Springfield Trade High School - Beaver Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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The importance of the welding trade cannot be overstated, since most metal joints to be permanently fastened are joined together by welding. After learn- ing the fundamentals of metal joining by resistance, heli-arc, and oxy-acetylene methods, projects using these techniques are developed. The related work in- cludes elementary metallurgy. This is important since it is necessary to be able to identify correctly all the various metals and to understand the struc- tural changes they undergo during the welding process. Projects involving both welding and brazing are carried out. Experience in the application and selection of filler materials is gained through working in practice joints of both ferrous and non-ferrous material. Senior boys are encouraged to design and build pieces of ornamental iron which are in demand at present. Some of these articles which have been made include, porch railings, porch and interior furniture, ornamental racks, Mr. Donald J. Moran andirons, etc. A very handsome two-tier table with a plate glass top was William Richard Shop and Related Instructor recently completed. This entire boat trailer was made by the boys in this department. Starting with the wheels from a discarded airplane, it was designed and made under Mr. Moran’s direction. Donald Demers and William Henry are putting the finishing touches on it. — » This glass topped table is an example of the wrought iron furniture made in this department. : F 5 F Mr. Moran looks over the finished porch rails and curved grill made by Donald Minkley and Thomas Wood.

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