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Taxidermy Tool List
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Basic Initial Tool List updated 06/04/13 |
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Estimated Cost |
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*Recommended for purchase prior to beginning program* |
One box “T” pins 1½” |
17.26 |
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One box Silk Pins |
13.00 |
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Two medium hypodermic needles |
4.00 |
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One scalpel handle Deluxe(Extra wide & thick) |
10.65 |
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One pocket knife |
43.35 |
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One scalpel handle Economy (thin) |
5.85 |
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One dozen scalpel blades – SB |
5.00 |
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One dozen scalpel blades – SB 25 |
5.00 |
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One pair Ultimate Scissors |
17.95 |
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One scalpel (solid) |
3.55 |
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One pair scissors 8" |
11.25 |
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One pair long nose pliers |
7.70 |
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One pair end nippers |
7.70 |
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One tack hammer |
26.60 |
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Two English Awls |
5.32 |
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One 4" needle |
2.10 |
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One 3¼” needle |
2.10 |
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Two 1" needles ($2 each) |
4.00 |
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Two 2" needles ($2 each) |
4.00 |
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One double action air brush set |
170.00 |
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One drill bit set |
10.00 &up |
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Two 1" fan brushes ($4.85 each) |
9.70 |
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One notebook |
4.10 |
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One tool box |
30.00 & up |
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One picture album |
5.00 & up |
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One Caliper 8" |
13.50 |
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One Dremel tool set |
100.00 |
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One vinyl apron |
11.95 |
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One denim apron |
9.30 |
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One Polymer 600 |
25.00 & up |
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One box pearl head pins |
5.20 |
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One bottle insect pins |
7.50 |
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Fall Semester – Fish Taxidermy |
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Item |
Estimated Cost |
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TXY 101 Fish |
One fish skinning knife |
5.35 |
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One fish skinning shears (L) |
27.95 |
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One fish fleshing tool |
10.60 |
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One fish skinning shears (H) |
22.60 |
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One Cheek Spoon |
13.95 |
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Three cans clear glaze |
17.80 |
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Five pairs fish eyes |
26.65 |
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Five fish forms |
66.25 |
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One fish painting & identification manual |
24.95 |
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One reproduction fish blank |
53.35 |
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One box Jumbo Gem Clips |
2.60 |
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Spring Semester – Mammal Taxidermy |
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Item |
Estimated Cost |
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TXY 103 Mammal |
One pair ear openers |
20.95 |
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One fleshing horn |
9.25 |
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One 8" fleshing knife |
9.25 |
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One 12" fleshing knife |
19.90 |
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One skife knife |
7.70 |
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Twenty skife knife blades |
9.95 |
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Two large game forms |
120.00 & up |
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Two pairs small game eyes |
20.00 & up |
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Two small game forms |
150.00 & up |
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One pelting knife |
10.35 |
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One box nitrile gloves |
16.95 |
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One lip tucking tool |
8.00 |
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One modeling tool |
5.40 |
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One set deer reference pictures |
26.60 |
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One hide puller |
11.95 |
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Summer Session – Birds Taxidermy |
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Item |
Estimated Cost |
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TXY 105 Bird |
One bird skinning gambrel |
5.26 |
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Four bird forms |
26.65 |
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Four pairs of bird eyes |
19.98 |
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Two gallons mineral spirits |
15.00 & up |
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2 lb. annealed wire |
7.87 |
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One zap-a-gap super glue |
8.70 |
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Four artificial bird heads |
46.25 |
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Foam neck material |
7.99 |
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One 4" glovers needle |
1.32 |
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One 12" forceps |
9.27 |
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Total Estimated Tool Costs (including unavailable items) |
$1,465.00 |
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“Nice to have” items (Needed to open business, but not required for Taxidermy program) |
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Item |
Estimated Cost |
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Hot glue gun |
24.30 |
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One box hot glue sticks |
6.45 |
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Mounting stand |
106.98 |
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Raw hide fleshing machine |
899.70 |
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Fleshing machine motor ½ hp |
173.27 |
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Air powered stapler |
319.40 |
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Box 9/16 staples for above |
16.10 |
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P-22 staple gun |
28.70 |
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Box staples for above |
5.75 |
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Bone saw |
59.95 |
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Soft Touch Bird Degreaser |
286.70 |
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Assorted colors of paint |
266.65 |
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Tumbler fiber drum |
639.70 |
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Badger Spray Gun |
139.95 |
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Exhaust fan assembly w/motor |
719.90 |
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Total Estimated “Nice to have” items |
$3,693.50 |
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Prices are estimates from various vendors. Consult your advisor for information about these suppliers. Additionally, your sponsoring agency (Voc. Rehab, VA, etc.) must approve suppliers and your purchases.Basic tools should be purchased prior to beginning the program. Your instructor will inform you when others items should be obtained. If you have any questions about these materials or desire to substitute any of these materials, contact your instructor. |
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The following information is based on current tuition rates; tuition and student fees are set by the NC Legislature and are subject to change.
Note: All Fees amounts are estimates.
| Tuition and Fees | In-State Costs | Out-of-State Costs |
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial aid is available to students who qualify. Please note that federal Pell Grants are not available for some certificate options, however, MCC Foundation scholarships may be available. To find out if you qualify, start by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Montgomery Community College Foundation has scholarships available to students who may not qualify for other types of financial aid. To see all the scholarships available through the MCC Foundation, follow this link. The first step is to complete a FAFSA.
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| FALL Semester | |||
| Tuition | 1216.00 | 4288.00 | |
| Fees | 1007.28 | 1007.28 | |
| Total | 2223.28 | 5295.28 | |
| SPRING Semester |
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| Tuition | 1216.00 | 4288.00 | |
| Fees | 583.85 | 583.85 | |
| Total | 1799.85 | 4871.85 | |
| SUMMER Term | |||
| Tuition | 456.00 | 1608.00 | |
| Fees | 178.89 | 178.89 | |
| Total | 634.89 | 1786.89 | |
| Graduation Fee | 40.00 | 40.00 | |
| Total tuition & fees | $4,698.02 | $11,994.02 |
Textbooks may be purchased through MCC’s virtual bookstore. To access the bookstore, go to www.montgomery.edu and click on the bookstore link on our homepage. General school supplies and some specialty items may be purchased in our General Store located in the library in Capel Hall.
