Interesting to see containerst being used different ways. I saw tv show they turn it into a house for some one. They moved it to there private lot. Can't wait to see the step by step.
Thanks Yack! Yes, there are some really cool things that folks have used them for all over the world! I can't wait to get the end doors on and the other openings cut so I can get a nice coat of paint on it and get it looking nice:) hopefully the step by step on this will be much quicker than the GH project:) joe
There are several factors in creating an amazing design. One plan I found which succeeds in merging these is the Magic Container Plans (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful course that I have ever seen. Check out this great resource.
Oh my goodness! First the slow mo cutting sparks shot was cool, but the slow mo jump was my favorite. :) That plasma cutter is really cool! I am looking forward to this series. It was nice to see the family, too!
Another great project. Cannot wait to see it done. It did not surprise me to see you riding on top of the container. It reminded me of an 80's-90's action tv show. lol
Thanks so much NYW! I'm looking forward to this project... a bit nervous as it is a BIG project for me but hopefully it will come out well in teh end.. thanks for watching :) Joe
This is so awesome! I always wanted to have a container and a little working shed. Combining these 2 things is really a great idea! Greetings from Germany!
Thanks Greg! I can't wait to get the doors on and the window and man door cut out so I can paint it and get it looking spiffy:) Once the roof and awning are on I think I'll be able to breathe a bit:) Joe
Joe,please take care. Your drop from the container to the flatbed had me wincing. This looks like it is going to be an awesome series. Best Wishes from the UK.
Hi Joe, your container project is perfect timing, since I am going to to start my home container project next year. Look forward for your next episode.
Thanks so much Kenny! I'll look forward to checking out your project and hopefully some things on this series will give you some ideas to use on your own:)
making a shop for me to do work in... but I plan to make one portion of it a little more clean and 'man cave' like... so it will also be a cool place to hang out:)
homesteadonomics a man cave with dirt on top, and dirt/earth on the outside, man you can make a Hobbit home. Good thing I am not there, I would drive you crazy with ideas. Gabian basket too.
I've now watched all your videos and you did a great job putting this stuff together. You've given me ideas on a storage/workshop/covered parking area for property that I have in Show Low, AZ
Awesome Carlos! Great to hear from Show Low! We go camping in the WM every year so come this summer I'll be driving right through you neck of the woods:) joe
Thanks for answering my question & so quickly too. I need a courtyard because my cats can't be in the open because coyotes might eat them and I figure a double courtyard will give them a safe place and a place for me to relax and entertain should the need arise.
Hahaha, I do the same if I know I need to get something done as a priority. Put it where it will bother me until it is done.Looking forward to the series.
haha... Yes, ain't that the truth! If I tuck it away I'll always push it to a later time.. but if it's bugging me.. or the wife, it tends to get done:)
I know! I've had a few others mention it... gonna have to make a big comeback! I might over do it though and you're gonna have to say... 'ok Joe... now cool it!'... lol
Nice video of how to cut a container! I don't cut mine and use forty-foot High Cubes intact, but everyone has different needs. Smart job on the cross-bracing to keep the container end squared. While you have excellent resources it's worth mentioning that half a forty will fit and be safe to transport on common rollback car carriers since it will weigh 5,000 lbs or less. Someone wanting to move a forty into where it wouldn't otherwise fit could weld angle steel to the joint then bolt and seal (if they pre-drill the angles to match) or more easily weld the joint because the angle would support the sheet metal. The plasma cutter is the way to go, but someone who lacks a plasma could do it with a fine oxy-acetylene torch tip and patience. A piece of angle makes a nice guide for torch cutting of any sort for folks not used to free hand cutting. Most container videos are giddy artsy boolsh1te. Yours isn't. Good job. For those not wanting to fab doors your cutting method can be used to splice two containers and have a long structure with stock end doors on each end.
Nice work choppin it up. I'm pretty comfortable with most power tools but angle grinders kinda scare me. I had a wheel come apart on me one time, fortunately the housing was set right and got away with just getting hit in the arm with a small piece. Left a pretty good welt. Looking forward to seeing it come together. Maybe some skylights? Be safe and enjoy!
