Jan 20, 2022 |
This course covers the basic principles of forge welding and pattern development. Students will weld up several bars of Damascus and each student will go home with at least one (1) bar of Damascus, from which they can make jewelry or knives. 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 YOU MAY ONLY REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE TAKACH FORGE CLASS THIS SPRING AS THERE IS A WAITLIST FOR MEMBERS One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to six...
Jan 20, 2022 |
Students will learn to setup and operate CNC equipment using basic programs. Participants will also develop skills such as setting tool and work offsets. Active USW employees only Six (6) sessions, Saturday mornings. Class size limited to six...
Jan 20, 2022 |
A very beginner level forging project. Students will hand forge a small patch knife, sometimes referred to as a “blacksmith knife.” There are endless possibilities when it comes to making these knives. It is a very fun little project. Students will also do simple grinding, and basic heat treating. 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 YOU MAY ONLY REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE TAKACH FORGE CLASS THIS SPRING AS THERE IS A WAITLIST FOR MEMBERS One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to six...
Jan 20, 2022 |
Tired of calling a handyman for small home repairs? Learn how to replace screens in doors and windows, easy fixes for common toilet problems, unclog a drain, install light switches and receptacles and change a furnace air filter. Active USW employees only Four (4) sessions, Friday mornings. Class size limited to six...
Jan 20, 2022 |
In this lecture and demonstration-based class, students will learn about making and designing their own epoxy countertop, river tables and live edge/slab tables. We will discuss types of epoxies and their uses as well as properly preparing live edge slabs, designing river tables, redoing kitchen countertops and more. We will also be doing a demo pour for a cutting board. Additionally, each student will get the chance to practice and go home with their own sample board for pouring and creating resin art. Active USW employees only Three (3) sessions, every other Tuesday mornings or evenings. Class size limited to six...
