A First Norton Shed Meeting

What could possibly go wrong? It was a meeting, not yet a workshop, and it took place at Norton’s Costa Coffee. Four guys were expected. Graham left his mobile phone at home. That meant he was not contactable by one of the 4 who was waiting outside Costa. Three were…

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Turning the Year

We might not have a Shed in Norton up and working but already there is interest from several prospective Shedders. On New Year’s Eve 4 guys are meeting over coffee at Costa’s to “mull and explore”. We should know more in a couple of weeks about the proposed venue and…

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A 3D Printed Shed

One of the tools available to, but not at, Norton Men’s Shed is a 3-D printer.  It uses filament to weave 3D objects. Why not experiment with a plaque of the Shed logo. Below is the first attempt. The text over the door has not reproduced well but version two…

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Covid-19 Not Easily Dismissed

Times have been very unsettling for some Shedders in some Sheds.  Handling the roller coaster of the pandemic. The necessity of isolation to shield or to prevent spread. It runs counter to the way of working of Sheds and what as Shedders we appreciate in the companionship and banter ….

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