The Shed

The Shed is Eclectic, informed and always fascinating, there is something to interest everyone in The Shed. Aimed at those with a few tools and perhaps a few clues, this is the magazine for real sheddies. Packed with ideas, projects, advice and peeks into other people’s sheds.

Talkin’’bout a revolution

Smoke without fire? • BARBECUING IN NEW ZEALAND IS ON THE CUSP OF A REVOLUTION. THE SUDDEN APPEARANCE EVERYWHERE OF DELICIOUS PULLED PORK, RIBS, BRISKET, ETC., IS FUELLING THE DRIVE TO A MORE AUTHENTIC LOW AND SLOW STYLE OF BARBECUE COOKING AND SMOKING. TIME TO BUILD YOURSELF AN OFFSET SMOKER AND GET COOKING.

More than a hint of oak

A few tips

Which type of wood should you use?

Cooking without gas

There’s the rub

Announcing our own great Kiwi barbecue sensation

Taylor-made smoker

Wet or dry rub?

Some rub recipes

Cooking Roman style

Smoking times and temperatures

2018 Auckland Blade Show • NEW EVENT FOR KNIFE ENTHUSIASTS SETS HIGH STANDARD

The Shed online

New name and a new direction for major power tools brand

Coregas’ new Trade N Go Gas system

Time machines • KAURI MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS RESTORE OLD MACHINES THAT TELL OF OUR HISTORY

Letters

Combination woodworking machines

REVVING UP, island style • A GREAT BARRIER ISLAND SHEDDIE DOESN’T LET ISOLATION GET IN THE WAY OF RESTORING BIKES TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITION

Len Perry, 1912–2002

ANTIQUES OF THE FUTURE • A SILVERSMITH USES ANCIENT TECHNIQUES TO CREATE EXQUISITE PIECES FOR PRESENT GENERATIONS TO TREASURE

Workshop

Glossary

Blacksmith v. silversmith

Hammering tools

Making a bowl

LEADING CHANGE WITH BAMBOO • COMPANY TAKES ADVANTAGE OF INNOVATION IN DESIGNING ITS RANGE OF NEW PRODUCTS

The Router Bros. truck

Bamboo as a material for furniture

SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW AND WIN A SELLEYS PRIZE PACK! • SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHED THIS MONTH TO BEIN TO WIN A SELLEYS PRIZE PACK!

ON THE LEVEL • LEVELLING A LATHE MAY BE A BIT TEDIOUS BUT IT’S A VITAL TASK

Airy points and Bessel points

ALL IN A SPIN • WHIRLIGIGS ARE A FUN PROJECT THAT GENERATE A LOT OF INTEREST AND ALSO REQUIRE A BIT OF LATERAL THINKING TO BE EFFECTIVE

MAKING BIRDS DANCE IN A SPECIAL CLOUD • A POPULAR GAME LEADS TO AN EXPERIMENT THAT INVOLVES COMPLEX TASKS TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED EFFECTS

IT’S TIME TO UP SKILL • IN PART TWO OF OUR SERIES ON CNC ROUTERS WE EXPLAIN THE BASIC PRINCIPLES TO GET YOU GOING

Glossary

Create a classy TV stand • A STYLISH YET SIMPLE TELEVISION STAND CAN BE MADE WITH MINIMAL TOOLS AND MODEST SKILLS

TV Stand schematic

Time for a milling machine? • THE FIRST IN A SERIES ON THE MILLING MACHINE FOR YOUR WORKSHOP

GETTING TO GRIPS WITH LASER CUTTERS AND ENGRAVERS • NEW ADVANCES AND DIY KITS PUT LASER CUTTERS AND ENGRAVERS WITHIN THE REACH OF HOBBYISTS

TARANAKI TREASURE • A SPECIAL MUSEUM IS STAFFED BY PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS

P51 Mustang

Airspeed Oxford

MAKING IT UP AS HE GOES • A CREATIVE MIND AND AN EYE FOR INNOVATION RESULT IN SOME SURPRISING SCULPTURES

Waimarino Awards 2018 entry

Fold-forming copper — from the internet

Strange tastes

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

HOW TO BUILD A SHED

CHILLING OUT • LATERAL THINKING HELPS TO RUN A FRIDGE OFF THE GRID FOR ONLY A FEW DOLLARS

Bookcase

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THE EXACTING PROCESS OF BEING PRECISE