All projects – Pentlands Men's Shed

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Men at work and an onlooker

Posted on 01/09/202305/09/2023 by Allmac

Currie Nursery “Bunny Hutch”

Posted on 19/06/202319/06/2023 by Iain Millar

In response to a request from Currie Nursery, Alastair “2 Sheds”, with help from other members, has built an architectural masterpiece to house two rabbits. Domino and Woody now have a superb hutch that has been constructed from a big storage box and a host of other components including a dog crate and some bathroom panels. With signs carved by Stewart, the whole installation looks fantastic and we hope that the bunnies enjoy their accommodation.

Balerno Nursery – Planters and Signs

Posted on 23/05/202323/05/2023 by Iain Millar

Jan agreed to take on a project for Balerno Nursery, to build some planters so that the children could learn about planting and growing flowers and vegetables. The job was quite sizeable, and Murray and others helped him to build these impressive, custom-designed items. Jan also engaged Stewart to carve some signs for the Nursery to highlight some of the items in the garden and playground area. We think the results are first class – and so do the leaders and teachers from the Nursery!

Murrayburn Mud Kitchen

Posted on 24/02/202324/02/2023 by Iain Millar

When we received a request for help from Murrayburn Primary School to build them a mud kitchen, Alastair “2 Sheds” McKenzie sprung into action and ended up creating a brilliant L-shaped, 2-sink kitchen that would make the average kitchen installer jealous!

Premises! The story in pictures.

Posted on 12/08/202212/08/2022 by Iain Millar

We obtained an old modular building to use as our new premises, and while it needed a lot of work, it was delivered to the site on 4 June 2021. With great excitement from all involved, it was swung into place by an expert truck / crane operator, and the real fun started as we refurbished it. This work remains ongoing however we are close to having a functional Shed workshop and meeting place.

Currie Primary School Projects update

Posted on 11/06/202226/10/2022 by Iain Millar

The Covid Pandemic imposed a huge amount of delay but Pentlands Men’s Shed eventually delivered some long-awaited projects for Currie Primary School. The school provided some wonderful feedback for the work carried out, and you can see the finished results below:

Currie Playgroup Assistance

Posted on 10/06/202210/06/2022 by Iain Millar

Stewart went along to Currie Playgroup where he sorted a few things out, including removing sharp edges from a gate, fitting a new latch to another gate leading to the main road, and fitting replacement casters with brakes onto a cabinet / bookshelf to make it safer. Nice one Stewart!

Laying Slabs the easy way

Posted on 10/06/202207/10/2022 by Allmac

Easy? Aye just watch the others do it!

*Been leaning on this thing for hours what am I supposed to do with it?*

*Bill with his pet slab , he takes it everywhere he goes*

*Ali Skinner can’t look! You putting it upside down ya edgit?*

*Ben Doonagin laying slab ably assisted by 2sheds and Bill*

Colinton Church Nativity Scene (2021)

Posted on 02/12/202102/12/2021 by AdminMensShed

This nativity scene at Colinton Church was constructed and first installed in December 2020 by Geoff, John, and Alister. The components were stored away after the festive season and re-installed by John and Rab at the start of December 2021.

Sensory Wall & Finger Guards

Posted on 30/11/202101/12/2021 by Iain Millar

Stewart has made a “Sensory Wall” for a local playgroup. ‘What’s a Sensory Wall?’ I hear you ask. An excellent question! It’s a board with all sorts of items attached. These make sounds, have different textures, move in different ways, and are all intended to give the children something to stimulate their minds. You’ll see what it is in the photos below.

While at the playgroup, Stewart also fitted “finger guards” to some doors, to prevent a recurrence of a child getting fingers caught when a door was closed.