Dalbeattie Men's Shed has the resources to undertake a number of very varied activities. If you are new to these skills, please remember to ask for help from other more experienced members. That's the "Shedding" experience! Please ensure you are signed off on any machines before you use them.
Woodworking is our primary activity in our very well equipped woodworking shop. We have a number of trade-rated machines including a 12" saw table, a planer/thicknesser, a router table, two band saws and two woodturning lathes.
With the aid of a grant, The Shed managed to purchase tools to punch, shear, bend, roll and rivet together strip and bar and to make decorative scrolls and twists.
We have a very busy picture framing studio. We are very competitively priced and proceeds are used to fund Shed activities. We buy mountboard, and mouldings to order and make up the frames in-house.
We have a dedicated area set aside for those with an interest in getting their hands dirty. Previously used to create the Skeoch cycle car, we now get involved with engine repair, go-karts, motorcycles and various other projects.
We undertake CNC engraving to make signs and plaques, frequently for projects completed in the woodworking section. We also carve text into chopping boards made by our members.
We have a number of computers and printers which can connect to the internet via our broadband connection. We also have a small range of electrical and electronic test equipment.
We have a 3D printer which we use to print three-dimensional plastic components and parts. This has been very useful in replicating brackets that are ultimately made in aluminium or steel for our Skeoch Cycle car project.
Our Secretary assumes responsibility for the very important administration of our Shed. He deals with sourcing of grants, insurance and tax, safety and data protection compliance amongst many other functions.
