- 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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- By Hornsby Mens Shed
- Member's Stories, Woodworking
A Wonderful Story from One of Our Members
As one nearing ‘three score years and ten,’ it is hard to know how much to include in such an article about myself, the good, the bad or the ugly? Since finishing my coffin, I did wonder if this summary of my life could complete the set by forming part of my Eulogy. My twin […]
Read More- 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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Opening Days and Hours
The Shed is closed from 18 December 2021 reopening Monday 17 January 2022.
Monday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Friday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 3.00pm
Woodturning and woodcarving ONLY
Thursday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Members’ meeting: 3rd Friday of each month from 12pm to 2pm.
Woodturners’ Meeting: 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am to 3pm (February – November)
Pyrography classes are held at the Shed on a Saturday once a month (depending on demand, February to September) from 10am to 12pm. If you are interested in attending please contact us.