Thanks Buddy! If I can get this thing half as nice as yours I'll be happy:) I love the wood you did on the inside too! My big concern is being able to make the new 'end' doors well functioning... I guess I'll have to wait and see! btw... i saw the tiny house tour! Wow! so so nice! You've got some craftsmanship for sure:) joe
Thanks so much Nel! I will definitely try to be... working around the sharp edges of these things can be tricky... but hopefully I'll have them buttoned up really quickly:) Joe
Cool, so those cut pretty easy with a plasma cutter then. Good to know :) Sure is handy to have connections for the boom truck too! Looking forward to seeing how you finish this, looks like a great project!
Yes, it's pretty easy to use. I would say that an angle grinder is just as good for the thin metal accuracy wise but the plasma has the edge in speed and curved cuts. And yes, the connections to the boom truck were really nice to have. could have been done with a tilt bed tow truck but definitely not as easily and delicately:) thanks for watching Carlin Joe
I'm going to have to watch the whole series. I used to own a custom furniture making company, and and was a professional cabinetmaker most of my adult life -- but now I'm stuck with a shop full of tools with no shop to put them in. I'm going to try to fit full size woodworking machinery into a 20' shipping container. I had my furniture company in a one car garage, but this will be more of a challenge obviously. The 3D design tools I'm using (Autodesk Inventor) will definitely help me get things. Great job, and I love your channel!
About to buy 2o acres and go with the 4 poly mega barrels for rainwater total usage. And Build a Sea container shop hence why I here, lol. I have a homemade candle business so it will be my shop and a 16"x 32' Log cabin(Portable Pre-Fab). Going all solar but with Nickel Iron Batteries which last forever and can be discharged up to 95% without damaging them, ever heard of those? They rock. I was thinking of hanging some 55gallon poly barrels x 2 on the end of workshop for the sink with those cool big round rain collectors going in to the barrel, pvc action from hell on that 90 degree to upside down umbrella thingy. LOL. LOL. Texas yo, AR-15 I'm out, lol.
Great hearing from you Mark! I hope the next few vids come along really quickly as I really want to start getting some use out of it.... shop uses and a bit of 'man cave' use as well:) Joe
Awesome to hear you are from Germany Mark! I've got a lot of heritage from Germany. If I ever make it over to Europe, Germany will definitely be a stop:) Vielen Dank für die freundlichen Worte und beobachten Sie alle meine Projekte. Alles Gute für Sie und Ihre Familie :) Joe
Can you weld the walls like if you were replacing a sheet or piece of wall without it warping? Also did you put those metal poles so it doesn’t warp on you?
thanks Julee! I think a container has sooo many cool uses and I can totally see one really inspiring some great art! They're big but not to big and I think the space is going to be kind of cozy in some respects as well:) Hopefully this project might give you some ideas for you future studio... no guarantees that they'll be good ideas though...lol ;) joe
Cool, Im eager to see how you close the ends. Im designing a project with two 20 ft containers and thought about cutting one in half and adding rollup doors. Might be a good option for you to give light and a big door.
Thanks GPF! I just posted the video on making the end doors if you want to check it out:) I did consider the roll up option but just couldn't find it for cheap enough.
your doors look good, now weather stripping and seals. I too am trying to do it on a budget. what cuttings wheels on the grinder do you recommend? I don't have a plasma cutter.
GreenPlanet Farm, I plan to do the same thing your describing... Did you ever do it and if so was it worth it? Seems like 40' prices are about the same cost as 20' containers...
thanks for watching Ken! But don't get jealous too soon... it very well might end up as a disaster project... I hope not... but there's always a chance...lol:)
Look'n good Joe ! Quite a crew ya got there ! Good call on the cross bracing... Loved the Epic Slow Mo, but I am more interested in what you call that sideways butt maneuver to get into position for the jump... ahahaha Looking forward to seeing how it progresses... Hope all is well with you and yours... Mark
haha.. that's the 'container truffle shuffle' ....lol I actually hesitated a bit before I jumped as I was considering the consequences....lol... I must be getting older... wait.. wiser, that's it! Because when I was 25 I wouldn't have thought twice about just jumping to the ground instead of the trailer:) Joe
Well... I, for one, vote that the Epic Slow Mo become a regular feature... LOL Any plans to put it on skids? Or weld axles underneath it? I thought you'd mentioned wanting it mobile at one point... Just curious...
Ok, called a few places and got the following... I need welding material that is A588 weathering material for joining the metals, and any metal pieces that I buy need to also be A588 or stainless. Other than that I am thinking wire feed welding. I am meeting a guy today that will effectively let me rent the device to start trying and figure out how this works. I will still stand by for any updates you might have to confirm/deny/add to this information.
