Hi Members
On Monday, the 2nd March, being the Labour Day public holiday the shed will not be open
Cheers Roy
Hi Members
On Monday, the 2nd March, being the Labour Day public holiday the shed will not be open
Cheers Roy
The Shed has received a $5000 grant from the Western Australian State Government following the 2025 elections. This has enabled us to replace our old wood lathe, update one of our drill presses to a variable speed version, and to purchase a new battery operated orbital sander. Our thanks to John Carey and Frank Paolino for their ongoing support of our shed.

Hi members,
A reminder the shed will be closed with the last day at the shed before our Christmas closure will be Saturday 20th reopening on the 6th January 2026. On behalf on the committee, I would like to wish all members a Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.
Roy Haagman
Hi Members
As I’m sure you are aware cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and it is easy to get caught out.
The Commonwealth Bank will come in on Thursday at 10.30 to talk to us about new threats and reinforce what they have told us previously on how to avoid being caught out.
It is extremely important that we stay abreast with all the knowledge we can get so as not to be caught up in a scam and loose thousands of dollars.
Look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Roy
Hi members
To reiterate a few shed rules all sanding with the orbital sanders must be done outside the shed.
The handheld router must also only be used outside the shed.
Please continue to clean up after yourselves and do not use the blower to clean the shed floor.
The reason for this is to keep the dust level in the shed as low as possible.
The roof will be installed over the containers on Friday and in the next week or two a permanent power point will also be installed.
We are also planning to close in the back and improve the working area between the containers.
Inductions are now available for the new drill press and wood lathe. Please see Dave or Pete.
With the new tag on system on the saw stops it is important for you to ensure when you are finished to switch the saw off at both switches, the power switch and the tag on switch.
If you don’t switch off the tag on switch you won’t be logged off and if someone else comes and uses the saw and triggers the brake you will be responsible for a new brake and blade as
according to the computer you were the one logged on.
So please make sure you tag off when finished with the saw.
Cheers Roy
We would like to arrange a course on the new lathe. The person to give the course will be from the Joy of Wood. If you are interested in doing this 3-hour course, please let me know so I can plan and arrange it. The cost will be $30.00 per member with the shed subsidising the balance. Cheers Roy.
Hi Members. Please save this date for the Vincent Community Shed Lunch. It will be held from 12 noon.
We warmly encourage all members to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Vincent Community Shed. Here are the details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 7th August 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Shed, 10 Farmer Street, North Perth, WA
Please check your email for committee member nomination forms. If you’re interested in nominating, kindly complete and return the forms to Lynton or Roy as soon as possible.
Your participation is vital to the success of our community, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Sonora 1915 Gramophone Restoration Project.
Cabinet restored by Chris Wozniak from Vincent Community Shed.
December 2024 dates and events:
Hello members
Our festive lunch date is Saturday December 14th at 12 noon at the shed. All members plus friends and family welcome. There is a $15 charge per person paid before or on the day. Bring your own drinks.
Our last workshop day of 2024 is Saturday December 21st. We are closed for the Festive and New Year break. We will reopen on Monday January 6th 2025.
John Combes
Chairman
