No, Based on what you've said you cannot deduct the cost of the tools as job related expenses. ALL EMPLOYEE BUSINESS EXPENSES are NOT deductible for tax years 2018 thru 2025 ( or until the IRS changes the rules again) on a federal tax return. Some state's may still allow it which is why the program allows you to still enter them in the federal section.
Edited 02/27/2020
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