Video Parts (2)
This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.
Ford Float, Detroit Safety Parade / "Current" Occurrence (Making Electric Percolators) Part 1
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “The prize winning float entered by Ford Motor Company in Detroit Safety Parade held Sunday, May 5, 1925.” Tractor-drawn float with sign, ‘Safety Education’ - children in float practice ‘crossing street’ with a safety patrolman - parade floats drive along street with automobile traffic, streetcar - Ford tractor with sign, "Production with Safety is Beneficial to all." Views of unidentified building; public square and monument; beach scene, lighthouse on seacoast; view of a city with Spanish-style architecture; formal garden; tourists.[1925] b. “The wipe tinning operation is the first process before the metal goes to press.” Workers pour, wipe off molten tin from metal plates. “From a round shell an electric percolator body is formed.” Worker operates metal stamping machinery. “Then buffed.” Worker operates metal buffing machinery. “Aluminum discs are cut.” Worker operates metal casting. “And a body spun from a stamped shell.” Worker operates a metal lathe. “Faucet and plug receptacle are soldered into place.” Worker solders parts to urn. “Before nickel plating the urn is cut and buffed.” Worker operates buffing machinery. “Then assembled.” Worker assembles parts. [1925]
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