Shed Shavings January 2013

The Newsletter of the
No 23. Jan/Feb 2013
Greetings Shedders
In this Issue:
Welcome to your first 2013 edition of Shavings; let’s
make this year a bumper and successful year for
Our Shed.
Membership Matters – 2013 renewals, are
your details correct?, our youngest recruit
Project Shed Progress – corporate donation,
the Plaster Club, lining and air conditioning the
meeting room, common room kitchen upgrade
The Gantry Hoist – installation, care and use
Community Work – Rotary book sale help,
installing play equipment, a wheelchair access
ramp, school craft sessions, restoring school
desks, the Port Seniors’ Expo
Shedder’s Ladies – a new initiative?
Money Matters – no grants, raffle results
Metalwork – Shedder’s project No.4: toolmaker Steve Wertich’s bespoke tooling, the
new HAFCO milling machine
Metalwork Health – galvanised metals
Shed Tip – ferrous metal lanoline protection
Woodwork – wooden jigsaws, a natural wax
finish for toys, fence paling crafts
Shedder’s Project – No.5: Russell Ebb’s
Mecanno & Mamod steam engine restoration
Ironman 2013 – planning, volunteering
NOTICES – Loads of ...
Any Other Business –- contacts, notes,
classifieds, ...
Our Sponsors and Supporters
The Editorial
e part of Your Shed.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Membership–O–Meter
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2013 Renewals — Membership renewals are due
by the 1st March, so would those members who have
not yet renewed please complete a form (attached to
this newsletter) and bring/send it in.
How to Pay — In person at the 19th February BBQ
meeting or by posting a cheque to either the LMS
address (PO Box 166 Laurieton 2443) or direct to
the treasurer John Denyer (PO Box 33, Bonny Hills
2445).
Have your details changed? — For example your
address, contact numbers, etc?
If so, please
provide details when you renew or contact
Membership Registrar Paul Nossiter with the
changes.
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NEXT MEETINGS
Tuesday 19th February 2013
Problems? — If you have any problems renewing
your membership, please contact Paul Nossiter or
any committee member (see contact list at end of
newsletter).
Tuesday 19th March 2013
… the 3rd Tuesday Every Month
We have a big financial hump at the beginning of the
year (insurances mainly, which are rising faster than
the recent floods – but not receding!) so prompt
payment would be much appreciated.
Future Disclaimers – Rather than put a disclaimer
(LMS does not endorse or recommend ... check it
yourself, ...) on articles where we think it advisable,
we’ll be revisiting the slowly obsolescing concept of
common sense and a single disclaimer will now
appear on the front of future newsletters.
And don’t forget you can pay your membership
forward if you like – help out and get a discount.
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The Shed’s Newest Recruit
Corporate Donation of Materials
We’re going for the Guinness Book of Records
“Australia’s youngest shedder”. Just joined at the
tender age of six months is potential future AMSA
president James from Canberra. Any relationship
with the Scribe is purely coincidental. James is our
first “Associate Member”. He’s fully financial but has
no voting rights, no workshop usage rights – either
supervised or unsupervised, is not covered by our
insurances, cannot stand for office (for at least 17½
years anyway), and cannot attend meetings unless
by written invitation signed by at least two members
of the committee. Apart from that he’s got full access
to the shed! It’s just as well that an anonymous
benefactor pays his fees for him.
At January’s meeting it was announced that Paul
Gee of Bunnings Port Macquarie has facilitated the
donation from the manufacturers (Villaboard from
James Hardie and Gyprok from CSR) of all the wall
and ceiling lining boards needed to line the entire
meeting room end of the complex. So many thanks
to Paul for his support, yet again.
In an effort to steer him in the right direction from the
word go, here we see “shedder 206” with his first
useful Christmas present. All he had to say was:
“gee, Grandpa;
and you’ve only
got the Ozito;
snigger ..”
This means that in addition to lining the computer
room (as originally envisaged under the buy-a-sheet
scheme), the meeting room, office, kitchen and
ablution areas will now also be fully lined. We did,
however, have to buy the wall and ceiling insulation
in order to progress the lining. Shed plasterer
Gordon Wilson is doing the work assisted by
volunteer shedders who provide the labour.
