Were you always into DIY projects like this? I'm curious how you started? Professional construction/welding experience? RUclips and reading self taught? You seem to have a natural intuition for designing structures that work and are safe.
I appreciate people being passionate about things. I will never make anything like this nor am I even remotely educated, but here I am invested the entire video! Dope video Levi
@@Levi_Allen Paint your shop a light color (tan, white,etc) to help reduce heat absorption. You could also put a roof over the container to help block the Sun’s UV Rays (heat) from making the roof hot. I did these things to my small, put-together metal shed. Every bit helps.
Your life is education my friend. Everything you do is a learning experience. I think the biggest problem in this world is that we forget that and treat it like it is something bad.
If you add a roof over the top with a air gap it will really help the metal from getting so hot in the sun. And if you collected the rainwater then you could maybe put a little hand wash sink on the outside.
You already have a bazillion comments here, so I am not expecting a response, but I want you to know how much this has inspired me! I have recently become a hobbyist blacksmith. If I can turn my hobby into a business, I want to build a mobile smithy. That door is genius!! I plan to adapt your idea to my purpose. I am most grateful!
Looks great. Gas struts alone without some fixed locking mechanism on such a heavy door is a little scary to me. I have had a gas strut go on a snowmobile trailer as I am loading the sled and i almost got badly hurt (didn’t put the pin in)... possibly adding a static bar to lock both sides wouldn’t hurt.
I cannot explain how much I felt your pain when that strut broke as I have done darn near the exact same thing. Love love love that you don’t just show all the perfect parts of the project, you show the screw ups too. Love it, you’re the man Levi
dude, when he did that push, i was screaming NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I have too done this to my food truck window, not on purpose of course. Boy am I taking notes. I have a 40ft container that has dreams and ambitions of being something fully usable within my bbq empire.
Man I LOVE your videos! Beautifully shot and edited as always. I appreciate all those satisfying detail shots to help us understand exactly what you are doing, and then at 16:16 UGH 💔 felt that so hard. So much more to say but I’ll leave it at this. Brilliant work all around!
As a kid I once watched an ant trying to get a grasshopper the size of a penny into a hole a quarter the size, it was quite comical, the ant did everything that his little brain could think off to get that grasshopper into that small hole, but it just would not fit. But to my amazement, the ant disappeared down the hole and about a minute later he came back with all his buddies, I say He/Him, but it was probably a Female the 3:1 ratio apply to them. But they started work, and cut that grasshopper into smaller pieces in between sampling the delight, but slowly the grasshopper disappeared down the hole. When I saw you struggle getting that door into place, my brain instantly took me back 60 years. All I can say is you are a welcomed participant in the survival of our/human existence and you did not even call on your buddies unlike that "lazy" ant. LOL!
When that gas strut started to bend, I was like NOOOOOOOOO... I would recommend two long stroke hydraulic rams and an electric pump. I've never had long term success with gas struts
Love what you are doing, you're an outstanding story teller. Learn from my mistake, almost lost forever my left thumb... 3 days in the hospital... Put the guards back on all your grinder motors, never use your hand as a work holding device, both hands on the grinder too. 10,000 RPM can unleash hell on earth. So many stories of carnage, don't be one of them. Otherwise its an awesome tool. We only get one body / life. Cheers to the Allens !
I loved the locking mechanism for the support strut, ingenious and simple. Great problem solving skills on the strut issue, thanks for not editing that out. Watching your video is inspiring and motivating. Thanks
You say you are a beginner or novice at metalwork? I’ve worked with metal for many many years, and the quality of your work appears professional. If you have limited experience, you must be meticulous in your other work, research and study projects, and pay close attention to detail. You should be proud of your skills. This was the first of your videos I have seen.
I always love seeing how people build out and develop their own shops and maker spaces. I have done very very little metalworking but want to learn at some point. I feel you on working mostly in driveways and cannot wait until I have a space of my own to work, build, and make stuff. I think it is so valuable to not only see the successes of the project, but also where things go wrong and how you deal with those issues. Thanks for keeping it real and happy making!
