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.
The Shed
OPPORTUNITY
CHRISTMAS IN THE SHED • A bunch of ideas to inspire the creative impulse
THE TABLET HOLDER
THE PAINTER'S EASEL
THE LAMP
THE WORK STATION
THE COFFEE TABLE
THE BUNK AND DESK
Our six sumer projects contributors
WHAT WE LEARNED
THE CUTTING EDGE • Age-old skills thrive in our modern world
THE SHED ONLINE
PAINTING TIPS FROM THE RESENE EXPERTS
Letters to the editor
BUILD YOUR OWN TRAILER DECK AND WIRING • The trailer is back from galvanizing and ready for the finishing touches
Two balls for tow-balls
Passing the test
WIN A WAYCO WORKSHOP TOOL COLLECTION • AND SET UP YOUR WORKSHOP FOR YOUR OWN VEHICLE REPAIRS AND SERVICING
The tool shed
MURRAY’S RELICS • At Murray Brown’s place, one shed is never enough
Building a sewing machine tractor
ALIBRE 101 • There’s still a place for conventional drawings and paper in the digital world
SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN HIS SHED • A passion for flying planes has led to a major project — building an aluminium Vans RV-14A aircraft
What’s the damage — time and money?
Are they safe?
FINISHING THE FAMILY HOME • On the home straight — now for all those time-consuming, fiddly bits
SPINNING, SPINNING, SPINNING … • SOMETIMES A HAND-TOOL IS AN EXAMPLE OF PERFECTION, DOING EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO, WITH VERY LITTLE FINE-TUNING, FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS
AUTOMATA IN MINIATURE • From a kaleidoscope to a miniature band worked in wood to tools carved in bone, Ian Roberts has created them all — and he’s constantly seeking inspiration for new challenges
The Mechanical Turk
The mysteries of automata
If it looks like a duck …
New Zealand Classic Car
A NEW KIND OF SAVIOUR? • EVERY TIME I SEE AN ADULT ON A BICYCLE, I NO LONGER DESPAIR FOR THE FUTURE OF THE HUMAN RACE — HG WELLS
PATENT THAT INVENTION! • A few tips for those who believe they may have invented the world’s next great must-have
New Zealand’s coolest invention
SEAGULL RESCUE • The stalwart little Seagull outboard motor was a ubiquitous part of small-boat sailing in New Zealand during the latter part of the 20th century and Harley Lishman’s got a bit of a passion for them
Harley’s tips
Seagull outboards — a brief history
Bookcase
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GIVE A MAN A HAMMER • It’s worth it to invest in the best