ABOYNE & DISTRICT MEN'S SHED

THE ABOYNE HOSPITAL TRIO IS BACK..... No its not a band! but another 2 completely renovated Ex Aboyne Station bench seats for the Friends of Aboyne Hospital Garden returned yesterday to compliment the one we did earlier in the month..... Shedders Chris, Gordon and Mick were instrumental in continuing this project, just 2 more to go!

Those present on the thursday morning fly-club meeting were given instruction on how to use the defibulation unit in an emergency.

The group of youth on this current development program attended the shed on the 10th and 12th of june.

They were guilded by shedders Alan and Derek on using the equipment provided in the shed, from hand power tools to radial saws, etc.

The youths were also able to be instructed in the use of a laser engraving/cutting machine and were able to design and produce badges and coasters engraved we their designs.

Top refurb Shedders Gordon and Mick have recycled a worn out Singer treadle powered sewing machine converting it into a nice Oak topped occasional or hall console table. We have left the Treadle drive activated so you can practice leg excercises whilst lounging at the table! Its now been sold to a client in Aberdeen.

This bench was restored by men's shedders by replacing the wood slats with new and getting the ends powder coated. The bench is ready for it's new destination.

The fly club was treated at the Thursday meeting by being entertained, by Phil (one of the group) of his dives on our northeast coast & the Linn of Dee Salmon the colours & animal life equal any carribean seas.

This bench was in a sorry state, worn or broken slats. The slats were renovated/replaced and finally painted in green. The bench was delivered back to a lady in Kincardine-o'neil.

WE'VE BROKEN THAT GOLDEN RULE - "Never work with children or animals" at least I know who ate all the pies now !! .... This little beauty turned up on my bench last week and having obviously spent a while outdoors my good lady gave him a scrub and polish but he really needs a solid base to stand on and something to hold on his hoof!! ...... I'm on it, watch this space....

Mike Mallet

This fiddle was made from scratch by David Wilkinson using tools both at his home and in the Men's Workshop.

This sign is on a piece of Birch wood supplied and prepared by Tony, the sign was then engraved using the Laser machine by Derek.

The wood used was cherry and was prepaired by Tony So it could be engraved by the laser machine operated by Derek.

Chest renovated by Mick mallett.

This is a two parts of a four part bench before and after renovation. It is split to enable the bench to go aroung a tree. This is being renovated by the men's shed members.

This is a two parts of a four part bench before and after renovation. It is split to enable the bench to go aroung a tree. This is being renovated by the men's shed members.

The young folk on a course run by Horseback UK came into the Shed, to have hands on experience of using both powered and conventional tools (radial saws, handsaws etc.) to make a pair of Bird Tables.

One of the projects recently undertaken in the mens shed was for the council.
The park bench outside the parish church was in need of repair/ renovating.
The mens shed carried out the project, when it was ready the bench was picked
up and reinstalled in its current position.

Thank You all members who gave us their donations, also those who volunteered time and effort into making this year another successful bottle stall at the Aboyne Highland Games.

This was a complete new wood project. The original was in very poor condition, not one piece could be reused. The table was made to the same specification as the old one. This project was completed by Derek with painting by Dave.

The bench renovation was by Gordon.

Designed by Alan, built and finished by members from the Men's Shed.

The teenagers, Men Shed members and the chair.

Chair repair and cleanup by Andy.

The brolly was repaired by Gordon and Derek.

The new addition of a brand new wood turning lathe.

The Mens Shed kitchen area has been smartened up.

Ken's personal project, a machine to process wool.

project complete
by Andy and Gordon

Tesla engineer fitting our new backup battery

Surfacing of the doorway and paths have been done today

project complete
by Andy and Gordon

produced in Cathness slate
by Neil Bayfield

Andrew laing and Gordon Laird have finished
a creation of a meat safe project

This new multi-purpose bench saw has been
installed and is now ready to use

There were 21 guys at last week's meet!

The Men's Shed Fly Cup Group meet downstairs in the Aboyne Community Shed on Thursday mornings