PROJECT SHED — PROGRESS
The Meeting Room and the Shed’s “Buy a
Sheet of Gyprock” Scheme
A while ago we started a scheme, now affectionately
referred to as “The Plaster Club”, to help finish the
meeting room end of the shed by asking people to
donate (the cost of) a sheet of Gyprock. On
completion of the work, the donors’ support will be
recognised on a wall plaque mounted in the area.
We’ve saved a bit more expense thanks to the loan
of trestles and planks from Ian Collins and a panel
lifter from Graeme Bailey. The Shed has purchased
a portable mini scaffold (at cost from Bunnings) and
this will go into the shed’s “tool pool” for future use.
To date, $1,230 has been donated, but this has now
been topped up by a very generous donation of
$900 from our wood turner Bruce Curtis. Bruce runs
a wood working gallery full time (Blue Gum Gallery
at Kew) and has had limited time available recently
to continue putting in time and effort to the shed
(Bruce is one of our original coal face guys). So
Bruce decided to make the significant cash donation
in lieu of his “attendance” at the shed. Bruce’s
donation couldn’t have come at a better time, so our
thanks go to Bruce.
The “Plaster Club”
So what about the “Plaster Club’s” donations to the
scheme? Although we are getting most of the
material for free, there are still other costs involved
in getting the walls lined, insulated, painted, etc.
Fortuitously, the estimate for the basic lining work is
just over $2,000 and so the Plaster Club funds will
now enable us to pay for the bulk of the work. The
Plaster Club still seeking donations, particularly to
offset the cost of buying the insulation.
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The Air Conditioning
Dr David Allen arranged for the donation of the air
conditioning unit being removed from the Mount
View Medical Services Centre Laurieton during
recent works there. The system is currently being
installed and commissioned by the company Energy
Air; we are providing the materials and Energy Air
provides the manpower and expertise at no cost to
the Shed.
The Computer Room/Library lined
Your management committee would like to thank the
following shedders for their
support to the scheme: Keith
Aiken, Ronald Allen, Fred
Beard, Phillip Bowman, Ray
Buxton,
Clive
Chapman,
Bruce
Charsley,
Steve
Constantine, Peter Coxon,
Richard Curry, Bruce Curtis,
Paul Donoghue, Phil Dreoni,
Russell Ebbs, Leslie Gould,
Austin Grice, Bill Hancock, Peter Hanley, Mick
Horton, Barry Hume, Don Jardine, Milton Job, Alan
Kershaw, Stan Law, Dennis Locke, George
Makinson, Paul Nossiter, Paul Prosser, Glenn
Roberson, Edward Seltin, Neville Selwood, Wade
Sinclair, Russell Smallman, Frazer Taylor, Howard
Trott, Dave Wells, Stephen Wertich, Ray Wilson,
Reg Wood, John Wright and Ken Young.
The internal unit fitted and plumbed and the ducting
in prior to lining
And a New Kitchen for the Common Room
During renovations at the Queens Lake Retirement
Village, this surplus kitchen was removed for us by
local builder Ken Martin. It now provides more
useable facilities in the common room. A new
worktop was obtained at cost price and the kitchen
installed by a “Tiger Team” led by Fred Beard.
Our apologies if you’ve made a donation but your
name has not been included above. If so, just let
the scribe know so that we have the complete list of
donors.
Electrician Wade Sinclair installs the electrics
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Care and Safety Instructions for
Gantry, Girder Trolley and Chain Hoist
THE NEW GANTRY HOIST
Thanks to donations
of material and time
and effort from a
group
of
metalinclined shedders, the
gantry with its trolley
and chain hoist is now
up and running in the
metalwork
shop.
Gibson engineering of
Kendall provided all
the metal needed to
assemble the girder
and uprights for the
gantry, and the scribe donated the trolley and chain
hoist. Glen (Mr MG) Roberson took the lead for
assembly and erection, ably assisted by several
others.
WARNING
IMPROPER USE OF GANTRY HOIST EQUIPMENT
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The following minimum Safety Precautions apply to
the operation, maintenance and care of the gantry,
trolley, chain hoist and associated rigging gear.
Before use
 Check the condition of the equipment for signs of
damage or other hazards; do not use if damaged
or mal-functioning or if the gantry (girder and
legs) is damaged, misaligned or loose in its
mountings.
