- 01, 10, 2022
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- By Hornsby Mens Shed
- Woodturning, Woodworking
Selecting and Drying Turning Woods
By Greg Croker Regarding the selection of wood for turning there is mostly no choice as the tree to be felled is selected for a non-turning requirement or has blown over during a storm etc. Which are the better species of trees to select? In our area eucalyptus trees are predominant with the acacias next? […]
Read More- 09, 28, 2018
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- By Hornsby Mens Shed
- Furniture/Cabinet Making, Woodworking
What’s the best wood screw to use on your next project?
Choosing the right wood screw used to be simple, but technological developments in construction and wood products manufacturing have spawned an extensive range of new screws in recent decades. There are so many choices, it’ll positively make your head spin! Sandor Nagyszalanczy of the Woodworkers Journal offers a brief overview of the history, features and […]
Read More- 11, 14, 2017
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- Member's Stories, Woodworking
- 03, 07, 2017
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- By Hornsby Mens Shed
- Woodworking
NorthConnex Partners With Men’s Shed To Deliver New Homes For Wildlife
A unique partnership between the NorthConnex project and Hornsby Woodworking Men’s Shed is providing new homes for local wildlife. Over the past 12 months, Men’s Shed volunteers have created 72 custom-designed nest boxes for possums, bats and birds. NorthConnex Project Director, Robert Ioffrida, said construction of the NorthConnex project involves the clearance of some native […]
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Monday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Friday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
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Woodturners’ Meeting: 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am to 3pm (February – November)