I made a shop out of 2 40' containers, put a metal roof on with them 20 feet apart the roof is 17 foot high, cement pad and epoxy floor , car lift ect... really nice space to work on stuff. Now I need a new Van to build
So dope man! Can't deny I was a little stressed out watching you under that heavy door without a secondary latch system. Glad you added some security. Sick build.
hey, great work, and I love the setup, I'd like to offer one small tip. With regard to the large door, make a door seal, and make some "locks" at the bottom to hold it shut when you don't want it to open, whether a small padlock style loop and strap, or something more complicated, something that will hold the large door shut in the event of weather or anything else of the sort...
great video! I don't trust those gas struts, I believe you should upgrade the door with some safety locks for when it's open. lock the hinge with some safety pins or something , to take some of the weight off the struts, extend their life and make it safer in case of strut failure. I have kids playing around my shed and I always think about their safety! Cheers
Levi this video emodies the " Life's Better When You Make Stuff" mantra. Definitely inspiring. I've really enjoyed watching you and your family make this transition and work through the setbacks. You all will be stronger because of it. In the moment it's tough but I know you know this is true. Godspeed duder.
First time watching Levi Allen and the best thing I like about this video is the strut failure, he worked through it and didn't give up. Stayed positive throughout the process, and the spring t-handle was a genius method of locking the door up. Keep it up
This is eerie, so I haven’t had time to watch a lot of videos and subscribed to you on my personal account when I was looking into vanlife. I’m now going into sail life and looking to do exactly this and your video popped up on my sailing account! Looks awesome I’m looking at containers now to move my workshop to the boat yard.
So cool! I been trying to talk hubby into doing this with a huge window! To be able to open it just a little. He is a metal fabricator by trade & a balls to the wall welder. I don't understand why he thinks it's impossible! Now I can show him it certainly is possible!
I’m sure he’s thought of several limitations for why with a window it may be challenging or not ideal. For instance this isn’t perfectly weather sealed
Levi, some smart arse journeyman, back when I was doing my plumbing apprenticeship told me "Son, when you get something right the very first time you attempt it, you have learned one thing- one way to get it right; When you fail, you invariably learn several things about what you got wrong. The lesson, grasshopper, is that failure isn't the end of the world if you learn the lessons that came with it". Since he was my uncle as well as my official mentor I couldn't quip back at him that day, so long ago. My uncle passed some years ago now, but I have heard that voice in the back of my head , several times a week ever since. RIP, Charlie Brown! FR
I get that, when I went through the chairs and got my license, I knew one day I wanted to instruct new apprentices. The last 10 years I got my chance and I remembered all the BS that I’d gone through and wouldn’t have my apprentices be treated with disrespect. The best times we’re teaching. Upon retirement and doing the whole travel thing you do when you retire I become a Pre-apprenticeship instructor for inmates to hopefully go into the trades. Many did.
Awesome build Levi!! The gas struts are oh so satisfying!! I was scared about the lid closing suddenly if a strut failed, but they seem to have a locking mechanism which is relieving haha.
i love watching your channel, you are so incredibly joyful to watch. it's such an awesome idea to turn a container into a workshed like that. your kids are truly lucky.
i seriously dk why this doesnt have a million views yet aghhh, otherwise great video levi! stopped everything i was doing to see this beauty. much love from india
Looking to get some of your wall space back for shelving or counters? I'd suggest adding cabinets in front of the cutout/door with pivots at the corners that mount to the door frame. Usable space when the door is closed; swing up the door and pivot the cabinets out into the new covered area!
Totally love it when a plan comes together! A tip for trying something/anything to help keep that connex a few degrees cooler in direct sunlight and protected is to use some Henry’s tropical white reflective roof paint. We got turned onto it from another channels mini home build so we pitched in for some. Once that container caught up to us in Iraq it soon lost the storage appeal and was turned into a break area. You’ll notice a big temp difference! A 1/4” thick rubber strip might suffice for closing that door gap too. Just thinking out loud. After watching this mod I wanna go fix or build something lol! Thanks for taking us along, 👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy, you’ve made a sub outta me😉✌🏼
It’s great to see someone go and simply accomplish things. You may not know how when you start, but you do know that you’ll finish. And I do too. Awesome video. I think the best part of your production is your personality. When you say “hi friend” I know you mean it. I’m sure your audience does too.
nice job, I am not so sure how much of a nubie you are at metal working. those hinges were a work of art. nicely done. you obviously did your homework and thought about the whole process. I appreciate you talking about the frustrations of doing a job like that, when we have to over come, it just makes the end product so much sweeter.
Wow, no turning back now, you definitely have the bull by the horns, I like that, I can see your vision, I envy the process as well as what finish product that’s coming. Wishing you well sir.
