The following welding equipment is required for the first day of class. These prices are estimates. Items may be purchased at the store of your choice. Note: All safety gear must be worn properly while on welding site. You will be asked to leave the class until you have all protective gear in the proper place.
- Welding Hood (Auto-Darkening Lens recommended) — $60-80
- Welding Jacket — $15
- MIG Gun Pliers (Welper) — $20
- Safety Glasses — $3
- MIG Welding Gloves (purchase 3 pair) — $4
- Welding Beanie — $1.50
- Steel-toed shoes — $40
- Padlock for your locker — $5
You may want to purchase extra lenses. SJ Smith carries lenses by Miller that are softer and can be cut to fit your welding hood. The item # is 216326.
Welding Equipment Suppliers
- SJ Smith
3707 W. River Drive, Davenport, IA — 563-324-5237 - Harbor Freight Tools
1010 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA — 563-388-8500 - Praxair
903 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL — 309-788-4521 - Farm & Fleet
- Davenport: 8535 Northwest Blvd., Davenport, IA
563-391-4847 - Moline: 5900 John Deere Rd., Moline, IL
309-797-8183 - Geneseo: 1098 S. Chicago St., Geneseo, IL
309-944-5328
- Davenport: 8535 Northwest Blvd., Davenport, IA
