Hi Meg, Next time you are at the store , pick up a 2 inch magnetic driver extension and a half a dozen #2 Phillips screw bits, That way your screws stay on the impact driver and don’t fall on the ground.
Also, as a mechanical engineer I understand how things don’t always go to plan. But I’m impressed with you pushing thru the issues and getting the job done. Kudos 👍😎🥰
I absolutely love that when you make mistakes doing something new or different you don’t edit the mistakes out. It really makes it much more entertaining.
I loved this. I’m 57 and have been a solo DIYer for 37 of those years. Everything that went wrong for you in this video has gone wrong for me too and your elation when it all works out has been my prize on many occasions also. Subscribed.
Thanks! I felt a need to let you know that your unwavering drive to do "and do well" and willingness to try even when you don't know willingness to learn to take on all your projects is very inspiring and something to be proud of! along side your personality and obviously the eyecandy that you are what can I say, I love watching your videos. I'm amazed every video at your vast knowledge in everything. whoever raised you deserves a high five for the 10 out of 10 you are. I wish you the best in all you do you can do and handle anything you put your mind to. don't ever let anyone tell you different. you are a fellow jack of all trades but master of none. as we say in the south.
Your tenacity and determination really is something special, you always manage to get whatever project you attack completed, not always pretty, (lol) and roundabout but you try and try to you figure it out. Your chainsaw skills was....shall we say entertaining to say the least, terrified as you were, you got them down! Keep up the GREAT work Meg, you and Sarah n tuned are among my favorite RUclipsrs, you guys, strike that you girls get it done!! I hope you inspire other women to get their feet wet so to speak and tackle jobs they ordinarily wouldn't attempt.
Thank you so much Peter, I appreciate that! Lol yes my chainsaw skills definitely need work.. actually, all my power tool skills need work haha! Thank you for being here and for the support on the channel!
You are one of the hardest workers I have ever seen and you get knocked down with small hiccups in life and still smile everyday, and best thing is you answer your comments which is very much appreciated. Shows you care
Thank you Peter, that's really kind! It'll be a lifelong work-in-progress dealing with hiccups and roadblocks, not always easy, but I try my best :) I try to answer as many comments as possible, don't get a chance to get answer them all, but I do make sure to read them all!
"That screw didn't wanna be used!" THE VERY IDEA!! Aaw, Meg, you warm my heart when I'm feeling down! You just carry on being you - everyone else is taken!🥰
Another great job. The organizing and door came out perfect. I have found that a little grease on the contact points top and bottom will help with opening and closing the steel doors. Job well done
That turned out great, you may have done it off camera, but just in case, don't forget to seal the 2 original holes that you didn't use when attaching the storage rack to the wall. And if you're going to be tempted to put any weight on the shelves above your workbench, I would suggest using both holes of the brackets to secure them. But that was a huge improvement, I can't believe what you can get done by yourself.
Thank you!! It was definitely a tough one, that door in particular lol!! And yes, thank you, the 2 original holes did get filled but I had forgotten about them until after the video was edited lol! And you're right about the shelf brackets - more screws will go in if need be - right now everything on there is super light.
Good job girl always seem to impress, The reason your self tapping or tek screws however you want to call them. The reason you were snapping the heads off is because you don’t pre-drill into the metal on a self tapper, especially when the metals not very thick because then it’s catching the edges before it starts catching the pointed part so then it gets caught instead of cutting and snap the heads off so just pre-drill your board and then let the self tappers do their job.
Hi Meg, I hope you and your partner are well. I think you are GREAT, with what you can do, you are what we call in the UK, a Jack of all trades. I watched you on you tube yesterday Monday 15th July 2024, Loved it, since losing my Wife in November of 2018, I have slowly working on how to use the internet. I wish you well in your new home. Just one pointer, when you are screwing self tappers, it is advised to make a small pilot hole first, this way you will be able to screw the self tapper easier. be careful you do not get Heat stroke, and keep hydrated. Take care & God bless Stewart I am nearly 67 years old.😀😀😘😘
@@Meg.August Thank you Meg for your kind reply. I feel giving dew where it's warranted, keep doing what you do, you and your partner much be so proud of what you can do, thank you again Stewart 😘😘
To fasten to the metal through wood. Predrill the wood slightly larger than the threads on the screw so that they don't catch the wood. Will be much easier I promise 😊
Lack of grease isn't the issue. The problem is those latches are meant to be opened simultaneously. Otherwise they're fighting against each other, one trying to open and the other holding it closed. Pull both handles at the same time and I guarantee it'll pop right open
As a carpenter you should take door hinge pins out,remove door and install frame with 3 screws under the weather strip so they are hidden while plumbing up the frame.