Next year will be our 50th wedding anniversary. Hubby is a retired manufacturing engineer. He still gets excited over these kinds of projects. I loved every second of this video! Oh the project stories I could tell!
Maybe you have different ideas of how to create 2200 Newton’s of counterweight, but that’s a lot of concrete and a lot of moving space. I would need 800 plus lbs to cantilever this door
I would highly recommend painting a design on the side. you'd going to be looking at it a lot when you finaly get that land so having something good to look at just makes it all the beter.
Three Years of Formal High School Education in Working with Wood. Three Years of Formal High School Education in Working with Metal. Another Year of Formal Education in Working with Metal, in a Government ‘Special Education’ Unit and a Lifetime of My Father convincing Me that I was absolutely useless at everything I touched. Consequently although I may know How to Do something I Lack the Confidence to even pick up a Tool, let alone actually use it. Which is why I sometimes enjoy watching Build videos.
Levi, that was a great vid! It’s awesome to show the failures and how you figure out the way forward. That awning is a fantastic idea for adding some rain/sun shade and just making the shop larger by giving you some outside space.
I've been following your channel for a little while and by looking at the comments I just realized how many other creators are on here that I follow too. You do fantastic content !
I actually love that gas strut idea bro. I now have three 40’ high cubes. Just bought my third off a Ritchie Brothers auction on 6/8/2023 It was a 1 trip and I won it for $2,000.00 US !! Container prices have come down surprisingly in the last few months!!
Made the mistake of starting to watch this while cooking. Totally absorbed until interrupted by the smell of burning stuff! Love your videos and love watching people with a passion for their craft. Keep posting. I have a shipping container that has been left on land that I just bought and you have given me some great ideas... unfortunately I don't have your skill. 😩
You should think about painting the container roof with Tropi-cool paint. I used it on my RV and also my enclosed trailer. It cuts the heat down a lot.
Nice work. I have had a long and prosperous career in metal fabrication and ship building. Gas struts can put up a fight. You did a nice job of thinking it through.
Your face was so familiar and then after going through all your videos, I saw the timber framed build (3 years ago) and it all came back to me. Keep on being awesome Levi!!
Did you consider counter weights. Rods on each side that would have a weight on the end. This would make the door weight neutral. no need for gas struts. you can remove the rods during transport making the door not operable keeping out unwanted guest. Way cheaper than those gas struts.
I would need close to 600-800lbs of counter weights to pull that off depending on the leverage ratio. At $1-$2 per pound that is a very expensive solution
@@Levi_Allen This could be as simple as a five gallon bucket filled with concrete on a pole x 2 suspended above the door. Longer the pole the less weight you will need to balance the door.
@@shawnthomas6460 it’s a 515lb door. I can’t think of any reasonable counterweight that would fit in the container. The leverage even with the largest poles I could fit in the size of container would be a non starter. It would work for lighter doors for sure. I need 2200n
@@Levi_Allen I would mount the poles with weight on the outside of the door vertically. It would look like two flag poles with large buckets on the end. I am not sure if I am clearly describing. Just a thought. :-)
my man, this spoke to me. As an insomniac i watch a ton of videos. Your editing and music are great, and so is your build! I know this sounds weird but im proud of you keep getting after it boss
Hello looks very cool I want to do one of these myself. Friend did one of these in northern Wisconsin and didn't work out said is got mold from the hot / cold temperature fluctuations. How are you able to insulate in properly to prevent this from happening? Also I heard some of these containers from China have been use with dangerous chemicals that are not good to breathe.
Well done ! Congratulations on the newborn and getting the shop door done. Nice, elegant solution with the gas struts and the tube latch. Radiant heat is a killer. I have a metal shop (pole barn) that gets to 135 on the roof, but stays near ambient temp inside with nothing but an airspace with aluminum radiant foil barrier as insulation.
First off awesome build I love it, but I would highly recommend taking advantage of the sqft of the flat roof and door panel to add solar panels. You would be able to get a good amount of charge off all those panels for tools and lighting. Even a small air compressor
Nice work! It's a great project that about anyone can do. Just a note for you, stringing your welds will be stronger. When you make the turn in your weave, the heat goes away from the base material and you don't get the penetration into it as you expect. You are ok for the weight in this build , but anything that will take some weight a weave may not be your best choice. Cheers!