This is awesome! Good for you - my one question is that cutting a 40' eliminates the support beams on the ends. How will you fix that, or are you not worried about it?
Thanks VB! My original idea was to use a 20 footer but I was able to get this one for the same price and it was right next door... so hopefully the extra work will pay off in the end:) joe
Great job on cutting the container, like that you addressed bracing the container prior to cutting, because the do warp. Quick question: did you look for a 20 footer? it would have made your job easier, but then we wouldn't not have your instructional videos.
Hi Pedro... yes I did look for a 20ftr but this was my choice for mostly economical reasons. I got this for $2100 and I plan to sell the front end for $1000 or so. The 20ftrs that I was looking at were above 2000 to start with plus 2-300 to deliver it to my house. I'll have to buy some steel for this but hopefully in the end I will have saved a bunch:)
homesteadonomics like I said this 40 footer makes it possible for you to creat and build and post, so great choice. So what is your plan for insulation? Dirt all around is cheap, you can do ram earth too.
If I were doing that kind of project I'd try to attach them by their corner post attachment points. That's how they are moved on the ships and from what I've heard, is also the strongest part of the container. hope that helps... and it sounds like a super cool project. I love the courtyard aspect of that type of design:)
Just a thought, didnt you worry about the x figuration of chains breaking while lifting it, they look like they took a tremendous amount of force with such a low angle from the cranes hook to the anchor points on the container
Agreed, that looked sketchy, way too much force on the chains at that angle. Also wondering about the sparks in the grass, but I know this man is fire conscious and probably had a plan for that. Otherwise great video, much appreciated!
I'know that it's little expencive, but....did you ever thing about next stuff: After you cutted container in half, to move them on sides next to each other, and make them one whole again. you can then, cut the 2 sides and weld it tugether. Or same like move them to sides, but make some space (lenght of 2 sides of that container) move them apart to be egzact , cut both sides, , take them on top ege and weld them to to make some kind of roof, with some 2x4' in the middle where weldes meet of to sides or roof, for the support. If you unederstanded me, that whouild be a chrazy brain of yours. :) BTW, i realy find most of your videos inspiring and alweys love them to watch.
Thanks! Yes, i did consider a few different options but I decided on the cutting of it as a way of recouping my costs... by selling the front half to help pay for the project:) But I really like your ideas! Very cool and if I had more money to put into it I just might consider doing the two with the roof in between. thanks for watching:) joe
I don't know, but only good ideas have crazy guys. :) I have lots of ideas, but no funding. :) Yap, i my country, that kind containers, goes more that 1800 to 2400 euro. So better to finish project, that left unfinished for many months. Good luck with project, and i'll be waiting for more videos.
Does someone in the family own the truck you used to move it and the tools used to cut it? That seems like it would be a lot of additional money otherwise versus buying a 20' container.
Thanks Rogelio... the container prices are all over the place. Depending where you live and how old the container is they can be as cheap as a fee hundred bucks or as expensive as 3k and up. Joe
Hi! Greetings. Would you please let me know the brand & model of the machine that you used to cut the container wall? Thanks in advance for your help in this matter.
I'm planning something similar. I need to make a certain size out of a 20 foot container for my yard since a 20 is to big and a 10 foot cost more then the 20 for some reason
yes, I do...lol... and the magic behind the video is that I did most of the cutting the day before;) I did the final cuts of the thick steel right after the intro but the plasma was the day before:)
I think he is in his late 70's. Very fit guy... 3-4 years ago he did a 15 mile bike ride with us with a bicycle he found at the dump. It felt twice as heavy as any of ours... just an unbelievable man! :)
I talk a bit about that in the intro.. but the short answer is that I got this container, which was next door to me, for the same price as a 20ft container. And factoring in shipping and delivery the 20ft actually would have been more expensive for me. Trust me, I would have loved the ease of just starting out with a 20ftr ready to go but this made better financial/logistical sense for me. I'm selling the front half after I convert it... which will further help to recoup costs. Hope the answered your questions and thanks for watching:) Joe
Eventually I'd like to add solar... but for most of my tools being tied into my main house power will be easier for the moment:) but I plan on some solar lighting... and then I can maybe give a solar backup to my pump house... as kind of a 'learning solar' project:)
Hey bud... been watching for some time. I just got the crane to move my containers onto the concrete forms that were built for my house. Been in the 45 ft house for 2 and 1/2 years now. But I have 2 new empty containers, and I need advice on welding. I have never welded and my concerns are the following. I have heard shipping containers are CORTEN steel and I can only weld to CORTEN pieces of steel? What type of welder (money is not my concern within reason) that I want to use? I will be literally watching youtubes, sitting in the yard, geared up and testing/learning to weld rather quickly. Looking good is not a thing, but lasting welds is my greater concern. I will watch for your updates. my website for your reference is ecodalefarm.com and I just posted pics of what it looks like today.
