Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - Mechanic Yearbook (Media, PA)

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26 THE MECHANIC liaitern Making N these busy times one hears very little about pat- ternmaking. Nevertheless, this trade has advanced very rapidly and is one of the important trades in the manufacturing world. This trade is taught at VVilliamj son under the most favorable con- ditions. There is a large, well lighted and well ventilated shop 150 feet long and 30 feet wide. It is better equipped than the average shop, for it contains twenty-tive benches, most of which are fitted with lfmmert vises. The machin- ery consists of a 16 jointer, a 2'0 planer, a circular saw, two electric speed lathes, three small belt lathes. two large belt lathes, a band saw, a sanding machine, an oil grinder, a grindstone. a band saw sharpener. and two trimmers. The course, as given here, com- mences with a number of joinery NATHAN J- TOBIAS exercises to familiarize the student with the tools and the various joints used in pattern construction. A series of turning exercises must also be tinished before any real patterns are made. These are very simple, but serve to introduce shrinkage. draft, and finish, allowances very important in the trade work. - The student then advances to pipe joints, segment work, and patterns of machine parts. Many of these patterns are used to produce castings. which are used in other departments of the school. In this way many repairs and new equip- ment may be made for use all through the shops. ln the Senior year the student tinds a practical use for the details of con- struction taken up in the simpler exercises. Lagging-up, skeleton patterns, carded work, boxing-up. work in the metric system. gearing, and foundry practice are introduced. During our stay at XVilliamson a new foundry was erected behind the shops, and although we have not been able to use the cupola, we have gained some good knowledge of foundry .practice and the necessity of draft and smooth finish in a pattern. We cannot express our appreciation for what Mr. Tobias has done for us. lie has done his best, and now the rest remains with us. As we leave Williailison we extend to our instructor our most sincere thanks for his ceaseless efforts to make us good mechanics. gr G. CONNER- GD fy sd. M I 4: 'vs 1, T. Alu vin! I Q-4.1 '9 tiff 'il Instructor In charge of Depavtment of Patternmaking

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WILLIAMSON SCHOOL 25 1 hr arhim? Elrahv Hli machine trade at VVill- Q 'QED iamson is a well-laid-out course. During the three years we are given a series of notes and lectures which 'lf'-t2 are very important in ex- plaining the various formulas and problems encountered in machine work. ii. 'Qsse l leg. ln the Freshman year the ele- mentary exercises are taught, giv- ing the apprentice a sufficient amount of practice with the bench tools and lathes to enable him to take up the more difficult work with contidence. The junior year brings out calcu- lations for setting up and indexing gear-cutting exercises, and also more advanced work on the larger machines in the shop. ln the latter part of our junior year we had the experience afforded by a general overhauling of the equipment in our shop, which will surely stand ns in good stead as we develop in thc larger field outside our alma lllZlICl'. Machinery lYe were fortunate in having had some general truck repair work in our Senior year. including the operations and adjustments of gasoline motors. This was introduced on account of the conditions arising from the.late war, as we expected to enter the motor transport service. .Xfter the signing of the armistice we resumed our regular course. During the hrst half of our stay here at VVilliamson the machine trade was taught by Mr. Frederick VV. Snyder, who had guided many classes to positions of responsibility in the commercial world. His death was a great loss to the faculty and to his students. The school authorities succeeded in securing Mr. A. S. Logan, who graduated in 1908. to till this vacancy, and he is proving the quality of a VVillian1son training by the manner in which he has taken up the work af the department. ln behalf of the Class of 1919. I wish to extend to the memory of Mr. F. XY. Snyder and to his successor, Mr. A. S. Logan. our deepest appreciation for their stlorts and patience in preparing us for the battle of life. Giaomsiz lfloiznrnu. A. S. LOGAN Instructor in charge of Department of

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WILLIAMSON SCHOOL Arahrmir Bvpatrimrnt N connection w i tvh ' the 1333: students' work at vbllllillll- Q L son, a highly essential part is the academic course. .l !':.s'b This course not only bears if - I on subjects correlated with the trade, but also upon those which will develop the student along all lines. The work is divided into live terms of six months each. Upon starting the course at XVill- iamson, the students time is de- voted to four hours a day in the classroom and four hours in the re- spective shop departments. This schedule is followed until the last term of the Senior year. During the lirst term the stu- dent's work constitutes a general review of arithmetic. physiology. .Xmerican literature. grammar, and vocal music. In the second term algebra. physics, and civil government are introduced. The work of the third term em- braces the following branches: mensuration. algebra, grammar. MISS ABBIE A. ERYE Principal of Academic Department physics. chemistry, lfnglish literature, and vocal music. During the fourth term a valuable asset is geometry, which replaces the period in mensuration. In the fifth term the program consists of geometry, trigonometry phi sits chemistry, and a brief commercial course. Beginning with September of the Senior year. the entire day is spent in tht shops, and evening classes in strength of materials and steam are held duimg this time. The agricultural course is somewhat different from that of the othei ti 1dt Substitutions are made to permit the subjects of botany, agronomy, feeds and feed ing, and veterinary science to be introduced. From November I to March I of th Senior year the agriculturists take mathematics, English. chemistry. farm man IU ment. drawing and laboratory practice, book review. and rural law. Owing to the Industrial Reservef' a considerable amount of class uork nas omitted. but by extra efforts we were able to complete our course in the xllotted time. I wish to say. in behalf of the Class of 1919, that we appreciate the untnmfr interest taken in us by Miss Eyre and her staff of teachers. and ask them to ateept our sincere thanks for the part they have had in fitting us for our future uoik Eizmzsr C. NIAI I it it