Aug 30, 2021 |
If you could design your dream building, what would it look like? Start with a basic sketch and finish your design using Autodesk Revit. Unleash your creativity and see your design turn into a 3-D model. This class is for entertainment purposes only. Active USW employees only Eight (8) sessions, Wednesday evening. Class size limited to five...
Aug 29, 2021 |
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 of when it comes to making these knives. It is a fun little project. Students will also do dimple grinding, and learn some 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 One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to six...
Aug 29, 2021 |
In this one-day class, you will get the chance to use a vintage piece of equipment from the booming steel age in this area. A 100# Bradley power hammer, as well as a hand built 25-ton hydraulic press, and good old-fashioned elbow grease with hammer and anvil – all to create and finish a hand-forged blade with your own two hands. You will also walk away with basic forging knowledge that you can take back to your own shop and continue to use. 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. If you enroll and have taken the Bladesmithing class in the past, you will be put on a waitlist so that other members may enroll. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to six...
Aug 29, 2021 |
Starting with the basics, learn the how’s and why’s of small gas engines, two (2) and four (4) cycle engines, and air-cooled overhead valve small engines. During the hands-on portion, you will be able to bring in your own equipment, troubleshoot and repair it to your satisfaction. The instructor will oversee and guide you in your work. Repairs can consist of anything from minor tune-ups to complete overhauls. Active USW employees only Retirees and spouses may attend if no active worker is prevented from participating based upon course availability, as per ICD policy. Ten (10) sessions, Wednesday evenings. Class size limited to ten...
Jan 25, 2021 |
If you handle refrigerants, you need to know EPA laws and regulations, safe handling and transportation of refrigerants, and recycling/reclamation. The proctored test is drawn from the EPA test bank to become EPA certified. The test consists of four sections: Environmental Impact of CFCs and Regulations Type I (small appliances) Type II (high pressure and very high pressure) Type III (low pressure) Active USW employees only One (1) session, Friday morning. Class size limited to five...
