Author Archives: The Entrance Men's Shed

Over recent months Shed member Stu has been collecting timber offcuts, designing and building a round coffee table. The table is made mostly from offcuts of Australian hardwoods. Stu would like to acknowledge the more experienced members of the Shed for their guidance and advice. He’d also like to acknowledge the friendly people at DuramenContinue reading “Stu’s offcuts coffee table”

Shed members have been busy lately designing and constructing outdoor table settings. These are for the outdoor area of a unit complex at The Entrance and they replace existing table settings. The tables are constructed from merbau timber and treated with outdoor grade finishes and should last for years to come.

Shed members have been busy recently designing and constructing a set of storage racks for The Entrance Long Jetty RSL Sub Branch Museum. The racks are designed to hold a varying collection of historical firearms in glass cases.

Shed members have been busy recently building two custom bookshelves for local community members. We’ve been told the bookshelves fit well in their new home.

Shed member Kelvin has been working recently on two detailed wooden models of historic cannons. Both looking like they’re ready for action!

Shed member Glenn has been working recently on a wooden model of a vintage MG. Nice work Glenn, the model is both detailed and very stylish.

Shed members recently worked together to restore this elegant outdoor bench for a local community member. The bench was showing the effects of age and the weather, but with came up nicely with some careful attention.

In late 2024 The Entrance Men’s Shed was successful in applying for a grant for a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The grant program was supported by Australian Government Department of Health National Shed Development Program and administered through the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA). In the photo below The Entrance Men’s Shed President Bruce CrouchContinue reading “A new AED at The Shed”

Talented shed member Darrol has recently designed and constructed a beautiful multi-level jewellery box for his wife. This should make a perfect Christmas present!

Shed member Glenn has been working recently on a number of stylish indoor and outdoor projects including plant boxes, outdoor chairs and an elegant turned bowl. Nice work Glenn!

With increasing numbers of Shed members workbench space is always at a premium. In response, The Shed Committee decided to create a new workbench from scratch. Shed members have experience building solid and reliable benches mostly from donated and other materials readily available at the shed. After a period of steady effort a new workbenchContinue reading “A new workbench for The Shed”

New shed member Rock has been busily working on the shed lathes to create several beautiful turned wooden bowls. Well done Rock we look forward to seeing your future creations!

Shed members have been busy over the last few months create some interesting and intricate projects, including: Denis’ matchbox car “carrier” model, Keith’s very detailed and beautiful fire engine model, Don’s restoration of a large analog clock, Richard’s very elegant turned wooden bowls and Rem’s construction of a wooden table. Shed members have wide rangeContinue reading “Recent projects at The Shed”

Shed member George has been working recently on a hall table he has owned for some time that is need of a little restoration. With advice from other shed members George has restored the table and added a second shelf matching the shape and style of the top shelf. Nice work George!

Shed members Glenn and Alfred have been working recently on two detailed and beautifully constructed projects. Glenn has designed and constructed a wooden fruit bowl and Alfred a wooden suitcase to celebrate the birth of a new family member. Well done guys!

Members at The Entrance Men’s Shed received the sad news recently that Shed Life Member Peter Whitehead had passed away. His funeral took place on the 30th July 2024. Peter joined the Shed early in July 2009, and for some years he was an active shed member. He held the position of Treasurer prior toContinue reading “Remembering Peter Whitehead”

Recently, The Entrance Shed members George and Don have been working on two restoration projects: Don has been restoring a beautiful old wall clock and George has restored an elegant glass-topped coffee table. Both Don and George report that the items are working well in their new homes. Nice work guys!

The members of The Entrance Men’s Shed recently held their Annual General Meeting, including election of a Shed Committee for the 2024/25 year. The Committee features two new members this year: Denis and Glynn. Shed members and Committee members are shown below on the day of the AGM.

Recently, talented Shed members Glenn and Kelvin have been making a series of intricate and beautiful wooden boxes and cases. Both members report that this kind of project requires patience and an eye for details!

2024 marks the 15th year of operation of The Entrance Men’s Shed. We thought this would be a good opportunity to look back at some of the community projects Shed members have worked on. Here’s a list of links to projects from recent years: A taste of Toukley:https://theentrancemensshed.com.au/2022/06/05/a-taste-of-toukley/ Nursery fence: https://theentrancemensshed.com.au/2010/05/04/community-nursery-fence/ School boomerangs:https://theentrancemensshed.com.au/2010/01/23/school-boomerangs/ Dad’s dayContinue reading “Looking back at community projects”