 Know the weight of the load to be lifted; check
the equipment Safe Working Loads (SWL); never
lift more than lesser of the SWL shown on the
hoist and trolley identification plates.
 Ensure that all rigging gear used in conjunction
with the gantry hoist is rated at no less than the
lesser of SWL of the chain hoist and trolley.
 Ensure all hooks used for lifting are fitted with a
safety catch, moused, or so shaped as to prevent
the load coming off the hook.
 Never use a twisted, kinked, damaged or
stretched load chain.
 Never use a modified, deformed or damaged
hook.
 Always check that, if used, hook latches work
correctly; replace missing or damaged latches.
Glen Roberson (right) and Peter Coxon
working on the “legs”.
While in operation
 Never use a hoist for any purpose for which it
was not designed.
 Never use a hoist for lifting, supporting or moving
a person.
 Never lift or move loads above or in close
proximity to a person.
 Never crawl underneath a suspended load.
 Never support a load on the tip of a hook; make
sure that the load is properly seated in the hook.
 Never use the hoist chain as a sling.
 Never swing a suspended load.
 Use steadying lines to guide and maintain control
over the load.
IF UNSURE
If you are unsure or concerned about any aspect of
the condition or use of the gantry, trolley, chain hoist
or associated rigging gear, do not use the equipment
but contact the duty supervisor.
Jim (ha, ha; that camera ain’t switched on) Ramsay
stabilises Don Jardine as Don “mouses” the hook on
the chain hoist.
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COMMUNITY WORK
When all else fails,
read the instructions!
Rotary book sale 2013 -The Rotary Club of Laurieton
occupy four bays of our annex
shed and, in return, make an
annual donation towards our
shed operating costs. Come
annual Rotary book sale time,
we also provide some muscle
to help Rotary move the stock from storage to the
sale venue – the Laurieton school.
So on the morning of January 3rd, a bunch of
shedders turned up to lend a hand
And then, having read the instructions ...
Loading up
And, of course, boys will be boys ....
Reg Wood
Delivering -- some Shed muscle;
Milton Job and Ray Wilson
Installing Play Equipment
A young Port Macquarie lad (6 years old and, sadly,
a leukaemia sufferer) has just returned from a bout
of treatment and so, to try and make the lad’s life
just a wee bit easier, an anonymous donor
presented the family with a rather fine set of play
equipment. So off went shedders—and seasoned
tradesmen—Stuart Grierson, Reg Wood and Peter
Groves to erect it. And to give the family a bit of a
break, president Rob has donated a week’s holiday
at the Sea Shells resort. A very nice thank you letter
from the family is now on display at the signing-on
area notice board.
Stuart Grierson
Peter Groves
We do not stop playing because we
grow old; we grow old because we
stop playing.
This sort of activity is one of the “raison d’êtres” of
the men’s shed movement.
Benjamin Franklin, (American statesman, scientist,
philosopher, printer, writer and inventor; 1706-1790)
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Wheelchair Access Ramp – a Joint LMS and
Rotary Club Project
The Shedder’s Ladies
Gentlemen, we have an idea. There’s a whole lot of
untapped talent out there amongst our “Ladies”, so
now we have the shed up and running, why not ask
our ladies to become involved? Perhaps a Friday
group in the meeting room to start with? How they
could become involved, and support their menfolk,
might be something for our ladies to think about.
We’ve been approached by the North Coast Area
Health Service to construct a disabled person’s
access ramp for a wheelchair-bound resident of the
Haven Caravan park. The Laurieton Rotary Club will
provide the materials and we shedders will build and
install the ramp. We’re now just waiting for the
official go ahead from van park management.
Shedder’s Ladies
School Craft Sessions Resume
This year we’re been invited back to the St Joseph’s
aftercare program to continue with the popular
hands-on craft sessions for the children. The first
sessions were planned for January but, due to very
few children attending aftercare over this holiday
period, the sessions have been deferred to the next
school holidays. We will also be extending these
sessions to the Kendal Preschool following a
successful pilot run at the preschool last year.
Renovating School Furniture
Remember these desks (the scribe’s had porcelain
ink wells and cast iron legs, but that’s another
story)? Well, we’ll be renovating this one for the
Kendall preschool (and we have another in storage
waiting its turn).
