Aug 24, 2020 |
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...
Jan 14, 2020 |
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. Photo I.D. required. One (1) session, Friday morning. Class size limited to ten...
Jan 14, 2020 |
Electricity is a powerful energy course and electrical safety is the overriding theme to understanding your home’s internal wiring and the operation of your lighting and electrical appliances. Learn how to diagnose and repair common electrical problems and most importantly, know when to call a professional. Active USW Employees only. Three (3) sessions, Saturday mornings. Class size limited to six...
Jan 14, 2020 |
This is a more advance follow-up to the basic Bladesmithing course. The how’s and why’s, including heat treating and other aspects of knife making will be covered. You will forge slightly larger knives that can be used for many outdoor chores around home and camp. You will also fit your knives with high quality wood handles. Students will use a power hammer, hydraulic press, milling machines, bandsaw, drill press and belt grinders. The two-day class allows to go more in depth in the heat treating as well as other aspects of knife making. All safety and PPE will be provided. 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. Lunch will be provided. Class size limited to six...
Jan 14, 2020 |
Learn to setup and operate your CNC equipment using basic programs. You will develop skills such as setting tool and work offsets. Active USW Employees only. Six (6) sessions, Saturday mornings. Class size limited to eight...