Totally! Thanks for chiming info with that. I start to learn that until rather recently. Most of the weave I did on this project was for attaching the door skin. Or closing the gab in the hinge assembly. Trying my best to do a better push patter when I need penetration. Cursive e’s are just so easy to do it’s hard to embrace that it’s not as effective.
I've worked as a carpenter for over 20 years, but I have never done much work with metal. Other than some steel framing projects in LA that were required by code. I am designing my own home I'll start in the next three years. If I go with the shipping container idea I'm really drawn to, would it be worth my while to learn to weld or is it something I'd be better off putting I the sub-out part of my budget? I can really see the advantages of steel framing to support getting the containers up and supported over a steep portion of the property, leaving the the level land for yard/garden
Completely depends if you need permits in your area. If you do, I’d leave the welding engineering to outsource. If you are just going free reign, then learning to weld is incredibly helpful, it’s such a useful skill especially when it comes to shipping containers
Levi, the piston usually is at the base and the shaft extends towards the upper mounting bracket on "actuators". Some car hoods have those as examples. Nice job on those hinges.
Something like this would be amazing to have for someone wanting to move to a remote, off grid location and build their own house. All the tools and equipment to fabricate basically anything you need on location and able to be powered off a few solar panels on a camper van is really fantastic. The only addition I could think of is a 3d printer and some solar on the container itself
Awesome build! At the end of your build where the welder is you could put a 2" receiver hitch hole in the conex wall . Once you have that there you could mount anything you want. Table,vice,saw,ect... On my shop table I have several of these and it helps so much. On the back side you could even use it to make a removable metal storage rack
This is awesome, I do alot of things with containers for work. Make sure you chain up your bottles though the one shot one is free standing. Things can go bad really fast
Have any questions about getting into metal work or the container project in general? Let me know and I’ll answer them in a Q&A this week.
Top five starter/beginner power tools? Just bought a 20v drill/ impact drill set now I want more for my garage buildout ;)
Were you always into DIY projects like this? I'm curious how you started? Professional construction/welding experience? RUclips and reading self taught? You seem to have a natural intuition for designing structures that work and are safe.
How did you get started with DIY projects aka learning techniques etc
Ok, I give up. Where do I start if I want to learn to weld?
Don't you get a ton of water on the big door, when it's poped open during rain?
I appreciate people being passionate about things. I will never make anything like this nor am I even remotely educated, but here I am invested the entire video! Dope video Levi
Miss you dude! Thanks for the kind words
@@Levi_Allen
Paint your shop a light color (tan, white,etc) to help reduce heat absorption. You could also put a roof over the container to help block the Sun’s UV Rays (heat) from making the roof hot. I did these things to my small, put-together metal shed. Every bit helps.
Your life is education my friend. Everything you do is a learning experience. I think the biggest problem in this world is that we forget that and treat it like it is something bad.
@@Levi_Allen Perhaps solar panels on the roof to help keep heat rays from sun off of it and power potentially a A/C unit.
If you add a roof over the top with a air gap it will really help the metal from getting so hot in the sun. And if you collected the rainwater then you could maybe put a little hand wash sink on the outside.
You already have a bazillion comments here, so I am not expecting a response, but I want you to know how much this has inspired me! I have recently become a hobbyist blacksmith. If I can turn my hobby into a business, I want to build a mobile smithy. That door is genius!! I plan to adapt your idea to my purpose. I am most grateful!
Looks great. Gas struts alone without some fixed locking mechanism on such a heavy door is a little scary to me. I have had a gas strut go on a snowmobile trailer as I am loading the sled and i almost got badly hurt (didn’t put the pin in)... possibly adding a static bar to lock both sides wouldn’t hurt.
Do you feel I need more than the lock bar I already have?
I cannot explain how much I felt your pain when that strut broke as I have done darn near the exact same thing. Love love love that you don’t just show all the perfect parts of the project, you show the screw ups too. Love it, you’re the man Levi
dude, when he did that push, i was screaming NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I have too done this to my food truck window, not on purpose of course. Boy am I taking notes. I have a 40ft container that has dreams and ambitions of being something fully usable within my bbq empire.
Thanks! Pretty slick awning.
Looks like you do some pretty great mods yourself!
Man I LOVE your videos! Beautifully shot and edited as always. I appreciate all those satisfying detail shots to help us understand exactly what you are doing, and then at 16:16 UGH 💔 felt that so hard. So much more to say but I’ll leave it at this. Brilliant work all around!