“I ate something that disagreed with me –
my husband.”
MONEY MATTERS
Grants; or No Grants — Shed committee reps
met with Leslie Williams on the 1st February to hear
how our application for government funding to help
complete the shed complex went. State MP Kevin
Humphries advised that we were unsuccessful in
obtaining financial assistance; but he did suggest a
few grants that we might follow up. But we haven’t
given up – we’re going again, this time for $40,000
to complete the concreting, site entrance, etc.
The Port Seniors’ Expo
Raffle Results – Drawn on the 29th January
The LMS has been invited to participate in the
March Seniors’ Expo at Port Panthers, where we’ll
be putting on a “PR” display about what the Shed
does and what it can provide to the senior
community in the area.
1st prize (A week’s holiday at Sea Shells Resort
donated by Rob Rule) – Anne, with ticket No. 622
2nd prize ($200 Blue Gum Wood Gallery voucher)
– Bob, with ticket No. 1224
3rd prize (Car air conditioning service by Scott Doney
Autos, Laurieton) – Linda, with ticket No. 671
4th prize (Car detailing by Golden Touch, Laurieton)
– Carol, with ticket No. 927
5th prize (A wrist watch from Laurieton Jewellers)
– Nigel with ticket No. 1832
Utterly Useful less iNFO
 4,000 people are injured by
teapots every year.
 In Spanish, “Colgate” translates
into: “go hang yourself”.
 Kleenex tissues were originally
used as filters in gas masks.
 The colour of yak’s milk is pink.
Some Rewards for Our Efforts — The Australia
Day BBQ at Woolworths Lake Cathie cleared $397;
the Bunnings BBQ on the 13th January raised nearly
$800; and the Big Raffle drawn on 29th January
raised something over $3,000 (the final figure to be
advised). WELL DONE ALL.
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METALWORK
Shedders Project No. 4 – Steve Wertich’s
Bespoke Tooling
Many who’ve visited the woodwork shop recently
have been admiring the little wooden box that
Steve’s been beavering away at. But it’s not the box
that is getting the attention; it’s what’s in it.
Steve, a toolmaker who learnt his trade at Massey
Ferguson in Victoria, has spent around 100 hours
developing a set of quick change tool holders for a
line boring machine used in the mining equipment
industry. Steve’s son, also a Steve, runs the on-site
machining side of a mining equipment maintenance
company out there in the depths of NSW. Young
Steve gave his pa the job of coming up with a device
to replace the existing, time-consuming “tool post”
(which requires the removal of four bolts each time
adjustment or replacement is required) with a device
that’s quicker and easier to use on the job.
A typical job for a line borer
So Steve (Big Steve) designed and built a set of
three quick change tool holders (a dedicated holder
tailored for each of three different shaft diameters)
that only the requires the un-nipping of two Allen
bolts to adjust or replace each boring tool. Steve
used 4140 steel, a versatile chromium-molybdenum
alloy steel and the most commonly used of the high
tensile steels. 4140 contains 1% chromium, which
isn't enough to make it a stainless steel but does
add to its overall toughness.
One of the three quick release tool holders
But Wait; There’s More!
In the November edition
of Shed Shavings we
talked
about
how
fortunate we’ve been
with
donations
of
equipment to fit out the
workshops. Steve has
very generously continued
this trend by donating
this brand spanking
new Hare & Forbes
(Hafco)
Metalmaster
model HM-48 milling
and drilling machine to
the machine shop.
Camera-shy Steve (seen fleetingly top right) with his
boxed set of line boring tool holders
Line boring is the process of machining two or
more in-line bores to restore concentricity and
roundness to the bores. Most line boring jobs
involve restoring bores in which bearings or bearing
sleeves are fitted.
So on behalf of all our
shedders, your committee
would like to thank
Steve for his generosity
and support.
To watch a typical line borer in action, see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_emb
edded&v=HA70jNcLK1M
The Hafco HM-48
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Removal methods include mechanical removal with,
for example, a high speed wire cup brush or 60/120
grit flapper wheels, or acid removal using, for
example, Muriatic Acid. Removal using heat is NOT
recommended. The removal method depends on
type of coating, e.g. whether electroplated or hot
dipped. Appropriate precautions must be taken
when removing galvanising coatings.
