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.

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