As a kid I once watched an ant trying to get a grasshopper the size of a penny into a hole a quarter the size, it was quite comical, the ant did everything that his little brain could think off to get that grasshopper into that small hole, but it just would not fit. But to my amazement, the ant disappeared down the hole and about a minute later he came back with all his buddies, I say He/Him, but it was probably a Female the 3:1 ratio apply to them. But they started work, and cut that grasshopper into smaller pieces in between sampling the delight, but slowly the grasshopper disappeared down the hole. When I saw you struggle getting that door into place, my brain instantly took me back 60 years. All I can say is you are a welcomed participant in the survival of our/human existence and you did not even call on your buddies unlike that "lazy" ant. LOL!
All ants are females
@@tonymontana5651 google that statement
Asking for help is not weakness.
When that gas strut started to bend, I was like NOOOOOOOOO... I would recommend two long stroke hydraulic rams and an electric pump. I've never had long term success with gas struts
Love what you are doing, you're an outstanding story teller. Learn from my mistake, almost lost forever my left thumb... 3 days in the hospital... Put the guards back on all your grinder motors, never use your hand as a work holding device, both hands on the grinder too. 10,000 RPM can unleash hell on earth. So many stories of carnage, don't be one of them. Otherwise its an awesome tool. We only get one body / life. Cheers to the Allens !
You are a talented man! Wish we were neighbours.
even when he's welding and grinding at 10pm?? ;-)
I loved the locking mechanism for the support strut, ingenious and simple. Great problem solving skills on the strut issue, thanks for not editing that out. Watching your video is inspiring and motivating. Thanks
Cheers Robb! Thanks for watching
You say you are a beginner or novice at metalwork? I’ve worked with metal for many many years, and the quality of your work appears professional. If you have limited experience, you must be meticulous in your other work, research and study projects, and pay close attention to detail. You should be proud of your skills. This was the first of your videos I have seen.
I always love seeing how people build out and develop their own shops and maker spaces. I have done very very little metalworking but want to learn at some point. I feel you on working mostly in driveways and cannot wait until I have a space of my own to work, build, and make stuff. I think it is so valuable to not only see the successes of the project, but also where things go wrong and how you deal with those issues. Thanks for keeping it real and happy making!
lOVE LOVE LOVE ! That you show mishaps and mistakes and don't edit them out ! True life as a maker ! Thank you!
I made a shop out of 2 40' containers, put a metal roof on with them 20 feet apart the roof is 17 foot high, cement pad and epoxy floor , car lift ect... really nice space to work on stuff. Now I need a new Van to build
I definitely love that idea. I just need property first
I love creating things. And I appreciate others who tinker and design things👍❤ glad I found this channel
So dope man! Can't deny I was a little stressed out watching you under that heavy door without a secondary latch system. Glad you added some security. Sick build.
Oh, it was being held up by climbing ropes through that tower I had installed : ) wasn’t doing anything too sketchy. Promise
@@Levi_Allen I kept telling myself that haha.
Mad respect in showing the failure, trouble shoot and correction. Great vid
hey, great work, and I love the setup, I'd like to offer one small tip. With regard to the large door, make a door seal, and make some "locks" at the bottom to hold it shut when you don't want it to open, whether a small padlock style loop and strap, or something more complicated, something that will hold the large door shut in the event of weather or anything else of the sort...
I would love to see more detail on the design for your hinges, those are really effective!
great video! I don't trust those gas struts, I believe you should upgrade the door with some safety locks for when it's open. lock the hinge with some safety pins or something , to take some of the weight off the struts, extend their life and make it safer in case of strut failure.
I have kids playing around my shed and I always think about their safety! Cheers
Thank you for sharing, even your issues with getting the roof sorted, honest, and vulnerable.
Honestly, great video.
Dude, so awesome!!!
Levi this video emodies the " Life's Better When You Make Stuff" mantra. Definitely inspiring. I've really enjoyed watching you and your family make this transition and work through the setbacks. You all will be stronger because of it. In the moment it's tough but I know you know this is true. Godspeed duder.
Thing of beauty!
I had struggles with those dang gas struts recently as well. Who knew they were so finicky?!
I knew! That’s why I didn’t want to use them till later haha. And sure enough, they say “must be installed by a professional” for a reason.
The off grid shop in a container is really cool. The army uses something similar for stuff like fabrication and mechanical work. Love the idea!
Great work mate! Very cool idea!
