The Wilatt Workshop Blog
Projects, Builds & Behind the Scenes
Which aluminium grade do I need?
Learn the differences between common aluminium grades including 5005, 5052, 5083, 6061 and 6063, and which is best for your fabrication or DIY project.
How to Create Curved Garden Edges with Steel Edging
Learn how to create smooth, curved garden edges with flexible steel garden edging for a clean, professional finish in any NZ garden.
Grapple Repairs & Line Boring: Restoring Worn Pivot Points
Like excavator buckets, grapples rely on pins, bushes, and bores working together within tight tolerances. Over time, wear develops in these pivot points, causing movement where there shouldn't be any.
Corten Steel Farm Signs in New Zealand: What to Expect in the First 6 Months
Corten steel farm signs have become one of the most popular choices for rural properties and lifestyle blocks across New Zealand. They’re bold, durable, and built to handle our conditions. But many property owners aren’t sure what happens after installation.
Digger Bucket Repairs & Line Boring in Auckland: What Contractors Need to Know
Need digger or excavator bucket repairs in Auckland? This guide explains common wear issues, when line boring is needed, and how contractors can extend the life of buckets and attachments.
Line Boring & Welding: Save Your Gear, Don’t Replace It
We recently heard about a bloke who sold his old excavator because the pins and bushes on the digger arm were worn out and loose. What he didn’t know? A quick line boring and welding repair could’ve fixed it — no need to shell out for a brand-new machine.
Can I Get a Steel Plate Cut from a Hand Drawing?
We’re all about being practical and approachable. You don’t need to be an engineer or own design software to get custom steel parts made. Our team works with all kinds of submissions — photos, scans, and quick hand drawings. We’ll handle the rest.
Custom Captain’s Chair: From idea to finished build
Designing and building a custom stainless steel Captain’s chair was a challenge we really got to sink our teeth into!
Custom Stainless Heat Shields for a Classic Corvette
Every now and then, a project comes along that’s as much about aesthetics as it is about performance — and this one checked both boxes in a big way.