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.

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TAKING A MOMENT

KEEP ON ROLLING • Growing up near a railway station sparked Greville Wills’ lifelong love for trains. Throughout his working career, he has experienced a diverse range of jobs. Today, he identifies as an old-school tinkerer, a model engineering enthusiast, and a Mr Fix-It

Using sewage to heat Parakiore Sports Centre • Clever technology brings huge annual savings on power bills for this brand-new sports complex

THE SHED ONLINE • What’s happening online at the-shed.nz?

BE AWARE OF COLOUR BLINDNESS – IT’S OUT THERE

TURNING BLACK AND BLUE • How to achieve a black oxide finish

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PRINTING THE FUTURE • FORMTECH BRINGS PREMIUM 3D PRINTING MATERIALS TO KIWI MAKERS

WOODEN TOOL HANDLES • A small local business supplies wooden handles and more for various tools and has done so for over 80 years. With its expert knowledge and skills, the global move to shopping has not deterred this company from growing and being a real asset to Kiwi sheddies

FITTING A WOODEN HAMMER HANDLE

RESTORING A 1952 AJS Part 5 • Patience and humility are needed as Peter faces stubborn electrical issues, and tasks taking longer to complete than anticipated mean that the restoration timeframe may need to be extended

THE Skate BANANA • As a youngster, Chris Gordon pinched his sister’s roller skates to create a skateboard, igniting a lifelong passion for boards on wheels. Now in his 60s, nothing has changed for the ever-busy sheddie

FROM IDEA TO REALITY Part 2 • Bob has completed the 3D digital model of a visor for a digital SLR camera using Alibre Atom 3D software. Now, he needs to create it using a 3D printer. Dilemma: should he purchase a printer or use a local 3D printing service?

THE ROGER MAHAN HERITAGE CENTRE • Roger Mahan was an earthmoving contractor who considered any job involving rock between Bluff and Cape Reinga his domain. Concerned about historically significant tractors being sold overseas, he decided to gift his extensive collection of cars, tractors, and earth-moving equipment for the public to enjoy

BUILDING THE DREAM SHED Part 2 • Our hero continues his odyssey, erecting a temple to craft

THE Shed QUIZ NO. 4 • You’ve got a shed, and you know how to use it – but do you really understand how everything works? Test your sheddie knowledge here

ARDUINO 102: LIBRARIES • It’s time to learn about libraries. A ‘library’ is a collection of code that provides specific functions or a method for communicating with particular hardware. In this latest installment in our series, our Arduino guru explains why we use libraries and highlights some potential pitfalls to be aware of

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A NEW CHAPTER IN CLASSIC VEHICLE INSURANCE BEGINS • New Zealand’s classic vehicle enthusiasts received some notable news in December 2024: Protecta Insurance, a long-standing name in motor insurance, officially rebranded to Assurant

THE PLEASURE OF PRESSING PARTS • Here comes the hurdy-gurdy man, and it’s not Donovan. Murray shares his new passion for making models by pressing parts together and commences with that mysterious instrument, the hurdy-gurdy

Cabinets of Curiosity

MOBILE RECYCLING TROLLEY • A neat and tidy shed is just one of the reasons for this recycling project. The environment and local council fees were also a factor. Necessity, as they say …

CREATIVE SOUL WITH A MASTER PLAN • Our Shed shrink draws inspiration from a dedicated...