Tools and Apparel

Mandatory Tools (Apprentice and Craftsmen Programs)

Professional Tools:

• 460 Stihl chainsaw with 18" bar
• Chainsaw sharpening files
• Stihl cutter chaps
• Stihl  “A” system helmet
• Makita 5” angle grinder
• Gearhead self leveling scriber
• 6’ peavey
• Japanese flexible square
• 1 ½” framing chisel
• Saddle notch chisel
• Wood mallet
• Drawknife
• Construction Calculator

The above Professional Tool package can be purchased from Coyote Log Homes at an exclusive package price of $2000.00 + GST

Note: Student Chainsaw’s must be at least 55 cc, with Chainbrake. (Stihl, Jonsereds, and Husqvarna preferred)

Additional Mandatory Tools:

• Tool box
• Safety glasses
• Chalk line
• Framing square
• 2 foot level
• Utility knife
• 26’ tape measure
• 2 lbs ballpin  hammer
• 10 litre gas can
• Stihl Mixing oil
• Chain oil
• Carpenter pencils

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Optional Tools

Optional Tools & Equipment:

• Axe
• Bear Clamps (18’ and 24”)
• Camera
• Cant hook or peavey (optional)
• Combination Square
• Drawing pad
• Flat Mill Bastard File
• Flat sharpening stone
• Framing chisels (set of 3 – 1”, 1 ½”, 2”)
• Handlebar gouge
• Handsaw (24”) cross cut
• Indelible ink pencils (5+)
• Ink line
• Japanese Water Stones and Guides
• Jointer Planes
• Log dogs (x 2)
• Metal Ruler (12”)
• Note pad
• Paint scraper
• Plastic 9" square
• Peavey 4ft-6in handle
• Peeling spud (optional)
• Picaroon (hookaroon)
• Rabbit Planes
• Rafter Square
• Rolling dogs (x 2)
• Saddle notch chisel
• Scarf Slick (3”)
• Scriber
• Scoop adz or Curved adz
• Scoring knife
• Spray bottle
• Small torpedo level
• Square (2 ft.)
• T Bevel
• Timber carrier
• Wood mallet (24 lb)
• Angle Grinder 4” and 7”

Suggested Apparel

• Hard hat with face screen
• Carpenter's belt or apron
• Chain saw gloves
• Ear protectors
• Eye protectors
• Chainsaw protective steel toed safety boots (no black marking soles)
• Sun screen
• Chainsaw protective chaps or Safety pants
• Chainsaw protective shirt
• Kneepads
• Hi Visibility Vests
• Rain gear (Pants and Coat)
• Carpenter Pouch and Shoulder Harness

Coyote Tools Available Onsite

The school will make available, as needed for the course project, the following professional hand tools. Students will be provided with a tutorial on how and when to you individual tools on projects.

• 3/8” and ½” electric drills
• 7 ¼” worm drive, 10 ¼”, 14” and 16” circular saws
• Beam Saws (Prazzi/Linear Link)
• ½” Routers (2HP)
• Power Planers 6in. and 12in.
• Curved Base Planers
• Mortising Machines
• Jigsaw
• Transit

 

 

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