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...
Jan 14, 2020 |
This class is cancelled due to COVID-19. Class may be rescheduled at a later date. Save on costly repairs that you can do yourself! This course will help you perform introductory plumbing repairs in your home. Active USW Employees only. Three (3) sessions, Saturday mornings. (no class 4/11) Class size limited to six...
Jan 14, 2020 |
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry provides training for entry-level workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces. Students who successfully complete the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry wallet card from the OSHA Training Institute (OTI). Active USW Employees only. Ten (10) sessions, Online. Class size limited to thirty...
Jan 14, 2020 |
Each student will forge a wraparound style tomahawk head with a forge welded “bit” using a 100# power hammer as well as by hand at the anvil and fit up a hickory handle. 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 One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch will be provided. Class size limited to six...
