It has been a busy summer at Men in Sheds MK, with community projects keeping our workshops occupied and plenty more lined up for the autumn.
Our woodworkers have completed several outdoor library commissions, most of which have now been delivered, alongside bird boxes, compost bins and other items for Abbey Hill Golf Centre. Attention is now turning to furniture and equipment for local primary schools, made possible by generous funding from our partners at WD-40.
The metalwork shop has also seen a steady flow of repairs and fabrication projects, putting members’ machining, welding and general fixing skills to good use.
Meanwhile, Shed member Allan Gallop is leading a project to restore the much-loved frog clock in Midsummer Place, central Milton Keynes. Created by inventor and author Kit Williams, the clock has been out of action for some time. Understanding its mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems is the first step towards bringing it back to life. It is an exciting challenge for the Makerspace and Shed, and we look forward to sharing progress.
There is good news for our machining facilities too. Thanks to the generosity of Milton Keynes College, the Shed and Makerspace have received two desktop four-axis CNC milling machines, with a further three destined for other Sheds. Member Dave Patel, who previously supervised the machines as workshop manager at the College, will provide instruction and support to help members develop their skills.
Thank you to our members, partners and supporters for helping us turn practical skills into projects that benefit the wider community.
