Workshop

Work is being carried out on our workshop and we don’t think that there will ever be a time when improvements are not being made! The workshop will continually alter as new, or extra tools appear. We expect to have increased numbers of regular workshop users, ensuring that there is usually always something going on within.

We can offer our members the use of many power tools, including a bench mounted crosscut saw, a table longcut saw, pillar drill, and a variety of rotary saws, drills, routers, and sanders, all PAT tested to ensure their safety for use. We also have a fair selection of hand tools, which we are now increasingly starting to hang on wall-mounted tool boards around the shop.

We enjoy introducing prospective new members to our workshop, and some of our members have been surprised to find themselves enjoying carrying out tasks under our guidance that they have bought in to be completed for them! Visitors are always brought into the shop so that they can see for themselves if they can find interests within!

We do ask our visitors and users to respect our safety measures for everyone’s sake, and have safety spectacles, masks and ear defenders ready for use. We also have adequate first aid facilities and fire extinguishers are mounted ready for use at the workshop entrance.

Busy In The Workshop

Latest News From The Workshop

Rob Fielding and his team of regulars are doing a wonderful job and enjoying themselves in the process. So, for a change of scenery and company why not take yourself out there to see what’s on offer, you might be pleasantly surprised. Who knows, you may well come away with new skills or pass your own skills or ideas on to others.

Here are two projects that the workshop has recently completed.
Two owl boxes for the Millenium Green project in Carbrooke This is a charity project designed for the enjoyment and benefit of the community. 10 acres of open space opposite the church, planted and pathed so families, dog walkers can get out into the fresh air.
The chaps have also completed the first set of book racks for the book sale group based in Thompson. This group runs book sales, and the profits generally go to several local charities, churches etc.
Both these are worthy causes for the men’s shed to donate their time and some of the materials needed.