THE CUTTING EDGE JOURNAL OF HORNSBY WOODWORKING MEN’S SHED INCOPORATED

NO 199 SEPTEMBER 2018

SECRETARY, DAVID TARRAN. PHONE 0298753607 MOB 0409045179, EMAIL

dstarran@optusnet.com.au MAIL 17 BERESFORD ROAD THORNLEIGH NSW 2120

CLUB WEBBSITE HTTP://WWW.HWMS.COM.AU MEMBERSHIP 160

Presidents Report Sept 2018

It was good to see many of you at the AGM. The sausage sizzle was a success and will probably

be on next year. The committee was again elected, the list of office bearers is in the Cutting

Edge.

Bruce Campbell our candidate in the Hornsby Westfield’s Local Heroes award was successful.

The Hornsby Men’s Woodworking Shed will receive a cheque for $10,000.00. This like the

Clubs Grant must be spent on specific items and be accounted for by May next year.

Please remember that the National Can Company will close on the 31st October this year. Not

only will our parking be affected but also the need to remove our timber and racking. It may

mean that we have to move it at short notice. Please make yourself available to assist in this

event.

Don’t forget the Cumberland State Forest event on the 28th October. There is a list on the

board please volunteer by adding your name.

The book libraries for Hornsby Council are well under way, under the hand of Tony Blair. They

will need painting. We only have to under coat them. This leaves us with the two cabinets for

Hornsby Connect to finish.

The construction of toys is progressing well and we should make our quota. The quality is

improving each year. Many members are testing their skills and enjoying their time making

toys

We continue to have problems in locating items which have not been put back in their correct

place. Consider your fellow members who are losing valuable time in trying to find them.

David Harrison

SECRETARYS REPORT

HWMS Committee 2018/2019

Your committee for 2018/2019 is:

President: David Harrison. David is returning for his second year as President. David, a retired

Marine Rescue Officer, has been involved with HWMS for 14 years having joined in October

2004. David has advised this will be his last year as President.

Vice President: Kevin Wallace. Kevin is also returning for his second year. Kevin, a retired

Railway Carriage Builder, is a relative youngster joining the Shed in March 2016.

Treasurer: Mark Wilson. Mark is returning as Treasurer for his fifth year. Mark a retired

Margin Lender, joined the Shed in March 2013 –now in his sixth year as a member. Mark has

also advised this will be his last year as Treasurer.

Secretary: David Tarran. This is David’s fourth and last year as Secretary. David is a retired

Building Project Manager and a member of the Shed for five years having joined in August

2013.

The above positions form the executive.

Immediate Past President: Ian Raper. As you will have deducted from above this is Ian’s

second year as IPP. Ian, a retired Accountant, is one of eight foundation members still active

in the Shed. That is seventeen years continuous membership. Ian is also our Liaison Officer

with Hornsby Shire Council.

Equipment: Jim Spence. This is Jim’s first year as Equipment Officer. A retired Electrical

Engineer, originally from Scotland, Jim, a long serving member, joined the Shed in June 2005.

Membership Officer: Colin Crispo. Colin is going into his second year as Membership Officer.

Colin is a retired Telecom Officer and a member of the Shed since September 2015.

Projects: Fred Blaauw. Fred, a retired Real Estate Auctioneer, has been Projects Coordinator

for six years. Fred is another of the Shed’s long serving members. Having joined the Shed in

October 2007 Fred has been a member for eleven years.

Public Relations: Philip Hirshbein. Philip, another of one our foundation members, is a retired

Superannuation CEO, has been Public Relations Manager for four years.

Woodturning: Greg Croker. Greg, a retired Industrial Chemist and a member of the Shed since

November 2013. Greg is also starting his second year as Woodturning Coordinator.

The above ten members make up your formal working committee. They meet once a month,

ten days before the Members’ Monthly Meeting. They represent you in plotting the course of

the Shed for the next 12 months and, in some cases, longer into the future. If you have any

questions or suggestions have a word with one of them.

It is also noted three members will be standing down from the committee at the next AGM.

Some positions might be filled from the existing committee but there will be three vacancies.

Yes, the next AGM is eleven months away but it is not too soon to think about taking on a

role. Speak to a committee member on what is involved and, maybe, become an assistant

with the view of taking on a role at the next AGM

The other committee members, while not involved in the formal running of the Shed, have

an important role in the functioning of the Shed. They are:

Auditor: Keith Peel, member since July 2012.

Catering – Christmas: Meesha & Dimithri Perera, Dimithri a member since Aug 2016

Catering – Kitchen: Les Sanford & Bruce Campbell, both foundation members.

