Projects

Eric's passion for restoring old wrought iron benches continues, goodness knows where he finds them all. Here is another fine example of his dedication to the "Wrought Iron bench Appreciation Society". (more…)

In between assisting with other projects Reg Bird has found time to produce this bespoke piece of furniture.  He had a requirement for storage to house his vinyl record collection and turntable equipment. After many weeks working tirelessly measuring, (more…)

Now let's be honest, we have all been there. We know we should have drawn a diagram, taken a photograph or, heaven forbid, have read the manual. But we still go ahead and take it apart, ooops! Then that strange sinking feeling of dread descends and that little voice starts to say "anybody can take anything apart but when it comes to putting it back together you need to have acquired the knowledge of how to put it back together before you take it apart". (more…)

In most organisations there are always those unsung heroes that work tirelessly behind the scenes and Terrigal Mens Shed is no exception. I am sure all the Sheddies would support me in expressing thanks to our unsung heroes who organise morning tea, for most of us it just happens without a thought to how it all comes together. (more…)

What never fails to amaze is the imagination of Tim Mara and his team, Jacques Minassian, John Bramwell and Robert Pike, when it comes to making even the simplest of thing such as these colourful pencil holders. They have used different laminations to produce a decorative effect with the wood, and (more…)

Another job for the Shed - repair and refurbish a sofa chair. Tony Collits and Reg Bird set to and identified the parts to be repaired / replaced, removed the old finish and prepared it ready for a new coat of lacquer. All that is required now is for Reg to arm himself with his trusty spray gun and skilfully apply the new finish. Well done guys, another quality job almost complete. (more…)