Aug 3, 2022 |
This class is cancelled due to low enrollment. Each student will hand forge a pruning knife, and hot punch a hole into steel and forge it into a bottle opener on the handle of the knife. We will also go over the heat-treating process and grinding. You will make a really cool tool for the garden or everyday carry. 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 six...
Jan 20, 2022 |
In this class, students will learn how to key up, re-key and master key residential knob locks. We will cover making keys by code, copying keys and making a key to lock without having a key. Students will be taught everything they need to know to re-key their house by learning how to gauge a key to set up a new lock. Information on where to purchase supplies and local locksmith organizations will be provided. Active USW employees only Four (4) sessions, Thursday mornings or evenings. Class size limited to eight...
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...