HEALTH — METALWORKING
WORKING WITH GALVANISED METALS
Galvanised metals will invariably be worked with, or
stocked in, the workshops. All shedders should be
aware of the potential health risks arising when
working with galvanised metals.
Galvanized metals are treated primarily with zinc to
prevent rust, but the zinc coating process also
involves trace amounts of other metals including
lead, aluminium, chromium and manganese. These
materials can create health hazards when cutting,
welding, brazing, burning, drilling, grinding, or even
engraving, galvanised metals. The hazards arise
from dust particles, gases and fumes.
Minimising the Risks
 Know what you’re doing or find someone who
does.
 Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).
 Never weld galvanised metal in a confined space.
 Keep your head and breathing zone out of any
fumes or dust and do not breathe these in; never
take chances with welding fumes or dust
particles; remove or avoid them.
 Perform hot work or machining of galvanised
materials in the open air or, if inside work is
unavoidable, ensure sufficient ventilation and
exhaust, particularly at the work area, e.g.
exhaust at the arc of a weld, use a wet slurry
process for removing the coating), etc.
Zinc oxide fume is the most common hazard
associated with welding galvanized metals.
Exposure can lead to a condition known as metal
fume fever, an acute allergic condition caused
primarily by overexposure to the fumes. It’s a short–
term illness with classic flu–like symptoms but
(according to the literature) there are no known
long–term effects. Other metallic elements, such as
copper and magnesium, may cause similar effects.
Symptoms of metal fume fever include headache,
fever, chills, muscle aches, thirst, nausea, vomiting,
chest soreness, fatigue, gastrointestinal pain,
weakness, and tiredness. The symptoms usually
start several hours after exposure and the attack
may last from six to 24 hours, with complete
recovery generally occurring–without medical
intervention–within 24 to 48 hours. High levels of
exposure may cause a metallic or sweet taste in the
mouth, dry and irritated throat, thirst, and coughing
at the time of the exposure.
Shed Tips
Serious about protecting ferrous metals?
A tip from toolmaker Steve Wertich
Dissolve some lanolin (a basic ingredient of many
commercial protective substances) in kerosene and
bring up to heat (hot, but NOT approaching bowling
point). Dip the item to be protected in the hot mix for
24 hours during which time the lanolin will be
absorbed into the pores of the steel to provide a
good general protection for normal conditions.
Other Zinc Side Effects
Cutting Zinc chloride (a skin and respiratory
irritant) released while cutting galvanized metal can
produce other side effects. The fumes and dust
irritate the skin, eyes, lungs and mucous
membranes. Zinc chloride dust on the skin often
produces contact dermatitis, rashes or chemical
burns. Use the same precautions to avoid other zinc
side effects as you would for metal fume fever, with
protective gear and a well-ventilated work area. Use
protective gloves, long sleeves and goggles to stop
the zinc dust or fumes from contacting your eyes
and skin.
Lanolin, commonly referred as
wool fat or wool grease, is a
natural wax found in animal wool,
especially the wool from sheep.
It’s been in use for thousands of
years as an effective anti-corrosion and
waterproofing agent for a wide variety of materials.
An 80 year old woman appeared before a judge
accused of shop lifting. The judge asked her, "What
did you steal?" "A small tin of peaches", she replied.
The judge then asked her why she had stolen the
peaches, and she replied that she was hungry. “How
many peaches were in the tin?” asked the judge. “6"
she replied. So the judge said, "Then I’ll give you 6
days in jail." Before the judge could finish, the
woman's husband asked the judge if he could
speak. The judge said, "What is it?" "She also stole
a large tin of peas" replied the husband.
Grinding There is a gap in information surrounding
the potential hazards of grinding galvanized metal
(e.g. grinding off the zinc coating to achieve a better
weld). The dust created as a grinding (and cutting)
by-product should always be treated as a potential
source of harmful toxicants.
The zinc coating may be removed from the work
piece on both sides of the area to be worked,
clearing 50mm-100mm (2-4 inches) on either side.
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WOODWORK
News from the woodworking area is a bit thin this
month so, unless you “chippies” want to be eclipsed
by the metalworkers, you lot need to let the scribe
know what’s “going down” in the woodwork shop!
