Aug 22, 2023 |
Each student will forge integral camp-size hatchets by forge welding three pieces of steel into one and forging out the blade and handle. We will paracord, wood, or micarta to the handles. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday or Sunday. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to eight...
Aug 22, 2023 |
In this hands-on class, you will become familiar with the materials, terminology and applications used to install, repair and maintain ceramic and wood flooring. Get your floors in top shape! Four (4) sessions, Thursday evenings. Class size limited to fifteen...
Mar 23, 2023 |
We will discuss forged welding and usage of the power hammer and heat treating with a torch. Each student will make at least one (1) throwing tomahawk, two (2) if time allows. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to eight...
Mar 23, 2023 |
This class starts with round stock high carbon steel; then forge a knife with an integral bolster using the hydraulic press, power hammer and by hand at the anvil. It then goes through the heat treat process, and is fitted with a hard wood handle. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only Two (2) sessions, Saturday and Sunday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to eight...
Jan 17, 2023 |
Learn to make a unique coaster set to keep for yourself or to give as a gift. The students will have many different colors choices for their epoxy coasters and different choices of wood for the holder. This class will teach even complete beginners everything they need to know to complete this project and give you the skills for successfully working with epoxy. Two (2) session, Tuesday mornings or evenings. Class size limited to eight...