Council Liaison Officer: Ian Raper (see above)

Cutting Edge Editor: Ivan Bosnich, member since September 2010

Events Coordinator: Ian Raper (see above)

Librarian: Philip Lincoln, member since May 2017

Maintenance: Tony Blair, foundation member, Jim Spence (see above) and Brian Sugden,

member since February 2008.

Please note Tony will be moving to far north coast later this year or early next year. The Shed

will be looking for a replacement to help Jim and Brian.

Toys: Bruce Campbell, foundation member and Fred Blaauw (see above)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Brian Hart (Chairman) Member since June 2006, Fred Blair

(see above) and Ron Koutchavlis member since July 2014

Purchasing Officer: Bruce Campbell foundation member.

Web Master: Karen Benhar, member since October 2015

Welfare Officer: John Barrett, member since August 2017

Woodcarving: Keith Day, member since June 2015

In all there are twenty four members and one partner involved in the functioning of the Shed.

Like you they joined the Shed to indulge in their interest in working with wood. However in

taking on these additional tasks they do sacrifice some of their woodworking time. There are

some members who have more than one role. Maybe there is a task above that you could

lend your hand to and assist your fellow member. In particular Meesha and Dimithri need

assistance in organising the Christmas Party. If so speak to a committee member. Not only

would it give you a sense of ownership it would lighten their loads.

DAVID AND FRED COOKING UP A STORM

FOR THE AGM

33A Sefton Road Thornleigh

* Work in Shed will cease at 11.45am and the meeting may start slightly earlier than 12.00Noon

12.00

OPEN MEMBERS’ MEETING

Agenda

Apologies. Welcome to visitors & new members. Secretary’s Report & Correspondence. President’s Report. Treasurer’s Report. Woodturners’ Report. Toy Makers’ Report. Equipment Report. Welfare Report. Show & Tell. Question & Answers. General Business. Close meeting and resume work on our projects in the Shed.

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Hornsby Woodworking Men’s Shed thank North Shore Timber & Hardware for their generous

donation of plywood for the Shed’s Community project. NST are located just up the road from

the Shed at 17 Sefton Road. Their website is https://www.nst.net.au/

Please support the organisations that support HWMS.

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Hornsby Woodworking Men’s Shed acknowledge the support of the local state member for Hornsby, the

Hon Matt Kean; the Hornsby Shire Council, Hornsby RSL Club, Magpies Waitara, Hornsby Bakers Delight,

Bunnings Dural, Bunnings Thornleigh, North Shore Timber, National Can Industries, OrangeLime Web Design

and Coca Cola Amatil.

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See Mobile numbers below to contact someone at the Shed.

President: David Harrison (ph 9440 8780, Mob 0411 054 905)

Vice President: Kevin Wallace

Treasurer Mark Wilson (Mob 0422 291 684)

Secretary: David Tarran (ph 9875 3607, Mob 0409 045 179)

Equipment: Jim Spence

Immediate Past President: Ian Raper

Membership: Colin Crispo

Projects: Fred Blaauw

Public Relations: Philip Hirshbein (Mob 0401 068 666)

Woodturning: Greg Croker

Auditor: Keith Peel

Catering:

Kitchen – Les Sanford & Bruce Campbell

Christmas – Meesha & Dimithri Perera

Council Liaison: Ian Raper

Cutting Edge Editor: Ivan Bosnich. Mob (0422645895)

Events Co-ordinator: Ian Raper

Librarian: Philip Lincoln

Maintenance: Brian Sugden, Tony Blair and Jim Spence

PTSD: Brian Hart, Fred Blaauw and Ron Koutchavlis.

Purchasing Officer: Bruce Campbell

Safety: All Supervisors

Toys: Bruce Campbell, Fred Blaauw

Web Master: Karen Benhar

Welfare: John Barrett (Mob 0411 089 348)

Woodcarving: Keith Day

Cumberland Forest Fair – Sunday 28th October

The biennial Cumberland Forest Fair is on Sunday 28th October. Once again the HWMS will be involved in the fair. The Shed will be making items for sale as well as putting on a display at the fair. We will be looking for volunteers and a committee member will come around and tap you on the shoulder to put your name down to help out. Of course, you can save the committee member and put your name up on the white board.

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

WELCOME

Please welcome to the Shed the following new members, Michael Kevin, Mark Suchting and Paul Williamson, who joined in August. Please make Michael, Mark and Paul welcome. Enjoy the Shed. If you need any help or looking for a

project to make see a Supervisor.

FUND RAISING 2018

The Committee wishes to thank the many members who have given their time to help out at the Bunnings Sausage Sizzles, Traditional Tool Sale and North Rocks Markets.

As you see in the 2017/2018 Financial Report these events raised over $5,000.00. Without your support this would not have been possible.