The woodworking shop did get going on the first day
of opening after the Christmas break, with a bit of
wood turning happening as well.
A Natural, Non-Toxic Wax Finish for Toys
This finish is said to give a warm glow and soft-tothe-touch finish to newly made wooden toys (or any
wooden items) or when re-finishing older ones. The
finish wipes clean with a damp cloth.
The mix comprises 475ml (1 pint) of mineral (nonvegetable) oil such as liquid paraffin, or paraffin oil,
and one heaped and firmly packed ½ cup measure
of small beeswax shavings.
Jigsaw Puzzles
In a metal pan over a low temperature, the oil is
slowly heated to 65 degrees C (150F) maximum (to
avoid a flash fire). A clip-on thermometer is used in
order to keep its tip in the centre of the liquid and not
against the pan itself); the beeswax shavings are
loosely added to the hot oil and stirred for about 15
minutes (whilst keeping an eye on the temperature)
until the liquid is completely clear and all beeswax
dissolved. The hot liquid is carefully poured into a
storage container and allowed to cool until it forms a
solid paste (this takes about two hours, or cooling
can be accelerated in the freezer). The utensils used
are cleaned using hot water and dishwashing liquid.
Bill Hancock is taking the lead in making wooden jig
saw puzzles as a recreational, training and fund
raising activity.
If you want to see this process on screen, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI5EJ9E-rp8
The bases are cut from thin craftwood or, at a pinch,
plywood (which doesn’t cut as cleanly as craftwood
on the scroll saw). Glued to these are pictures taken
from “appropriate” calendars, illustrated books, and
similar sources. When the glue has dried, the jig
saw pattern is cut using the scroll saw.
Wanted – Fence Palings with “Character”
To craft rustic items such as: …
Materials Needed – Bill is now looking for:
 pieces of good craftwood or ply;
 suitable pictures (particularly from illustrated
children’s books suitable for puzzles for young
children), untorn and unfolded pictures;
 paint or varnish – for general craftwork; and
 wire coat hangers (clean and straight) for toymaking (e.g. those cool woodpeckers).
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SHEDDER’S PROJECT No.5
Shedder Russell Ebbs sent along these snaps of
two model live steam engines from the 1950 to 1970
era. Russell would like to restore them and is looking
for advice; and perhaps a little assistance?
Russell’s 2nd project ...
The first engine, shown below, is a Meccano Steam
Engine circa 1970 (the Mamod company actually
built this model of engine for Meccano).
Russell’s 1st project ...
... and one that’s
obviously had very
little use.
For many years, live steam
engines were made and sold
under the Meccano brand, although they were not
made by Meccano. Earlier examples were just
vertical steam engines, typical of the time, sold
under the Meccano name. The first to be specially
designed for Meccano was introduced in 1928. This
was a vertically boilered engine in a chassis
designed to work with Meccano models. From 1965
to 1976, Mamod made a steam engine for Meccano,
the design of which was based on the 1928 version,
with a similar chassis but using a standard Mamod
horizontal boiler and engine parts. The model had
no official model number, being known simply as the
Meccano steam engine.
...
For a demo of a working one, see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUc_Xzfe0e8
'Mamod' is a British maker
specialising in live steam
models. The company was
founded in 1937 in Birmingham
UK by Geoffrey Malins (the name is a contraction of
'Ma' lins 'Mod' els'). Malins started off making steam
engines under the Hobbies brand name but soon
started selling them under the Mamod name. The
first models were stationary steam engines and,
much later, Mamod also produced live steam road
rollers, traction engines, steam wagons and other
road vehicles. The models were aimed at the toy
market, being easy to operate at safe (low) boiler
pressures; they were not sold as accurate scale
models.
... and a brand new
one, unused from 1970.
Most Mamod models use simple but effective
oscillating cylinders, usually single-acting. Some
engines have regulators either in the steam feed or
exhaust but the simpler engines run unregulated or
have a simple reversing mechanism to alter the cutoff, thus controlling the power/speed and direction of
rotation. Early models had single or multi-wick lamps
or, from the 1950’s, vapourising spirit burners.