Simply a better opportunity... I bought this from my neighbor for less than I could a 20’. And if you follow the series you’ll see that I sell the other end to help pay for the project and then the little middle section I make into a tiny house/playhouse for my daughter😀👍
Lol, Super Epic. Looking forward to the rest of both builds.
Thanks Tracey! I'm gonna have to figure out some more epic slow for the next one:)
Great this is going to be a good series to watch. Next episode asap please
Thanks Ian! Hopefully going to be picking up the steel tomorrow and then I'll start on the doors:)
Hello. You rock! Every time I look up a topic of interest you appear. Thank you for providing useful info that helps me gain confidence.
Interesting to see containerst being used different ways. I saw tv show they turn it into a house for some one. They moved it to there private lot. Can't wait to see the step by step.
Thanks Yack! Yes, there are some really cool things that folks have used them for all over the world! I can't wait to get the end doors on and the other openings cut so I can get a nice coat of paint on it and get it looking nice:) hopefully the step by step on this will be much quicker than the GH project:)
joe
Love big projects like this that bring everyone together!
yes... definitely couldn't have done this part on my own.. i'm blessed with a great family for sure:)
There are several factors in creating an amazing design. One plan I found which succeeds in merging these is the Magic Container Plans (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful course that I have ever seen. Check out this great resource.
Your father-in-law and his father look like brothers. WOW! Great genes! Thanks for sharing this video with us.
I'm planning to cut mine shortly- so glad to see this video, I wasn't sure about how exactly one would cut through it accurately
Oh my goodness! First the slow mo cutting sparks shot was cool, but the slow mo jump was my favorite. :) That plasma cutter is really cool! I am looking forward to this series. It was nice to see the family, too!
haha... the epic slow mo seems to be a hit...lol.. now i gotta see if something deserves it in the next one;)
Another great project. Cannot wait to see it done. It did not surprise me to see you riding on top of the container. It reminded me of an 80's-90's action tv show. lol
hahaha... yes, MacGuyver on the top with some duct tape and a paper clip;)
homesteadonomics LMBO
Super awesome slow mo ! Lol can't wait to see the next installment !
thanks TCU! Me too... working on the end frame and doors in the next couple days:)
Joe
Thanks in a million. Great content. Awesome imagination. Grade: A++💥
I'm really excited to see you tackle this project. Looking forward to the next video as always!
Thanks so much NYW! I'm looking forward to this project... a bit nervous as it is a BIG project for me but hopefully it will come out well in teh end.. thanks for watching :)
Joe
This is so awesome! I always wanted to have a container and a little working shed. Combining these 2 things is really a great idea! Greetings from Germany!
Thanks Anthar! Much appreciated... I can't wait to get the doors built and the openings cut out so I can get it painted and moved to it's spot:)
Joe
Going to be WAY cool Great to have the skills to do what you are doing.
Thanks Greg! I can't wait to get the doors on and the window and man door cut out so I can paint it and get it looking spiffy:) Once the roof and awning are on I think I'll be able to breathe a bit:)
Joe
Was cool watching you move and then cut it in half, so fast and easy, cant wait to see the rest.
Joe,please take care. Your drop from the container to the flatbed had me wincing. This looks like it is going to be an awesome series. Best Wishes from the UK.
Thanks Tony! It's off to a good start, I think... i bit slower than i want but so far so good. Doors are working and operational:)
Joe
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for this 6 video series!
Look forward to seeing you on the new project and shop
Thanks Carsten! planning on picking up steel in the next couple days for the doors:)
I'm digging this project!
Thanks TG! I can't wait to get this shop useable... working on sealing the ends up and building the doors the next few days:)
That's going to be awesome.
I hope so :)
Another great project
Thanks for watchig Rob:)
joe
Hi Joe, your container project is perfect timing, since I am going to to start my home container project next year. Look forward for your next episode.
