A local Menz Shed has recently been setup about 2 km from me in what used to be the downstairs area of a defunct bowling club.. Although I have a workshop downstairs my equipment is domestic use and hobby sized mostly.
With about 212 sq meters to use it's only just getting going, the wood working area is functional, metal working not so much. Lathe and mill all there but not connected or setup. Heaps of tooling from a recently retired engineer and several big corp sponsors have donated a lot of hardware and material. There is a clean room area, PC's and a 3D printer. Council has provided 3 phase power and other utilities and they are connected to two other ECO and Recycling groups in the same building.
I retire end of March so have joined up there to have access to some handy gear but also to help get it going on a more regular basis. Only open for about 6 hours on two days at present but as membership grows and people are prepared to manage then it will expand.
Also a nice place to meet others with spare time on their hands and they are already doing some external support projects to schools in the Pacific Islands.
Situated in the middle of a local park with playing fields and trees, playgrounds with a nice little lunchroom. Easy EBike distance.
Should help keep me entertained..
