The Entrance Men's Shed

Stu’s offcuts coffee table

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 Duramen Timbers in Newcastle for their help in timber selection.

Outdoor tables for local units

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.

Storage racks for RSL museum

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.

Community bookshelves build

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.

Kelvin’s cannons

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

Glenn’s stylish MG

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.

A restored outdoor bench

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.

A new AED at The Shed

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 Crouch is with the Hon Emma McBride MP, member for Dobell and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health, with the new AED.

Darrol’s jewellery box

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!

Glenn’s projects

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!

A new workbench for The Shed

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 workbench was born:

Rock’s turned bowls

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!

Recent projects at The Shed

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 range of backgrounds and interests and this is reflected in the diverse range of projects they work on.

George’s restored table

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!

Two new intricate projects

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!

Remembering Peter Whitehead

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 to his retirement from The Shed. Peter also had major input into the planning and construction of the Shed office and kitchen extension.

Vale Peter, you will be missed.