Thanks so much Kenny! I'll look forward to checking out your project and hopefully some things on this series will give you some ideas to use on your own:)
KENNY BLACK | SINGAPORE what will you be making and what will you use for insulation, because a foot of outside mud is cheap and easy?
making a shop for me to do work in... but I plan to make one portion of it a little more clean and 'man cave' like... so it will also be a cool place to hang out:)
homesteadonomics a man cave with dirt on top, and dirt/earth on the outside, man you can make a Hobbit home. Good thing I am not there, I would drive you crazy with ideas. Gabian basket too.
Great so far, can't wait for part 2
Thanks Fadsad! Part 2 is being worked on right now:)
I've now watched all your videos and you did a great job putting this stuff together.
You've given me ideas on a storage/workshop/covered parking area for property that I have in Show Low, AZ
Awesome Carlos! Great to hear from Show Low! We go camping in the WM every year so come this summer I'll be driving right through you neck of the woods:)
joe
Man this is going to be a great project not sure how I missed this vid but now Im off to watch todays vid God bless buddy
Looking forward to this project! Bear Down!
Thanks Henry! Working on the doors and end framing right now and hopefully the next part will be coming quickly:)
Joe
Good idea with the bracing, would not have thought of that
Thanks Robin! I didn't think of it either...lol ... my neighbor Al, the one I bought it from, recommended it:)
defiantly a compound Joe, you even have the beginning of your own army there. nice job
hahaha... no compound... this is just a jail cell for wanderers ;)
Nice ideas, pretty clear !
tanks for taking us along - Donna
I appreciate it Donna! Love hearing from you and hope you both are doing well in TX!
joe
Epic slowmo for the win.
Thanks Dan!
and it begins, another fun project ! thx for sharing the journey as always Joe, been lovin' your work since back at only 10k subs :)
Thanks Tory! I always love seeing my permaculture brother chiming in :) I hope this one goes faster than the GH project...lol
joe
Wow! Excited for this!
thanks Kerby! I'm so excited as well.. .working on closing up the end and building the doors tomorrow:)
Thanks for answering my question & so quickly too. I need a courtyard because my cats can't be in the open because coyotes might eat them and I figure a double courtyard will give them a safe place and a place for me to relax and entertain should the need arise.
Excellent - nice covering of the details!!!
love your channel, it rocks
Hahaha, I do the same if I know I need to get something done as a priority. Put it where it will bother me until it is done.Looking forward to the series.
haha... Yes, ain't that the truth! If I tuck it away I'll always push it to a later time.. but if it's bugging me.. or the wife, it tends to get done:)
Dude! You forgot to give your traditional thumbs up.
I know! I've had a few others mention it... gonna have to make a big comeback! I might over do it though and you're gonna have to say... 'ok Joe... now cool it!'... lol
Great job! I was thinking it would lose stability. I am excited to see both units. Keep it up
Thanks Kerby... I was a bit worried as well but it was much more stable than I anticipated:)
joe
Nice video of how to cut a container! I don't cut mine and use forty-foot High Cubes intact, but everyone has different needs. Smart job on the cross-bracing to keep the container end squared. While you have excellent resources it's worth mentioning that half a forty will fit and be safe to transport on common rollback car carriers since it will weigh 5,000 lbs or less. Someone wanting to move a forty into where it wouldn't otherwise fit could weld angle steel to the joint then bolt and seal (if they pre-drill the angles to match) or more easily weld the joint because the angle would support the sheet metal. The plasma cutter is the way to go, but someone who lacks a plasma could do it with a fine oxy-acetylene torch tip and patience. A piece of angle makes a nice guide for torch cutting of any sort for folks not used to free hand cutting.
Most container videos are giddy artsy boolsh1te. Yours isn't. Good job.
For those not wanting to fab doors your cutting method can be used to splice two containers and have a long structure with stock end doors on each end.
Nice work choppin it up. I'm pretty comfortable with most power tools but angle grinders kinda scare me. I had a wheel come apart on me one time, fortunately the housing was set right and got away with just getting hit in the arm with a small piece. Left a pretty good welt. Looking forward to seeing it come together. Maybe some skylights? Be safe and enjoy!
that was a clean cut man, well done!
