The shed has received a new defibrillator courtesy of the federal government's health department with the assistance of the Australian Men's Shed Association.

In what proved to be quite a long task in acquiring the life-saving equipment, it is safe to say members are pleased the defibrillator has finally arrived.

It also means the shed didn't have to fundraise for many hours to acquire enough money to purchase one on their own.

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Leeton Men's Shed chairman Ron Hutton hoped members would never see need to use the equipment, but nonetheless said it was valuable.

"It's a really great piece of equipment and seems easy enough to use," he said.

"It voice prompts you with what you need to do, even reminding you to call Triple Zero.

"We definitely hope we never have to use it, but we are really grateful to have one here."

Leeton Men's Shed members will soon be undergoing training on how to use the machine under the guidance of a paramedic from town.

The automated external defibrillator is a small, portable device designed to deliver a controlled electrical shock to a person experiencing certain cardiac arrhythmias.

Defibrillators must be used in conjunction with CPR.

A person using one of these machines cannot hurt someone while doing so.

It only shocks a person who is in cardiac arrest.

Mr Hutton said having one in the confines of the shed did provide a certain level of comfort should something go wrong for a member.

The Leeton Men's Shed is also gearing up for its annual general meeting, which will be held at the Brobenah Road location on September 9 from 9.30am.

All members are welcome to attend, with the monthly meeting and a barbecue to follow afterwards.

Subs are also now due.

Mr Hutton said he would like to encourage any younger members of the community to also consider joining the shed.

"We're definitely still after some younger members ... come and see what we do," he said.