Friday, 13 November 2026

Badger Creek Men’s Shed Restore Four WWII Helmets

When a Healesville local approached the Badger Creek & District Men’s Shed with an unusual request, the shedders were more than happy to take it on. Four World War Two US Army helmets, each bearing the scars of battle, were in need of some serious attention. Could the metal workshop team bring them back to their former glory?

Challenge accepted.

The first task was finding the right approach. After some creative thinking, the team constructed a dolly purpose-built for the job, giving them the leverage and control needed to work on the curved surfaces of the helmets. Then came the panel beating, energetic and precise, until each helmet had been coaxed back into shape.

The results spoke for themselves. Four helmets that had once seen better days were restored with the skill and care that Badger Creek shedders are known for. Proud of their efforts, the metal workshop team gathered for the mandatory military “job well done” photo, standing to attention with the kind of satisfaction that only comes from a job well done.

General Patton would be pleased.

Although, it’s worth noting that not everyone in the shed was quite so serious about the occasion. A few other shedders were overheard muttering something about Dad’s Army. We’ll leave that one there.