Thanks Buddy! If I can get this thing half as nice as yours I'll be happy:) I love the wood you did on the inside too! My big concern is being able to make the new 'end' doors well functioning... I guess I'll have to wait and see! btw... i saw the tiny house tour! Wow! so so nice! You've got some craftsmanship for sure:)
joe
AWESOME!
this will be you soon with your garage project:)
Interesting project Joe! Hope it works out well for you.
Thanks Danny! I hope so too!
Joe
Awesome once again...iam excited with this.....be safe buddy
Thanks so much Nel! I will definitely try to be... working around the sharp edges of these things can be tricky... but hopefully I'll have them buttoned up really quickly:)
Joe
Cool, so those cut pretty easy with a plasma cutter then. Good to know :) Sure is handy to have connections for the boom truck too! Looking forward to seeing how you finish this, looks like a great project!
Yes, it's pretty easy to use. I would say that an angle grinder is just as good for the thin metal accuracy wise but the plasma has the edge in speed and curved cuts.
And yes, the connections to the boom truck were really nice to have. could have been done with a tilt bed tow truck but definitely not as easily and delicately:) thanks for watching Carlin
Joe
Great video and love the shirt.
this was one sparky vid thanks for sharing :)
haha... yes it was...thanks for watching:)
joe
I'm going to have to watch the whole series. I used to own a custom furniture making company, and and was a professional cabinetmaker most of my adult life -- but now I'm stuck with a shop full of tools with no shop to put them in. I'm going to try to fit full size woodworking machinery into a 20' shipping container. I had my furniture company in a one car garage, but this will be more of a challenge obviously. The 3D design tools I'm using (Autodesk Inventor) will definitely help me get things. Great job, and I love your channel!
About to buy 2o acres and go with the 4 poly mega barrels for rainwater total usage. And Build a Sea container shop hence why I here, lol. I have a homemade candle business so it will be my shop and a 16"x 32' Log cabin(Portable Pre-Fab). Going all solar but with Nickel Iron Batteries which last forever and can be discharged up to 95% without damaging them, ever heard of those? They rock. I was thinking of hanging some 55gallon poly barrels x 2 on the end of workshop for the sink with those cool big round rain collectors going in to the barrel, pvc action from hell on that 90 degree to upside down umbrella thingy. LOL. LOL. Texas yo, AR-15 I'm out, lol.
Wow - 5 good looking men in 1 video.
Thank you!
(Everyone leaning at 2:26 - smirk)
haha... yes, they are good people:)
Very cool, I hope to have my container this summer. I'm sure I will have questions for you at some point. Great video
You're going to be busy bubba.
Great project! keep up the good work
Great hearing from you Mark! I hope the next few vids come along really quickly as I really want to start getting some use out of it.... shop uses and a bit of 'man cave' use as well:)
Joe
homesteadonomics I can not wait for the next videos! Huge fan from germany 🇩🇪
Awesome to hear you are from Germany Mark! I've got a lot of heritage from Germany. If I ever make it over to Europe, Germany will definitely be a stop:)
Vielen Dank für die freundlichen Worte und beobachten Sie alle meine Projekte. Alles Gute für Sie und Ihre Familie :)
Joe
homesteadonomics Vielen Dank Joe!
good info
Best of luck
thanks!
joe
Can you weld the walls like if you were replacing a sheet or piece of wall without it warping?
Also did you put those metal poles so it doesn’t warp on you?
Nice video! You made it seem so easy too thanks for the motivation. What type of trailer / crane is that was used?
Nice job making all the OSHA trolls cry!
lol... thanks David :)
I am so excited about your project! I am interested in a container art studio for myself.
thanks Julee! I think a container has sooo many cool uses and I can totally see one really inspiring some great art! They're big but not to big and I think the space is going to be kind of cozy in some respects as well:) Hopefully this project might give you some ideas for you future studio... no guarantees that they'll be good ideas though...lol ;)
joe
Cool, Im eager to see how you close the ends. Im designing a project with two 20 ft containers and thought about cutting one in half and adding rollup doors. Might be a good option for you to give light and a big door.
Thanks GPF! I just posted the video on making the end doors if you want to check it out:) I did consider the roll up option but just couldn't find it for cheap enough.
your doors look good, now weather stripping and seals. I too am trying to do it on a budget. what cuttings wheels on the grinder do you recommend? I don't have a plasma cutter.
GreenPlanet Farm, I plan to do the same thing your describing... Did you ever do it and if so was it worth it? Seems like 40' prices are about the same cost as 20' containers...
