Thoughts on setting up a workshop in Sydney

**Pac man** · 11th February 2012, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Arder

Being that I am 31 with retirement many years away I cannot join any Men's Sheds. Here is where I saw the opportunity for a workshop for all ages and skills and even the girls can come too!

Arder whilst i am out in the burbs i did join a woodworking club that has now morphed into a mens shed when i was a similiar age to you and there was an 18 year old at the club i was at yesterday.Girls also welcome. Checkout the rules / regs of the clubs. I have fronted up to a frail / aged mens shed though and have been turned away.

That being said most of them dont open on the weekend. If you have transport there may be a few options in the inner west (like not out here!).

**Sawdust Maker** · 11th February 2012, 08:18 AM

You might be able to rent some grannys garage

**munruben** · 11th February 2012, 08:37 AM

To set something up like that in close proximity to Sydney city and the size of the building you would need to rent to accommodate the machinery, would cost an arm and a leg. I can't even imagine what the insurance would be cover that sort of operation just for casual hobbyists.
I wouldn't be surprised if some insurance companies refused to take it on,

**AlexS** · 11th February 2012, 06:08 PM

If your local Mens Shed has rules that preclude you, why not look at joining the Woodworkers Association of NSW? They have a workshop at Abbotsford that is being built up.

**Alastair** · 15th February 2012, 02:31 PM

Forum member DIY DAN, (if I remember correctly) had a similar operation running up towards Berowra??? a couple of years ago. He gave it away, after he was injured in a tablesaw?? accident. I have seen him on the forum off and on since. If he is still active, he might have some input for you.

regards

**Pac man** · 15th February 2012, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by AlexS

If your local Mens Shed has rules that preclude you, why not look at joining the Woodworkers Association of NSW? They have a workshop at Abbotsford that is being built up.

here

**Sawdust Maker** · 15th February 2012, 07:37 PM

Gees
I don't go that far on my holidays

**greek carpenter** · 17th February 2012, 09:27 AM

hi a
i think its a great idea, but $100 per year iwas thinking $ 100 PER DAY all the machinery need for wood working costs alot of money.

michael

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