Your videos are great! The cats tripping on catnip and the requiem for a dream bit was classic.
Creepy person hiding in the bushes here. I watch you.
First time watching Levi Allen and the best thing I like about this video is the strut failure, he worked through it and didn't give up. Stayed positive throughout the process, and the spring t-handle was a genius method of locking the door up. Keep it up
Laying down some serious dimes, Levi! Great to see your metalworking skills evolve. Love this shipping container project! 🙌🏻🤘🏻
Idk about dimes but it’s not bad
Levi
Your a rock star for your enthusiastic endeavors.Some projects require extra analysis,you have successfully completed thru extra trials.
I really like watching you making things… and then not doing it myself lol
This is eerie, so I haven’t had time to watch a lot of videos and subscribed to you on my personal account when I was looking into vanlife. I’m now going into sail life and looking to do exactly this and your video popped up on my sailing account! Looks awesome I’m looking at containers now to move my workshop to the boat yard.
So cool! I been trying to talk hubby into doing this with a huge window! To be able to open it just a little. He is a metal fabricator by trade & a balls to the wall welder. I don't understand why he thinks it's impossible! Now I can show him it certainly is possible!
I’m sure he’s thought of several limitations for why with a window it may be challenging or not ideal. For instance this isn’t perfectly weather sealed
I was in a glass case of emotion the whole time watching this Levi! Wicked cool. Thanks for bringing us along for this!
ugh, I love these longer videos so much! I get so invested and excited to see the progress!
Levi, some smart arse journeyman, back when I was doing my plumbing apprenticeship told me "Son, when you get something right the very first time you attempt it, you have learned one thing- one way to get it right; When you fail, you invariably learn several things about what you got wrong. The lesson, grasshopper, is that failure isn't the end of the world if you learn the lessons that came with it". Since he was my uncle as well as my official mentor I couldn't quip back at him that day, so long ago. My uncle passed some years ago now, but I have heard that voice in the back of my head , several times a week ever since. RIP, Charlie Brown! FR
I get that, when I went through the chairs and got my license, I knew one day I wanted to instruct new apprentices. The last 10 years I got my chance and I remembered all the BS that I’d gone through and wouldn’t have my apprentices be treated with disrespect. The best times we’re teaching. Upon retirement and doing the whole travel thing you do when you retire I become a Pre-apprenticeship instructor for inmates to hopefully go into the trades. Many did.
Great video, I learn so much from you and I'm 65 years old. never too old to learn!
You have the best landlord ever! 🙌
And a great project again 👊
A tip for cooling. Take a water hose and wet the roof. Don't need constant flow, evaporate cooling is very effective and cheap.
Awesome build Levi!! The gas struts are oh so satisfying!! I was scared about the lid closing suddenly if a strut failed, but they seem to have a locking mechanism which is relieving haha.
i love watching your channel, you are so incredibly joyful to watch. it's such an awesome idea to turn a container into a workshed like that. your kids are truly lucky.
i seriously dk why this doesnt have a million views yet aghhh, otherwise great video levi! stopped everything i was doing to see this beauty. much love from india
Looking to get some of your wall space back for shelving or counters? I'd suggest adding cabinets in front of the cutout/door with pivots at the corners that mount to the door frame. Usable space when the door is closed; swing up the door and pivot the cabinets out into the new covered area!
lol that intro was hilarious. Great video Levi!
I absolutely need one of these. . .
Actually I need two. . .
One to use and one to just look at and admire. . .
TGC and blessings
Totally love it when a plan comes together! A tip for trying something/anything to help keep that connex a few degrees cooler in direct sunlight and protected is to use some Henry’s tropical white reflective roof paint. We got turned onto it from another channels mini home build so we pitched in for some. Once that container caught up to us in Iraq it soon lost the storage appeal and was turned into a break area. You’ll notice a big temp difference! A 1/4” thick rubber strip might suffice for closing that door gap too. Just thinking out loud. After watching this mod I wanna go fix or build something lol! Thanks for taking us along, 👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy, you’ve made a sub outta me😉✌🏼
good to see someone willing to take on such a large project......
Next video: "why I moved into my shipping container"
Nice work man! Looks incredible!
Plan your work, and work your plan. And hope the revisions stay in single digits! Nice job!
Keep the build videos coming! If your ever in Edmonton come by my shop and I'll introduce you to some makers here :)
It’s great to see someone go and simply accomplish things. You may not know how when you start, but you do know that you’ll finish. And I do too. Awesome video.