I'm jealous
thanks for watching Ken! But don't get jealous too soon... it very well might end up as a disaster project... I hope not... but there's always a chance...lol:)
u are so talented!!! 💪💪💪❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👍👍👍😉support u
Thanks so much Bryant!
Joe
Look'n good Joe ! Quite a crew ya got there ! Good call on the cross bracing... Loved the Epic Slow Mo, but I am more interested in what you call that sideways butt maneuver to get into position for the jump... ahahaha Looking forward to seeing how it progresses... Hope all is well with you and yours... Mark
haha.. that's the 'container truffle shuffle' ....lol I actually hesitated a bit before I jumped as I was considering the consequences....lol... I must be getting older... wait.. wiser, that's it! Because when I was 25 I wouldn't have thought twice about just jumping to the ground instead of the trailer:)
Joe
Well... I, for one, vote that the Epic Slow Mo become a regular feature... LOL Any plans to put it on skids? Or weld axles underneath it? I thought you'd mentioned wanting it mobile at one point... Just curious...
Bumble Bee Junction a moveable Mancave, dam that a hell of a great idea.
Ok, called a few places and got the following... I need welding material that is A588 weathering material for joining the metals, and any metal pieces that I buy need to also be A588 or stainless. Other than that I am thinking wire feed welding. I am meeting a guy today that will effectively let me rent the device to start trying and figure out how this works. I will still stand by for any updates you might have to confirm/deny/add to this information.
4:06 Wife's ? ;D Nice work! just got my own 20 footer yesterday and are going to do a restoration on it aswell :D
lol :)
How's that shop coming along
This is awesome! Good for you - my one question is that cutting a 40' eliminates the support beams on the ends. How will you fix that, or are you not worried about it?
I have to leave stuff in front of the house too, well you know how wives are. =)
hahaha... yes I know;)
Neat project - looking forward to progress vids. I'm assuming 20-foot containers were more expensive/less useful for this project...
Thanks VB! My original idea was to use a 20 footer but I was able to get this one for the same price and it was right next door... so hopefully the extra work will pay off in the end:)
joe
Great job on cutting the container, like that you addressed bracing the container prior to cutting, because the do warp. Quick question: did you look for a 20 footer? it would have made your job easier, but then we wouldn't not have your instructional videos.
Hi Pedro... yes I did look for a 20ftr but this was my choice for mostly economical reasons. I got this for $2100 and I plan to sell the front end for $1000 or so. The 20ftrs that I was looking at were above 2000 to start with plus 2-300 to deliver it to my house. I'll have to buy some steel for this but hopefully in the end I will have saved a bunch:)
homesteadonomics like I said this 40 footer makes it possible for you to creat and build and post, so great choice. So what is your plan for insulation? Dirt all around is cheap, you can do ram earth too.
How would you connect 4 containers to make a rectangle so it would create an interior courtyard ?
If I were doing that kind of project I'd try to attach them by their corner post attachment points. That's how they are moved on the ships and from what I've heard, is also the strongest part of the container. hope that helps... and it sounds like a super cool project. I love the courtyard aspect of that type of design:)
Just a thought, didnt you worry about the x figuration of chains breaking while lifting it, they look like they took a tremendous amount of force with such a low angle from the cranes hook to the anchor points on the container
200% risky
hi guys, the greatest results that i've ever had was by using the Magic Container Plans (just google it) definately the most helpful info i've tried.
Agreed, that looked sketchy, way too much force on the chains at that angle. Also wondering about the sparks in the grass, but I know this man is fire conscious and probably had a plan for that. Otherwise great video, much appreciated!
I'know that it's little expencive, but....did you ever thing about next stuff:
After you cutted container in half, to move them on sides next to each other, and make them one whole again. you can then, cut the 2 sides and weld it tugether.
Or same like move them to sides, but make some space (lenght of 2 sides of that container) move them apart to be egzact , cut both sides, , take them on top ege and weld them to to make some kind of roof, with some 2x4' in the middle where weldes meet of to sides or roof, for the support.
If you unederstanded me, that whouild be a chrazy brain of yours. :)
BTW, i realy find most of your videos inspiring and alweys love them to watch.
Thanks! Yes, i did consider a few different options but I decided on the cutting of it as a way of recouping my costs... by selling the front half to help pay for the project:) But I really like your ideas! Very cool and if I had more money to put into it I just might consider doing the two with the roof in between.
thanks for watching:)
joe
I don't know, but only good ideas have crazy guys. :) I have lots of ideas, but no funding. :)
Yap, i my country, that kind containers, goes more that 1800 to 2400 euro. So better to finish project, that left unfinished for many months.
