels.
• Concrete mixing tub: Small batches by hand.
• 4 ft level: Straight courses.

The free masonry, concrete & roofing course

Construction Management

• Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
• Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.
• Second monitor: Video on one screen, practice on the other.
• Wireless keyboard and mouse: Comfortable for hours of typing.

The free construction management course

CDL & Trucking

• CDL study guide: Pass the permit tests.
• Trucker GPS: Truck-safe routes.
• Dash cam: Protects you on the road.

The free cdl & trucking course

Forklift & Warehouse

• Safety glasses: Non-negotiable around tools.
• Ear defenders: Protect your hearing from day one.
• Cut-resistant gloves: For blades and sharp edges.

The free forklift & warehouse course

Books

1. Wiring Simplified by H. P. Richter - View on Amazon
2. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring by Editors of Cool Springs Press - View on Amazon
3. Ugly's Electrical References by Charles R. Miller - View on Amazon
4. Electrician's Exam Study Guide by Kimberley Keller - View on Amazon
5. Plumber's Exam Preparation Guide by Howard C. Massey - View on Amazon
6. Code Check Plumbing by Redwood Kardon - View on Amazon
7. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology by William C. Whitman - View on Amazon
8. HVAC Licensing Study Guide by Rex Miller - View on Amazon
9. Welding For Dummies by Steven Robert Farnsworth - View on Amazon
10. Welding: Principles and Applications by Larry Jeffus - View on Amazon
11. Farm and Workshop Welding by Andrew Pearce - View on Amazon
12. The Complete Bladesmith by Jim Hrisoulas - View on Amazon
13. The Complete Modern Blacksmith by Alexander George Weygers - View on Amazon
14. Metalworking: Doing It Better by Tom Lipton - View on Amazon
15. Carpentry by Leonard Koel - View on Amazon
16. Trim Carpentry Techniques by Craig Savage - View on Amazon
17. Concrete Countertops by Fu-Tung Cheng - View on Amazon
18. Construction Project Management by Frederick E. Gould - View on Amazon
19. Estimating Building Costs by Calin M Popescu - View on Amazon
20. Blueprint Reading for the Building Trades by John E. Traister - View on Amazon
21. Warehouse Management by Gwynne Richards - View on Amazon
22. The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt - View on Amazon
23. Construction management fundamentals by Kraig Knutson - View on Amazon
24. Modern welding technology by Howard B. Cary - View on Amazon