Dec 31, 2023 |
One of the Mon Valley’s most popular classes! Learn how to reupholster, cut fabric, tie springs, and do frame repair. Other skills covered will be hand and machine sewing, antique restoration, chair reupholstering, boat covers, tarps and more. Instructor Lou of Heinle Upholstery will identify small projects students can bring to work on; such as chair cushions, tractor seats, car and truck seats, small chairs and stools. Students are responsible for all fabric and supplies necessary for their projects, which can be purchased through the instructor. Nine (9) sessions, Tuesday evenings. Class size limited to seven...
Dec 31, 2023 |
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. Four (4) sessions, Thursday evenings. Class size limited to eight...
Dec 31, 2023 |
Students will hand forge and heat treat bars of 1080 high carbon steel to shape Ulu-style herb choppers. 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 eight...
Dec 31, 2023 |
Students will prepare and forge weld billets of reclaimed steel cable. We will use welders, power hammers, a hydraulic press, and hand forging techniques to weld the billets. 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 eight...
Dec 31, 2023 |
On the first day of class, students will start by going over some basic techniques and materials and then weld a few billets of Damascus from high-quality carbon steel. Then, students will forge a blade from their Damascus billet and heat treat it. On day two, students will be using a power hammer, hydraulic press, milling machine, bandsaw, drill press, and belt grinders. 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) session, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to eight...