Good luck with project, and i'll be waiting for more videos.
what type of rod did u use for stick and what type of wire did u use for ur mig welds? and did they work well enough or would u recommend others?
Which of the two you chose for the shop? The longer?
Nice project, keep going!
Does someone in the family own the truck you used to move it and the tools used to cut it? That seems like it would be a lot of additional money otherwise versus buying a 20' container.
Joe, I've been watching the series out of order, as I find them. Now I see why you have no doors
I dunno.... This one was pretty interesting.
Would the integrity of the container be totally compromised if you cut a 40 into 4?
I surely like the project and the cooperation of relatives. How much do these containers cost?
Thanks Rogelio... the container prices are all over the place. Depending where you live and how old the container is they can be as cheap as a fee hundred bucks or as expensive as 3k and up.
Joe
Where did you order your container from? I am finding pretty high priced, if at all.
Hi! Greetings. Would you please let me know the brand & model of the machine that you used to cut the container wall? Thanks in advance for your help in this matter.
where did you buy those big rock filled cages? How much?
Hey Joe! I know it is a long time back but what steel did you use to rebuild the cut end please?
I'm planning something similar. I need to make a certain size out of a 20 foot container for my yard since a 20 is to big and a 10 foot cost more then the 20 for some reason
Hello just found this series of videos; question you did not mention any of the base or foundation for the container? Is it just on cinder blocks?
b pospolyta part 2 talks about the foundation blocks😀👍🏻
Do you live in Arizona? Your backyard looks like mine! I live out in the desert, too.
I heard some places shipping containers are free and you just pay for transport.
Probably a little late for this, but you need a bigger angle grinder....
Looking like decent progress for one day.
yes, I do...lol... and the magic behind the video is that I did most of the cutting the day before;) I did the final cuts of the thick steel right after the intro but the plasma was the day before:)
what did you pay for the original container?
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Thanks WTB! ...btw... heads up I'm gonna send you a PM:)
How old is pappy Lynn? He rocks.
I think he is in his late 70's. Very fit guy... 3-4 years ago he did a 15 mile bike ride with us with a bicycle he found at the dump. It felt twice as heavy as any of ours... just an unbelievable man! :)
Could have saved alot of work and just bought a 6 metre container!!
Why? Seems like so much more work than is needed what was wrong with just a 20 foot in the first place
I talk a bit about that in the intro.. but the short answer is that I got this container, which was next door to me, for the same price as a 20ft container. And factoring in shipping and delivery the 20ft actually would have been more expensive for me. Trust me, I would have loved the ease of just starting out with a 20ftr ready to go but this made better financial/logistical sense for me. I'm selling the front half after I convert it... which will further help to recoup costs. Hope the answered your questions and thanks for watching:)
Joe
homesteadonomics ok cool video all the same, and at least you've reduce reuse, keep them videos coming
Can a 4 inch grinder with cutting Wheels
when you going to add a solar system? :)
Eventually I'd like to add solar... but for most of my tools being tied into my main house power will be easier for the moment:) but I plan on some solar lighting... and then I can maybe give a solar backup to my pump house... as kind of a 'learning solar' project:)
Hey bud... been watching for some time. I just got the crane to move my containers onto the concrete forms that were built for my house. Been in the 45 ft house for 2 and 1/2 years now. But I have 2 new empty containers, and I need advice on welding. I have never welded and my concerns are the following. I have heard shipping containers are CORTEN steel and I can only weld to CORTEN pieces of steel? What type of welder (money is not my concern within reason) that I want to use? I will be literally watching youtubes, sitting in the yard, geared up and testing/learning to weld rather quickly. Looking good is not a thing, but lasting welds is my greater concern. I will watch for your updates. my website for your reference is ecodalefarm.com and I just posted pics of what it looks like today.
How tall is the container.
I'm seeing this from finish to begining..is that normal?🙄
.... well it's not finished so you're good for now;)
Why didn't you just buy a 20' container and maintain the manufacturers structural integrity?
Simply a better opportunity... I bought this from my neighbor for less than I could a 20’. And if you follow the series you’ll see that I sell the other end to help pay for the project and then the little middle section I make into a tiny house/playhouse for my daughter😀👍