August 2010

Big Mike is always thinking up new projects for the Shed. But Mike if you too much your head will explode. Now we know why his thought process is so much quicker than anyone else in the Shed, he comes complete with twice the thinking power. Who needs a super fast computer with all the […]

Who says the men in the Shed have no class? The proof is here with a demonstration from Mark on how to enjoy a Devonshire Tea during a Tool Box meeting. Notice the elegant tea cup, probably with Earl Grey tea and the delicate serviette plate. BUT WHERE IS THE 4TH SCONE? Check out the

When our favourite sponsor, ADSSI, asked if we could make stands on which to sit their new computers in their office we jumped at the chance to help. Then we found they only wanted 45! But because we lost count we made 47! So the production line kicked into gear and as the stands were

The Annual General Meeting of the Bateau Bay Men’s Shed will be held at the Shed, 1 Bay Village Road Bateau Bay on Tuesday 21 September 2010. All are invited to attend the meeting commencing at 2pm. Copies of the Agenda, Nomination Forms and Proxy Nomination forms are available from the Shed. Membership fees of

Alex has recently moved into a new house and he needed to modify his workbench. With help from Mike, who carried the bench top to the Shed, and Ray who helped drill holes for the coach screws, Alex had his bench remodelled in no time at all. Even with very limited sight Alex doesn’t hold

Steve has spent months cleaning up this beautiful slab of Huon Pine and the results speak for themselves. Now he has a table that will bring pleasure to all those lucky enough to sit around it and marvel at the shape and colour of this ancient timber and at Steve’s workmanship. To see a piece

Steve has excelled yet again with another piece of pure craftsmanship. This slab of Huon Pine has been transformed from a rather ordinary lump of timber into a remarkable piece that would be the talking point in any room.

Alex is always in for some fun and felt that the colours of this beanie suited his inner feelings more the others on display. He felt that being the sensitive new age guy that he is the russet tones of this beanie best complemented the outfit he chose to wear to the Shed on this

Graham was only too happy to pose with his new head dome cover. Though he was hoping for it to be in red & white or was it red & green or even blue & white. Well never mind Graham it suits your complexion. For his efforts he also got to take home a jar

When Bogie left the Navy I wonder if he ever thought he would end up as a “Beanie Model”? Well he has, and they say the camera never lies. The Tuggerah Knitwits knitted some beanies as thanks for the sandwich boards. The men, especially those who don’t need to visit the hairdresser too often, were