Pub Test Products, Innovations and RED SHED news
Handy Workshop Essentials
Need workshop gear that actually earns its keep? Grab ladders, crates and gas bottle trolleys from RED SHED. Handy, practical, in stock and ready to ship.
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not all grease is created equal. learn the difference.
Be the smartest grease monkey at smoko and teach your fellow fellow workers a thing or two about grease and grease safety handling.
Red Shed Easter Trading 2026
Easter’s coming up. Four-day break. Sounds great… until you realise you’re halfway through a job on Saturday and missing that
Know Your Caramel Wheel Facts
Removing decals shouldn’t mean damaging paint. The Josco 90mm Caramel Wheel uses controlled friction — not abrasion — to safely “grab and peel” adhesive at the right RPM. Here’s how to use it properly and avoid cooking your clear coat.
Capella Cricket Stars Update – Go Clydesdales!
RED SHED has been sponsoring the Capella Junior Cricket Club for a couple of years now. Read their update and find out how you can help these little champions keep on their game.
your generator deserves more respect
Generators don’t usually get much respect — until the power disappears and everything else stops working. In this You So Smart deep dive, we unpack why generators haven’t really changed in 200 years, how undersized power quietly kills tools, where “solar generators” actually fit, and why a bit of headroom matters more than most people think.
Don’t be too silly, this silly season. Christmas Trading Hours and sage advice
Don’t be too silly, this silly season. Christmas Trading Hours and sage advice from a man dressed as a Christmas Tree.
M18 top-off BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGER & POWER SUPPLY – REVIEW
Milwaukee’s M18 TOP-OFF keeps tools and tech charged with 100W USB-C passthrough. Compact, tough and fast. Craig puts it to the Pub Test at Red Shed.
Are your tie-down skills a bit to be desired?
Craig’s finally cracked the code on ratchet straps — and this time, the load’s secure enough to make the transport gods weep. In true RED SHED style, we’re showing you how not to end up rat-shit at ratcheting. From the right hooks to the law on loose loads, here’s everything you need to know before you hit the road.
Industrial Filters – more than just a spare part
From engines wrecked by dust in the Aussie outback to nanofibers trapping particles smaller than a human hair, filters have come a long way. Once overlooked, they’re now high-tech heroes keeping machines alive, industries running, and even helping tackle global sustainability challenges. In this You SO Smart edition, discover the surprising history, science, and future of industrial filters — and why the humble filter might just be the smartest part of your kit.
Pink Black Panther Snips supporting McGrath Nurses in our communities
Buy Pink Black Panther Snips and Support McGrath Nurses in our communities. Sterling Tools Australia Initiative.
A TRAKKIT TOOLBOX FOR A COMMUNITY CAUSE
Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email StumbleUpon Reddit Table of Contents Trakkit & Red Shed Help Raise much needed funds The Emerald
SNAKE BITe SEASON IS UPON US. BE SMART. read on.
Our fearless leader speaks all things snake season and how you can keep your crew safe on the job.
Milwaukee M18 HOTSHOT Jump Starter 2,000 A (M18JS2000‑0)
Milwaukee M18™ HOTSHOT Jump Starter – 2,000A power, up to 70 jumps per charge. No pre-charge needed, built tough for pros in all conditions.
nerd alert – The Evolution of First Aid Kits in Mining. history and compliance help with top product recommendations from fast aid.
Explore mining first aid evolution from Davy lamps to Fast Aid’s Constructa Max, and discover how Red Shed keeps your site compliant with Australian safety laws.
RED SHED Proudly Supports the Emerald BPCAQ Fundraising Event
Join us in supporting local breast and prostate cancer services and encouraging other Central Highlands businesses to get involved. Read How.
1000 years of attraction. The mighty magnet deserves its time in the limelight
First installment of the “You So Smart” Series. Magnets: not just for fridges or compasses. From sticking job sheets to locking down crusher parts, magnets are the quiet muscle of heavy industry. This Red Shed ripper takes you from ancient science to modern tools—and throws in an Year 8 love story while we’re at it.