ACNOWLIDGEMENTS

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Hornsby Woodworking Men’s Shed acknowledge the support of the local

state member for Hornsby, the Hon Matt Kean; the Hornsby Shire Council;

the Hornsby RSL Club; Magpies Waitara; Bunnings Dural, Bunnings

Thornleigh, North Shore Timber, National Can Industries, Orangelime web

design Coca Cola Amatil,and Bakers Delight Hornsby.

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3 D PRINTER DEMONSTRATION

BY YUVAL COHEN

Yuval gave us an introduction on how to operate a 3 D printer that he recently acquired.

The demonstration was well attended by enthusiastic members and Yuval

didn’tdisappoint. His expertise and knowledge on the topic was amazing. One can

purchase a 3 D printer for as little as $200 and up to 10’s of thousands. The demonstration

model was Creality CRIO costing around $500. A variety of materials can be used to

manufacture products such as, plastics, aluminium, stainless steel and even gold to make

jewellery. 3 D printers are extensively used in medical applications, automotive

engineering, food production. Below are some shots of the demonstration and an

example of items that Yuval has made.

OUR HERO

Bruce is one of our key members at the shed. Himself and his red truck are synonymous

with all things that move in and out of our shed. He has been noticed and honoured by

the Westfield organisation for good deeds, not only at the shed, also in wider community.

Well done Bruce. We are proud of you.

Bruce Campbell: Hornsby Woodworking Men's Shed

Bruce’s wooden toy venture is anything but child’s play

Bruce Campbell’s most memorable experience in his many years at the local men’s

woodworking Shed was being asked by the Children’s Hospital in Westmead to make special

furniture for disabled children to use.

“It was challenging and involved some of our best woodworkers. The feedback we had from

the hospital staff and their little patients was certainly a highlight for us,” he says.

Bruce has had an interest in woodwork and repairing things since his early school days. But it

wasn’t until he retired that he took on the hobby in a more serious way.

He has had a leading role at the Hornsby Woodworking Men’s Shed from its beginning nearly

17 years ago when it was the Triton Woodworking Group.

Bruce is best known for his work with the toymaking team, which produces about 400 toys for

distribution to charities every Christmas.

The toymaking started as a way to hone his woodworking skills, but he and his dedicated band

of men have taken it to an expert level.

Bruce is known as a friendly mentor for new members of the shed. Many have had little

woodworking experience, and he patiently shows them how it’s done, boosting their

confidence as they develop new skills.

Together, the 150 men turn their skills to whatever is needed.

It could be possum boxes, toys or street library boxes for the local council.

Bruce is pleased to have been voted a Westfield Local Hero. But he says there are 30 or so

active members of the Shed who work just as hard as him.

“It’s a humbling experience really. After all, I am only doing stuff that I enjoy,” he says.

The Shed will use its $10,000 Westfield grant to buy much-needed tools, machinery and

hardware for upcoming projects.

Extract from Westfield Website.

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• Domestic 4401 97 litre three way frig/freezer 240v/12v/LPG

• NEC N732E Microwave Oven

• Caprice 6000 4 gas burner cook top with grill and full oven.

• Range hood with lights and exhaust fan.

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• Two 65 watt Solar panels with 110 Amp hour deep cycle battery.

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WITH THE CHRISTMAS FUNCTION APPROACHING FAST TWO MORE PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO HELP DIMITHRI AND MEESHA PEREIRA. PLEASE CONTACT A COMMITTEE MEMBER: THANKYOU

A DIFFERENT WORLD THEN

By Joe Fletcher

I finished my apprenticeship in March 1950. In those days most apprentices had to attend Tech College

at night, in fact those who wished to advance to professional status had to attend college up to four

nights per week to obtain a Diploma Entrance Certificate to study for the A.S.T.C.

This meant these young men had a very limited social life, so when the last exams of the year were

completed their desire was to find a lady friend for the long Christmas holidays, and hopefully for

longer. Now these fellows were a bit smarter than most, and this is how they went about it.

There were two dance halls reasonably close to the Sydney Tech College, one in George Street Sydney

(the Trocadero), and one in City Road near Sydney Uni. called the Surryville. There were about six to

eight in the group, and I tagged along just for fun to the Surryville dance hall with them. The problem

was transport. Sydney was far smaller than nowadays, but had an effective tram and bus system, and

very few private cars were available, although petrol rationing had just finished.

We all joined in the dancing and socialising, and after an hour or so we convened to rationalise the

results, as follows -

I'll swap a Marrickville for an Eastern Suburbs" was one successful result, and later one very

presentable lady pointed directly at one of the young men and asked "where do you live?" he named a

suburb "you'll do" she said. Some of these swaps were quite successful.

Now what about poor old Joe? you say. Well he missed out, and had to wait another eight years before

he met and married Myra. They will be married sixty years next October.

Joe Fletcher -