Seems like billy carts are back in favour so Ross decided to make one for his grandson.

Being an old timer he made it to the same design as the ones he had when he was a kid with brakes & all.

He would not sit in it to have his picture taken so Graham volunteered.

Because it didn't break with him sitting in it we would say it's almost indestructible;

 so no worries with the grandson Ross!! 

As a topic of interest at morning tea, it was suggested a member may wish to show & discuss something they have made or achieved that they are proud of. They could  bring in the actual articles or photos & inform the men the way it was made, problems encountered, time involved etc. 

The idea has been quite successful so far as a few items have been brought in that will be published for viewing at a later date. 

David Prescott is involved with an active Dragon Boat racing team so he brought in some of the personal medals he has won. As seen below, included in his tally are Gold, Silver & Bronze medals of which he is very proud .

Well Done David & thanks for showing them. 

Here are just a few of the things (from our huge range) the boys have been making of late.

We have decided to concentrate on home decor & household items, children's educational products and traditional toys for girls. 

We are offering these  quality items  for sale to the public & they are great value for the price.

Large  30mm thick  hardwood chopping board

Large 22mm thick hardwood chopping board

Cheese boards-rolling pins-wooden 

spatulas-small chopping board

Various diameter hardwood rolling pins

 Portable BBQ made from 9kg LPG bottle

 Nougats & crosses for the disabled

 Small girls pram

 Large & small cradle

Fold away easel with blackboard/whiteboard

 Pair 100mm wooden novelty dice

Tea light candle holders 

 

Professionally tuned Mini Marimba

We're at it again

Once more we were called upon to refurbish a Surf Reel.

This time it was for the Toowoon Bay SLSC Nippers.

The idea is for the nippers to carry this reel during the parades they participate in. It will also be their responsibility to look after something of value which is part of their training.

The reel was in a pretty bad state when brought to us.

 

Peter & Ron knew what had to be done so they rolled up their sleeves, dismantled the reel & attacked the many coats of paint on the timber frame & reel with gusto. They had a bit of help from other members for this tedious job including Peter’s son. When it was satisfactory to Ron’s standards he took them home to paint (away from the dust etc in the Shed).

 

   

They stripped the paint off what they thought was a metal frame &  were surprised to find it was brass tubing. After discussion with the Surf Club & some good advice from the members it was decided to have all the components chromed. New cedar slats were made for the drum portion of the reel.

Check these results & the Video

Sorry for the background noise & quality

Here's a novel idea 
 Function Centre Piece 
to sit on a table

Longstanding member Mark Segal's son is to be married, so he & his bride asked dad to make a small wishing well to sit on a table.  Instead of guests bringing a present they will throw money into the well & perhaps make a wish while doing so.

It took a little while to make but should be worth the effort.

The kids have gotta be happy with this Mark!

Young Bob McIllroy is one of our resident wood turners & makes many quality items for the Shed to sell.

He is also an expert on a scroll saw. He has given a lot of members valuable tuition on how to use them to get the best outcome possible.

Here he is with a Dragon Clock he made in 45min

Yeah right Bob

On the 17th February Shed members hosted the Department of Fair Trading for an informative toolbox talk on scams.
In attendance was the N.S.W State Minister, Matthew Mason Cox, his representative from The Entrance Michael Sharp, main lecturer Sue Dean & her assistant Paul Coles. The Minister outlined in detail what his portfolio covered & why it is so necessary in government.
Sue then proceeded to inform the members in depth, of old scams many knew about, & most of  new sophisticated scams that are current today.
Members were invited to participate & comment or ask questions as the lecture progressed.
The session lasted more than the scheduled 40min but it was pleasing to see so many members thinking & raising their concerns as various issues were discussed.
Many thanks to The Department of Fair Trading for  addressing these issues in such an informative & updated manner.

  

A good rollup for this one!

 The N.S.W. Minister Matthew Mason Cox (left) & his local Representative Michael Sharp

 Lecture in progress with Sue Dern

  The Minister enjoying some of our renown cream cakes