I think the best part of your production is your personality. When you say “hi friend” I know you mean it. I’m sure your audience does too.
That came together so well! What a great friend you have to help you 🙃
Facts
Man I was so happy...and so happy for you seeing that door open up for the first time. You're a badass. Way to stick it out.
Cool cool! I like it. 👍✅
nice job, I am not so sure how much of a nubie you are at metal working. those hinges were a work of art. nicely done. you obviously did your homework and thought about the whole process. I appreciate you talking about the frustrations of doing a job like that, when we have to over come, it just makes the end product so much sweeter.
SWAG
Wow, no turning back now, you definitely have the bull by the horns, I like that, I can see your vision, I envy the process as well as what finish product that’s coming. Wishing you well sir.
That feeling when it all comes together, especially after things don’t work out the way you’d hoped, is the best! This was awesome!
Next year will be our 50th wedding anniversary. Hubby is a retired manufacturing engineer. He still gets excited over these kinds of projects. I loved every second of this video! Oh the project stories I could tell!
Put a counterweight rail on the backside and balance the weight and door and just lift it.
Maybe you have different ideas of how to create 2200 Newton’s of counterweight, but that’s a lot of concrete and a lot of moving space. I would need 800 plus lbs to cantilever this door
I would highly recommend painting a design on the side. you'd going to be looking at it a lot when you finaly get that land so having something good to look at just makes it all the beter.
Every makers heart sank with yours when that strut bowed... great to see you finish strong Levi !
Every maker knew it wouldn't be a good design
@@janeblogs324- pfft... says one with *zero* content
@@janeblogs324-:show us what you make
Three Years of Formal High School Education in Working with Wood.
Three Years of Formal High School Education in Working with Metal.
Another Year of Formal Education in Working with Metal, in a Government ‘Special Education’ Unit and a Lifetime of My Father convincing Me that I was absolutely useless at everything I touched.
Consequently although I may know How to Do something I Lack the Confidence to even pick up a Tool, let alone actually use it.
Which is why I sometimes enjoy watching Build videos.
Welds looking good.
Cheers!
For someone that's new to metal working looks damn good to me doing similar things for a long time I'm impressed
Levi, that was a great vid! It’s awesome to show the failures and how you figure out the way forward. That awning is a fantastic idea for adding some rain/sun shade and just making the shop larger by giving you some outside space.
I've been following your channel for a little while and by looking at the comments I just realized how many other creators are on here that I follow too. You do fantastic content !
I actually love that gas strut idea bro. I now have three 40’ high cubes. Just bought my third off a Ritchie Brothers auction on 6/8/2023 It was a 1 trip and I won it for $2,000.00 US !! Container prices have come down surprisingly in the last few months!!
Made the mistake of starting to watch this while cooking. Totally absorbed until interrupted by the smell of burning stuff! Love your videos and love watching people with a passion for their craft. Keep posting. I have a shipping container that has been left on land that I just bought and you have given me some great ideas... unfortunately I don't have your skill. 😩
Great craftsmanship in your work.
You should think about painting the container roof with Tropi-cool paint. I used it on my RV and also my enclosed trailer. It cuts the heat down a lot.
Nice work. I have had a long and prosperous career in metal fabrication and ship building. Gas struts can put up a fight. You did a nice job of thinking it through.
This is so true Life´s better when you make stuff!!
That sinking feeling indeed, felt it too when the strut bent. Looks great now.
You are a busy guy 😊 Love the family. Nice job on the shop shed , kinda planning the same type shop idea !
Your face was so familiar and then after going through all your videos, I saw the timber framed build (3 years ago) and it all came back to me. Keep on being awesome Levi!!
One of the best videos on RUclips. This is the first of yours I’ve seen and am sure I’ll be back!
Did you consider counter weights. Rods on each side that would have a weight on the end. This would make the door weight neutral. no need for gas struts. you can remove the rods during transport making the door not operable keeping out unwanted guest. Way cheaper than those gas struts.
I would need close to 600-800lbs of counter weights to pull that off depending on the leverage ratio. At $1-$2 per pound that is a very expensive solution
@@Levi_Allen This could be as simple as a five gallon bucket filled with concrete on a pole x 2 suspended above the door. Longer the pole the less weight you will need to balance the door.
