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

PROGRESS

HEADWINDS IN THE FOUNDRY • This is a story about a family firm that provided a good living for at least two generations, building up an impressive skill base while manufacturing essential farm machinery for more than 90 years. The owners tested the winds of change and decided to close down

OBITUARY: ROB TUCKER

STEAMING ON THE WEKA PASS RAILWAY • … perhaps for the last time

THE SHED ONLINE

Letters to the editor

WELDING CHROME MOLYBDENUM • Roll cages are made strong with good welding and chromoly construction

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The tool shed

CROSSBOWS STILL VERY OLD, VERY COOL, AND VERY LETHAL • Determining priorities is an essential – and interesting – element in planning this build

A reader’s crossbow

CREATIVE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING • ‘The farmer’s way’ – 21st-century style

MAX AND HIS DAD ARE BUILDING A SHED • Max’s philosophy: “do the mahi, get the treats”

ALIBRE 101 PART 8 • With the foundation skills mastered, you can let your imagination run wild

FIVE WAYS FOR SHEDDIES TO ADDRESS THE FUTURE • The effects of climate change – changing weather patterns that are causing an increasing number of floods, landslides, droughts, and wildfires – point to a need for us to build up our resilience, conserve what we have, and search for less harmful ways to harness energy

A couple of getting-resilient stories

THERE’S A NEW RUMBLE IN CHRISTCHURCH • “Words are from the lips, actions are from the heart” – Rashida Costa

BUILDING A ROUTER TABLE FOR A PLUNGE ROUTER • Good tools are not cheap, so it can be important that they are versatile

GHENT MAKER FAIR PART 2 • Inspiring passion through education and hands-on experience

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AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION • Brain wins over brawn when it comes to tackling heavy-duty lifting

KIWIS ON HARLEYS • Flawed, but the Harley-Davidson magic wins out

FROM STEAMY TO STEAMPUNK • One man’s passion provides a treasure trove for collectors

SERIOUSLY POTTING AROUND • A career built on passion, hard work, and an abundance of ingenuity

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THE MEN’S SHED MOVEMENT IS ABOUT MAINTAINING MEN’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN AN ENVIRONMENT CATERING FOR THEIR INTERESTS • A shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on personal projects or within a group for the shed or community.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG • A new season – a time to welcome new friends, farewell an old one, and tackle deferred tasks