Russell’s second engine is a Mamod Model SE1
Stationary Steam Engine with the spirit burner circa
1958. The raised base indicates it’s a post 1954
model (before that, they just had a flat plate base).
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Ironman 2013
NOTICES – PLEASE READ
 Fire Hose Reels, Fire Doors and Escape
Routes — Keep Clear At All Times. Never
place anything against fire doors (either side).
 Wear Correct Footwear — when in workshops
and when working outside (e.g. if operating
motorised garden machinery). The minimum
standard in the workshops is enclosed shoes (but
work boots are preferred); open toed shoes, e.g.
sandals or flip flops, are not permitted in the
workshops, whether or not you are working there.
 Clean Your Machine — after you’ve used a
machine, clean it and around it; properly dispose
of the dust, swarf or shavings you’ve created.
 Conserve Electricity — turn off the lights in
unoccupied areas (workshops, office, kitchen,
etc.); don’t habitually throw all the light switches
but only light where you’re working and where
required for safety reasons (our electricity bill is
around $900 per quarter and this is bound to rise
significantly as more use is made of the shed).
It’s on again for 2013
(Sunday 5th May). Based
on experience gained
during Ironman 2012, the committee is about to sign
an agreement with the Ironman organisers to man
the Camden Haven end of the course in 2013. This
year we’re more confident and hope to fully man all
intersections without the need for outside assistance
(thus all funds raised will go to the Shed).
Treasurer John Denyer, who did an excellent job last
year despite being new to this sort of event, will take
the lead again. Volunteers are needed to set up
signs, etc., at the start of the event and man
intersections along the route throughout the day.
Planning has now started and volunteers are already
coming forward, so volunteer now to “book” your
favourite/most convenient intersection.
Phone John on 6584 8098 or contact any committee
member.
Last year around 35 shedders participated and the
number of volunteers boosted by relatives, friends
and neighbours. In total we expect to need about
105 volunteers, so talk to each other, ‘phone around
and get a group of mates/friends/relatives together
and bid for your spot. But Wait; There’s More — an
after party at the LUSC!
Any Other Business
Membership Inquiries
For information on shed activities or membership,
contact Robert Rule (President) on 6559 8612 or
Paul Nossiter (Membership Registrar) on 6586 3911.
FEBRUARY HEADS UP
Contacts – your Management Committee
 February Day Trip Tuesday 26th –Motorcycle
Museum and Will Hagen’s Pit Stop; book now.
 Photo Competition – your entries in by the
February monthly meeting please.
 David Baker’s cooking classes resume.
 Raffle ticket sellers needed for: Coles Laurieton
— 20th February; Woolworths Lake Cathie — 7th,
th
st
th;
th;
14 , 21 and 28 Woolworths Lakewood — 15
th
River Walk Markets — Sunday 17
 Motocross Marshalling — Sunday 24th
President
Robert Rule 6559 8612
Mob: 0408 652 242
[email protected]
Vice President
Rob Ritchie 6559 8832
[email protected]
Secretary
Austin Grice 6559 6587
[email protected]
Treasurer
John Denyer 6584 8098
[email protected]
Members: Clive Chapman (6586 3744), Stuart
Grierson (6585 5835) & Barry Hume (6580 3007)
Membership Registrar: Paul Nossiter 6586 3911
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Social & Recreation Sub-committee:
Convenor: Milton Job – 6559 8076
OH&S Sub-committee:
Convenor: John Denyer – 6584 8098
Fundraising Sub-committee:
Convenor: Rob Ritchie – 6559 8832
Communications & Publications:
Clive Chapman – 6586 3744
 Peter Hanley is under the weather and has
withdrawn from the committee; Clive Chapman
has been voted on to take Peter’s place.
 Allan Kershaw will perform the duties of shed
“meet and greet man” to welcome new members
and show visitors around.
 Tuesday’s morning teas have been cancelled
until further notice due to the fitting out work on
the meeting room.
 Motocross starts up again this month; marshals
will be needed throughout the year as usual.
 The guest speaker for the 19th February monthly
BBQ meeting will be Penny Lavender from the
Camden Haven Meals On Wheels group.
Shed Shavings – Scribe
For newsletter matters, contact Clive ‘the Scribe’
on 6586 3744 or e-mail [email protected].
