Now We Can Get Some Metalwork Going

Garry has done a great job in building our metalwork bench. Now that this very sturdy bench is complete our members have been making good use of this part of the Shed. Behind Garry is 1 of 2 welding curtains that divide the machine section and the small motors section off when men want to use either the MIG Welder or the stick welder. We can now have 3 separate working areas in our metal shop, so no more welding flash.

I Hear Nothing!

Frank, our most reserved and quiet member, always uses hearing protection when working on a machine. Perhaps some of our other members can take his example and use the safety gear provided when working on noisy machines.

A Hive of Activity

Everyone has a task and are concentrating on their jobs. The table in the centre is full of donated wooden toy parts and templates as well as a letter box Alex, our blind member, is finishing and another bird/bat box.

HMAS Vampire

Steve Craig has spent 5 years creating this accurate working scale model of the HMAS Vampire. The detail is immaculate to the point where the checker plate deck corresponds to that of the vessel itself. Deck equipment can be assembled and operated as on the full scale version.

With the skills this man brings to the Shed anything is possible.

Can We Build It, Yes We Can.

Billy Hingston has completed his model dozer and has it presented it in a most realistic manner. The tracks are operable as is the blade. The detail involved in putting together this model is a credit to his skills.

What's Up Roy?

After only seconds in command of the periscope Roy appears ready to report a serious incident aboard the 'Otway'. Is it too late to order a crash dive Roy or is it simply you have seen the morning tea trolley coming along the wharf?

Whatever it is George seems to be saying, "don't worry about Roy its almost time for his daily ration of Port and that usually fixes his melodramatic sightings".

'Woody" Keeps a Watch

We all felt comforted when 'Woody' reported no enemy ships on the horizon during his watch aboard the Submarine 'Otway' moored at Darling Harbour.

Good to see the Navy has adopted Bateau Bay Men's Shed shirts as their new uniform. The senior service gets with the strength.