For the everyday sheet metal worker, precision and attention to detail while performing layout is critical for a quality product or job. This product can be an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) duct fitting, architectural system, industrial project, and many other custom metal designs. The use of scribes, dividers, measuring devices, squares, and a variety of other tools provide an approach to the eventual fabrication and installation of fittings, architectural systems, industrial elements and custom projects. The quintessential learning concepts have been part of Bay Area sheet metal workers’ training and continue to provide essential tools to be applied in a career for a sheet metal worker.
ON DISPLAY
Middle Right Panel- Laney College Shop 1970
Classes were conducted at Laney College previous to the San Leandro training facility.
Middle Right Panel- Sheet Metal Layout Tools
Layout tools, such as scribes and squares, are used to scribe patterns on metal used as guides for forming or cutting. Modern layout tools still perform the same functions to this day.
Middle Left and Right Panels- HVAC Duct Fittings Display
The fittings displayed represent the quality of craftsmanship produced in our training centers. All fittings are built to SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association) standards for construction. Fittings are not only formed with intention, but built knowing the affects the fittings have on air passing through.
Shelf Display-Vintage Sheet Metal Training Books
Before the International Training Institute (ITI) provided training materials, books such as the ones displayed would be curated to train sheet metal workers in the needs of the industry.
Training materials have evolved to provide all book-related material digitally, reducing the environmental impact, and giving students the ability to access training resources at any time.
The books displayed range from the early 1900s to 1946 and include hand-drawn details for fitting layout and pattern development. Shown in relation is a modern layout and fabrication fitting book which members have access to today in digital form.
Continue reading about the items on display in the Livermore history hallway