Shed members have been busy recently with a range of projects for local community members, including: restoration of a Child’s toy crib and rocking horse and the construction of a toy wet kitchen. We hope the users of these projects enjoy them as much as we enjoyed working on them.

The Entrance Men’s Shed recently held its Annual General Meeting, including the election of a new Committee for the 2026-2027 year. Darrol Harmer has been elected the The Shed President and Bob Ihlein has been elected as Secretary/Treasurer.

Shed members would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the long and untiring service of Bruce Crouch and Terry Anderson who have held Shed officer positions for many years. Thanks guys!

In preparation for ANZAC Day 2026, shed members worked together to design and create two painted historical soldier silhouettes. Both figures are highlighted on their edges and made for a very effective display in the pre-dawn light at this years ANZAC ceremonies.

Recently joined member Steve has been busy creating this beautiful wooden model of an excavator. Steve’s attention to detail and choice of materials on this project are outstanding.

Great job Steve!

Shed member Glenn has been busy recently designing and building a wooden model of an F1 style racing car. The car looks ready to zoom, nice work Glenn!

Over recent months Shed member Stu has been collecting timber off-cuts, and designing and building a round coffee table. The table is made mostly from off-cuts 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.

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 Steve has recently been busy designing and building a detailed and elegant wooden and metal model of a pushbike. It looks fast even when standing still–nice work Steve!

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

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 workbench was born:

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

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!