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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BEYOND THE GRAIN • At age 15, Edward Prince declared to his dad, “I’m going to be a cabinet maker.” Nowadays, Edward the furniture maker is pushing timber’s boundaries through innovative projects like bodging chairs, carving bowls, crafting bows, and designing bass guitars

Making an archery bow

Making a bass guitar

Making wētā chairs

TRIBUTE TO TREVOR SCOTT • New Brighton Menzshed hosted a regional meeting to honour and give thanks to Trevor, who was instrumental in introducing the Menzshed concept to New Zealand

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

Letters to the editor

Hang out on your own DIY swing chair!

BUILDING A WOODEN SEA KAYAK • A school project is launched

RESTORING A 1952 AJS • ELECTRICALS (BREADBOARD TESTING), SUSPENSION, CONTROLS, PETROL, AND OIL

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GARDEN AND OTHER PROJECTS USING WORN-OUT TYRES • Finding innovative ways to repurpose materials that pose significant environmental challenges is both fulfilling and impactful. Coen shares several of his favourite projects that transform old tyres into functional, useful creationsT

THE SHED CROSSWORD NO. 1 • Now that you have mastered your workshop skills, it’s time to test your word skills with our cryptic crossword

The tool shed

ARDUINO 102: I2C AND MORE • Our Arduino expert outlines the advantages and disadvantages of various data sharing methods. Morse code paved the way in the past, and the underlying principles remain relevant today when selecting different communication methods for programming your Arduino

Rod Benjes RACE CAR BUILDER • A highly successful career in building and racing drag cars began with reading hot rod magazines in the 1960s. This passion for speed and cars has led this self-taught sheddie to become one of our most accomplished and sought-after drag car builders

GAS MADE SIMPLE FOR BUSINESS AND HOME

A COFFEE AND A BOOK • After finishing his TV cabinet, Nigel decides to continue adding to his living room furniture. This time, it’s a coffee table and a bookcase made using parts from the cabinet plans and leftover timber

THE BIRTH OF A MUSEUM • The Auckland fire service has changed dramatically over the years in so many ways. With its rich and long history, the time is right for a museum to commemorate these heroic Kiwis and their tools of the trade

IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL SOMEBODY LOSES AN EYE

THE JOY OF COLLECTING • Our Shed shrink mingles with a group of seasoned collectors, all excited and mesmerised by the eclectic items they find in a new local store

WHY RESTORE OLD TOOLS? • With Murray’s mantra always ‘repair and restore rather than replace’, this issue, he decides which tools will get the ‘Grimwood Restored’ plaque. But first, he has some big news to share …

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A KNIGHT AND HIS SHINING ARMOUR Part 2 • Leon shares numerous insights into his methods for making armour, demonstrating all the tools he uses consistently in his work – a beginner’s guide on how to create your own armour!

BETTER THAN WETA • Paddy McIvor’s is no ordinary shed. It is overflowing with memorabilia, toys, games, and puppets – just a few of the attractions at Shannon’s Toy Circus. These unique collections offer visitors a chance to revisit their favourite toys, games, and media that brought joy, laughter, or even fear!

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