Back Copies – If you would like back copies of
Shed Shavings, please contact the scribe.
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Classifieds
WANTED
 Aged fence palings – for woodwork.
 Wooden jigsaw materials – craftwood or ply,
calendars and pictures, illustrated books.
 Wood craft materials – paint, varnish.
 Wire coat hangers (Bill Hancock)
 Those snap lock bags that the Focus magazine
is delivered in (Bill Hancock).
 Minibus drivers – Queens Lake Retirement
Village needs casual drivers to run residents into
town; a class C licence is required.
 Crew Members – for David Hart’s sailing boat;
no experience necessary; ‘phone David on 6559
9381.
VOLUNTEERS’ CALENDAR
Raffle Ticket Sellers
Sit, chat, recruit, sell the odd ticket …
Coles, Laurieton
20th February
8th, 16th and 20th March
Woolworth’s, Lake Cathie
7th, 14th, 21st and 28th February
7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March
Woolworth’s, Lakewood
15th February
9th and 22nd March
Other Donations – Thanks to:
 John Wright for paints.
 Norm Tootell for the contents of his garage.
 Anonymous donor for chest freezer and oven.
River Walk Markets
Man the Shed’s info stall, sell tickets, ..
Sunday 17th February
Sunday 17th March
Can you spare a few hours?
FOR SALE
The Shed Garage Sale
Contact: Rob Ritchie on 6559 8832, mob: 0438
290265 or e-mail [email protected]
Trundle beds (2), fancy swivel chairs (4), computer
desk (modern), outdoor setting – glass top & 6
chairs, outdoor setting – white & 4 chairs, dining
suite – solid table & 6 upholstered chairs, pine
coffee table, small cabinets – various styles (4), rug,
stools (3), lounge suite – sofa & recliners + loose
covers, Sony TV, LG DVD player, Strong set top
box, motorised lawn edger, small electrical items,
and quantities of linen.
Come and have a look – no fancy prices, just make
an offer and take it away.
And finally, some Shed Law.
The Law of Public Speaking:
 Parking Spaces on site – Do you want to store a
caravan, a boat, or something similar?
 Eggs – $2.50 per half dozen; see Brian Hanley.
 Cold drinks – in the fridge: $2.
“A closed mouth gathers no feet”.
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SPONSORS and SUPPORTERS
Alan Taylor & Greg Knight, engineers
IronMan Australia
Amalgamated Pest Control
Jim Anderson gravel supplies
Australian Hearing, Port Macquarie
Joe Malineack Truck hire Johns River
Bill Baker truck hire
Kendall Community Op Shop
Blue Gum Wood Gallery Kew, Bruce Curtis
Kumbak Bakery North Haven
Bluescope Steel Port Macquarie
Laurieton Hotel Motel
Bluesdale Nursery Wauchope
Laurieton United Services Club
Bob Geering concrete pumping
Lyn Richardson, environmental services
Boral Cement
Martin Electrical Laurieton
Boral Timber
Martin Lighting & Electrical
Brian Buckett, architect
Murray Dalton, surveyor
Bunning’s Port Macquarie
Noel Dixon excavations
Camden Haven Curtains & Floors
North Coast Commercial Doors Wauchope
Community Health Centre Camden Haven
Paul Gasnier Plumbing
Constable Screen Printing Port Macquarie
Phillip Higgins Laurieton, solicitor
Daintry Gerrand – ID, landscape management
Retravision Wauchope
D and A Bench Tops Wauchope
Riverview Service Centre North Haven
David Pensini, fire prevention
Rod Frazier, construction certifier
Designer Kitchens
Rod Page, arborist
Dollar Savers Building Supplies Laurieton
Ross Hanslow, land lease and works
Eastland Truss and Timber
Rotary Club of Laurieton
Fair Dinkum Sheds
Scott Doney Autos Laurieton
Farrawell Aluminium Port Macquarie
Scott’s Bakery Laurieton
Gibsons Manufacturing, Kendall
Sprague & Associates, Port Macquarie
Growers Market Port Macquarie
Timbertown Kitchens & Glass, Wauchope
Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club
Tradelink Plumbing Supplies P’Macquarie
Holiday Coast Credit Union
Wiggly Tail Butchers Laurieton
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