@@shawnthomas6460 it’s a 515lb door. I can’t think of any reasonable counterweight that would fit in the container. The leverage even with the largest poles I could fit in the size of container would be a non starter. It would work for lighter doors for sure. I need 2200n
@@Levi_Allen I would mount the poles with weight on the outside of the door vertically. It would look like two flag poles with large buckets on the end. I am not sure if I am clearly describing. Just a thought. :-)
@@shawnthomas6460 ah yes. I understand the layout you’re thinking now
Great job Sir! I really appreciate your persistence after your slight set back. I love to see how people deal with problems and come up with answers.
my man, this spoke to me. As an insomniac i watch a ton of videos. Your editing and music are great, and so is your build! I know this sounds weird but im proud of you keep getting after it boss
Hello looks very cool I want to do one of these myself. Friend did one of these in northern Wisconsin and didn't work out said is got mold from the hot / cold temperature fluctuations. How are you able to insulate in properly to prevent this from happening? Also I heard some of these containers from China have been use with dangerous chemicals that are not good to breathe.
well done. I thought the big part of the strut would be on the bottom. Door turned out great!
The instructions told me that rod down allows them to self lubricate and last longer
Well done ! Congratulations on the newborn and getting the shop door done. Nice, elegant solution with the gas struts and the tube latch. Radiant heat is a killer. I have a metal shop (pole barn) that gets to 135 on the roof, but stays near ambient temp inside with nothing but an airspace with aluminum radiant foil barrier as insulation.
Those swag tables are best thing since sliced bread! I have one set up in my knife shop. So handy for cutting steel! Cool build man!
way to use that snatch!
Cool idea and bravo to you for going for it! Makers touch is where its at, pride of accomplishment for sure.
First time I've seen a portable shop. I'm impressed.
First off awesome build I love it, but I would highly recommend taking advantage of the sqft of the flat roof and door panel to add solar panels. You would be able to get a good amount of charge off all those panels for tools and lighting. Even a small air compressor
Nice work! It's a great project that about anyone can do.
Just a note for you, stringing your welds will be stronger. When you make the turn in your weave, the heat goes away from the base material and you don't get the penetration into it as you expect. You are ok for the weight in this build , but anything that will take some weight a weave may not be your best choice. Cheers!
Totally! Thanks for chiming info with that. I start to learn that until rather recently. Most of the weave I did on this project was for attaching the door skin. Or closing the gab in the hinge assembly. Trying my best to do a better push patter when I need penetration. Cursive e’s are just so easy to do it’s hard to embrace that it’s not as effective.
Such a fan of your ambition in everything Levi!
always coming back for the build projects 😊
I've worked as a carpenter for over 20 years, but I have never done much work with metal. Other than some steel framing projects in LA that were required by code. I am designing my own home I'll start in the next three years. If I go with the shipping container idea I'm really drawn to, would it be worth my while to learn to weld or is it something I'd be better off putting I the sub-out part of my budget? I can really see the advantages of steel framing to support getting the containers up and supported over a steep portion of the property, leaving the the level land for yard/garden
Completely depends if you need permits in your area. If you do, I’d leave the welding engineering to outsource.
If you are just going free reign, then learning to weld is incredibly helpful, it’s such a useful skill especially when it comes to shipping containers
Levi, the piston usually is at the base and the shaft extends towards the upper mounting bracket on "actuators". Some car hoods have those as examples. Nice job on those hinges.
Manufacturer literature specifically called for piston down. The reason for this is to keep seals lubricated
Great, I really like that you included the problems and fixes too.
Something like this would be amazing to have for someone wanting to move to a remote, off grid location and build their own house. All the tools and equipment to fabricate basically anything you need on location and able to be powered off a few solar panels on a camper van is really fantastic. The only addition I could think of is a 3d printer and some solar on the container itself
I should have another entire container with 3D printers and cnc machines : )
I’ve been thinking about doing this for a while now. Seeing you do this is definitely pushing me to buy a shipping container ASAP.
Awesome build! At the end of your build where the welder is you could put a 2" receiver hitch hole in the conex wall . Once you have that there you could mount anything you want. Table,vice,saw,ect... On my shop table I have several of these and it helps so much. On the back side you could even use it to make a removable metal storage rack
This is a great idea. I’ve been trying to think something like that through, and I think using receiver stock is great solution!
@@Levi_Allen glad to help
This is awesome, I do alot of things with containers for work. Make sure you chain up your bottles though the one shot one is free standing. Things can go bad really fast