Indooroopilly Men's Shed

16/10/2026

We popped in to see the art group today. Just have a look at the quality of the work underway. The boys informed it only takes a few months of practice to get to this level.

Great work guys.

13/10/2026

One of our members came in today with a possum problem. A mommy possum has moved in with a baby onboard, on the top shelf of his workshop. The advice was...just make them comfortable.

So a new possum box was made and installed. Amazing turn around.

12/10/2026

We did a check in with the Bike guys today. It seems they have branched out and a Ninebot G2 fully modified has come in for a service. Who knew they did Scooters.

It does not look to good. Burn out tire, broken break cable and lever and light. The Father's owner tells us that the son did not crash it. What do you think????

08/10/2026

The new formed Mens shed asked for a favour today. A new Cox Box holder. For those that don't know when big rowing boats go down the water they have a little computer on board called a 'Cox box'.

Anyway it's not finished just yet but looking good so far. It's great to see Mens Sheds working together to help each other!

24/09/2026

Sorry all, we have been busy with renovation preparation and been a bit quiet. One big job going out soon has been a donation bin for foodbank. You will see it at Taringa Coles in a few weeks. Here you can see Workshop manager Paul working hard with his assistant manager Rab (taking photos). A bog job but a worthy cause. Good on you boys!

06/09/2026

Preparations for starting the Shed extension begins

Before work can begin on the Shed extension the container at the park end of the Shed needed to be moved. More than 10 years ago we received approval from BCC to “temporarily” install a container between the end of the Shed and the park. Alan Harrison organising a buyer for it and it needed to be moved so that a truck with a tilt tray access it to take it away. This meant moving it from its location at the end of the Shed and turning it 90⁰ not impacting on car parking spaces. Sounds easy right!!??

The plan was to use Wes’ Jeep to drag it from its location clear of the end of the Shed, turn it through 90⁰ onto the carpark, and then pull it straight back under the trees, all without damaging the container, the Shed, the bollards and trees in the park, the bitumen surface in the carpark, Wes’ car or anybody sustain an injury! As they say; “what could possibly go wrong!”

So the fun was scheduled for 2pm on Saturday afternoon as there were no activities at The Hub and the carpark was empty. There were 3 supervisors present, Rab, Bill, Mike, and Wes the driver, each with a walkie/talkie. Extensive hazard identification and risk management was done, the container was jacked up boards put in place under one corner, Wes’ sn**ch strap was connected and the Jeep handled the moving with ease. After many such repeated manoeuvres the container was re-positioned as required and NOTHING DID GO WRONG! ON Sunday Paul organised the truck and away it went.

Well done everybody and special thanks to Wes, Allan, Rab, Bill, Mike, Paul and Allan. A job well done, the shed is still standing and no one has to fill out incident reports.

22/08/2026

Rab Thynne

Yesterday we had the pleasure of awarding the Shed Legend Award to Rab Thynne. He joined us about 18 months ago and what a journey it has been. He started off with the 3D printing and Laser cutting. Then quickly took over the IT to push us to the cloud (we are still working out what that means).

This was followed by pushing for higher standards in the workshop. He partnered with the old workshop manager Paul and between the two of them rebuilt the standards of the Workshop.

Then there was the charity work. He has a love for supporting the elderly and more specifically the financially distressed. We have posted on this before but he just gets out and helps them where they need it and never asks for thanks.

So to Rab we raise our glasses to you. Thankyou for choosing Indooroopilly Men's Shed to bring your happiness and help.

Oh before I forget, he did say "if I knew I was getting an award, i would have got a hair cut"

21/08/2026

Another busy day at the shed. Doug had the day out at Bunnings to make some good cash for the till. A long day from 7 til 4 and planning time as well. Great work Doug and the crew that supported them.

We were told by the Bunnings Staff the sausages were excellent!

Also a big thanks to the guys who did the parking for the Game last night. Its not easy to stand out in the cold but the return helps everyone in the shed. Thankyou.

20/08/2026

Yesterday we had the pleasure of awarding the Shed Legend Award to Rab Thynne. He joined us about 18 months ago and what a journey it has been. He started off with the 3D printing and Laser cutting. Then quickly took over the IT to push us to the cloud (we are still working out what that means).

This was followed by pushing for higher standards in the workshop. He partnered with the old workshop manager Paul and between the two of them rebuilt the standards of the Workshop.

Then there was the charity work. He has a love for supporting the elderly and more specifically the financially distressed. We have posted on this before but he just gets out and helps them where they need it and never asks for thanks.

So to Rab we raise our glasses to you. Thankyou for choosing Indooroopilly Men's Shed to bring your happiness and help.

Oh before I forget, he did say "if I knew I was getting an award, i would have got a hair cut"

20/08/2026

On Wednesday the bike group were busy as normal. Sanding, polishing, grinding. It ofton gets forgotten that the Mens shed are not just a place for men to hang out but more a service to the community. Here we have Members Jim, Forbes, Gary, Peter, Steve and Harry turning up to be with there mates, but more helping young children gain access to bikes. In the photos is a worn out BMX that is being refurbished for a young member in the community.

Its time to say thanks to the boys for everything they do. You dont ask for thanks and just get on with it. Thankyou!