Buddy Bench

Project

2016

Coral Coast Men’s Shed

In mid 2016 CCMS was asked to

build 6 buddy benches by

Stephen Bennett MP. These

were to be distributed to schools

in the local area.

Coral Coast Men’s Shed

The first task was to select a suitable

design. After looking through the

extensive collection of woodworking

magazines in the CCMS library, we

found a very suitable design which

included a cut list, so we could order

the required timber.

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The design and instructions were

in edition 41 of the Australian

Wood Review.

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When the timber was delivered, all

the required pieces were cut to

length. Then, the shaped pieces –

the slat supports and the armrests

were shaped using shop-made jigs

made by a small group of CCMS

shedders.

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This goes with the Mens Shed

principal of working shoulder to

shouder.

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Arrengements re finances via

the State Government and supply

of materials was readily made

and production commenced

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The end product was six very

sturdy benches about 1.8m long

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Mr. Bennett MP for Burnett, soon

arranged for the manufacture and

supply of “made by” plaques and

the benches were delivered

before the Xmas holiday break.

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The benches were thankfully received by

the following schools.

Moore Park Beach School.

Childers School.

Cordalba School.

Alloway School.

Booyal School.

(in case someone is counting, Moore Park

Beach School received two benches)

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As a result, we have had a

number of enquireis about the

design from schools and Mens

Sheds near and far.

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It is known that some other Mens

Sheds have also been involved in

making similar benches and

further enquiries have been

made for more benches.

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Thankyou!

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