What you can do at the Shed

The Men's Shed is a great place to go to learn new skills or just have a chat. We have a fantastic wood working area as well as a metal working shed. CNC routers, welders, laser cutters, it's all here. Drop in for a bit of music or a fireside evening chat or get involved with some of our community projects.

  • If you need something done then TASK US. We love a challenge. Talk to one of our committee members to see if you qualify for a TASK today.

  • As safety is important at the shed, all members go through an induction with a WSHS officer. As well as this, there are members who can assist you in learning how to use the machinery in the Shed.

  • Occasional courses are also run. See below.

Have a cuppa and a chat

They’re a good bunch of blokes at the shed and there’s always someone there to have a chat with or find out what project they are working on.

Firepit Nights

Once a month, when the weather allows us, we gather round a firepit and tell tall stories, listen to Dave or Phil’s tasteful jokes and have a couple of drinks. Great fun evening.

Woodworking Shed

This Shed is well stocked with a variety of wood working tools and we have a number of machines including:

  • Wood Lathe

  • Large CNC router

  • Laser Cutter

  • Bench Saw

  • Band Saws

  • Thicknesser

  • Double Drum Sander

  • Long Belt Sander

  • Mortiser

  • Bobbin Sander

  • Sharpening Equipment

  • Sanders and more

Metal working Shed

Our Metal working Shed is packed with everything you need to get cracking on your next metal project. We have a number of tools and machines including:

  • Metal Lathe

  • Sheet Benders

  • Pipe Benders

  • Mig, Tig and Arc Welders

  • Plasma Cutter/tracer

  • Mill and more

  • Rollers

  • Guillotine

  • Cold Saw

  • 30 ton Hydraulic Press

Music

The Wynnum Manly and District Men's Shed increases in popularity as it boasts a diversity of activities for members in which to participate.

The music group jams every Thursday 10am and hosts a range talents and abilities from ex bandies to recent beginners still harbouring the dream of fame, fortune and immortality. Yeah right!

We have extremely accomplished players on acoustic, electric and bass guitars. Then add in an ex-drummer and a flourishing saxophonist and forming a band is much closer than a distant dream. 

New members to the music group are most welcome. The jam session is flexible and often breaks into smaller groups so that we can get with others of our own level to learn and practise new skills. We all agree it is a great way to spend a Thursday morning.Lead Lighting

We have lead lighting materials and tools plus a few books about the subject.

Electronics

Need to fix an old printer or lamp. We have electronic equipment that could bring them back to life.

Games, books and DVDs

Join in a game of cards. Some members play Crib and 500. Drop down and shoot some pool with another shedder or have a game of darts or quoits. We also have a small book library and a selection of DVD movies you can borrow.

Cooking

We do run cooking classes on occasions. Please ask Rod for more information.

3D Printing

The shed has 3D printing machines, so fire up your imagination, learn Fusion 360 in one of our courses and get printing.

Leatherwork and Sewing Machines

There are 2 quality industrial sewing machines here, with one being a walking foot. Leatherwork tools are also available and a small sample of leather and vinyl.

Computers

The shed has a range of desktop computers an laptops available and wifi internet.

Courses

A Fusion 360 course is run by Alan and is helpful if you need to use the laser cutter, CNC machine, 3D printer or Plasma Cutter.