Quick little tip for your storage box shelves. Slap a couple of 1X4 boards on a diagonal on the back side to stop them from racking, really stiffens them up while they remain freestanding and easily moveable. I must admit your perseverance and problem solving to come up with a solution that works for you is admirable.
The scenery is beautiful, it reminds of Idaho. I have to watch the video on making the shelves, we just piled stuff inside our 40 foot high cube container. I also like the term "sea can". Once again, nice problem solving.
Your dedication to converting a 40' shipping container into a workshop is truly impressive. Your creativity and meticulous planning in the garage overhaul process are inspiring to witness. And I am Floating Village Life
Hi Meg! Just finished watching this Excellent Project, Great idea for a Workshop! Must B Hot as South of Hell Texas in the C Can! Keep Up on Fluid Hydration! Love Your Personality and Determination! U Rock! Cheers from Beautiful Wisconsin!
a tip on toe nailing/ screwing drill your hole first ,you can go in strait 1/8 in then angle it , also always predrill for the self tapping screws through the wood. probably need to eventually change out the roof screws for some rubber sealed roofing screws, something you might want to consider is framing out the other side of the door with a place for a big fan in it. by your self did a good job! p-s p-o- door would have screwed it together. not too shabby of a handy- woman . btw Dont get the spray foam on your clothes it NEVER comes out!!!! i have a shirt that i got it on over a year ago and been washed many, many times still there good luck and have fun
Excellent job. I do worry about you, with some of your antics! I'd suggest wearing sturdier shoes, for if you drop something...OUCH! Also, if I may suggest that anytime you are using a power saw on wood, always clamp the wood down. I was watching you making that "notch" on free-floating wood whilst holding my breath!
As always, great job, Meg! One thing to note is to put on work shoes when you are working with a tool or carrying all sorts of heavy things. Stepping on a nail or a screw in flip-flops - believe me, this is not the kind of experience that anyone needs.
I can attest to this first hand.. Nike are not in any nail resistant as i discovered after jumping down from some scaffolding on a site on a Sunday O/T session ..
I too can attest to this first hand. nothing like literally unscrewing a 1" screw out of the arch of your foot through a flip flop. Not an experience I recommend for anyone lol
Little tip. I’d the strew doesn’t fit in the crack your filling with the expanding foam don’t use it but use some type of silicon/sealant instead. The foam needs to be between something to seal or else over time it will fail so I use the thickness of the straw that comes with the can.
I love your quirkiness and your never give up character! I'm so glad you did this video because I really want to get a shipping container for my archery range storage. I'm not sure if I would put in the standard door instead of using the container's doors but I guess it depends on how easy the doors are to operate. I can't believe you get temperatures equal to what we get in Texas! Keep up the good fight but be careful of over stressing your skeletal joints. I have often done a lot on my own as you are and now that I'm 67 my joints are letting me know that I should have go help more often...
Great job, Meg! You got quite a bit completed on the C-can! Especially during a heatwave too! I remember when I was working in the Columbia Icefield, in 2021. A heatwave came through Western Canada and the temperature reached 36 degrees Celsius. It was hot, but not muggy because the humidity was around 20%.
Thank you!! Yes, lots got done this week, I'm stoked! But holy, the heat waves are something else! Yes, thankfully not too muggy, but still a bit too hot for me!
Meg, I have so much respect and admiration for all the stuff you are doing. Not just because you are just getting stuff done, but also because you are doing it in flip flops. I can't do anything without proper shoes, lol.
Nice work. A future project could be to add an awning that the sea can door could still freely swing under to have a shaded work area extend out from the entry. With the open door acting like a wall and having mounts for tools and power - if they would clear the newly installed door when closed up.
Your amazing! I always thought about doing this then, randomly I jump on RUclips and see an episode of my favorite youtuber doing the idea in my head! I love it, Lookin good Meg, Well done!
Really enjoying your carpentry videos, I'm a carpenter by trade. Figuring it out is half the battle, and you've got the right attitude, keep up the good work!
"Nesting" takes all forms 🙂 I'm sure it must feel good to have an operational work space again, and it's no coincidence that Mr Cool ads were running during my watching of this episode! A nice DIY heat pump setup would be handy for summer AND winter 😎
It definitely does, Kev! Glad to know where everything is now (for the most part lol!) Thankfully our RV trailer's AC has been working great, but yes we'll absolutely need something like that for our house build! Hope you have a great week!
Long video I'll be watching in segments, I was saying oh wow nice job labeling your bins and next thing you say is I wish I labelled my storage rack before you took it apart, lol. Happy sorting... Thanks for Sharing
LOL!! Being from California, I say "How am I supposed to work in 40 degrees?" as well in the winter, for fahrenheit! I don't do the cold, but I can definitely handle 40c, just keep the water drinking and turn on a fan to blow the sweat off you.
Another WONDERFUL project and extremely interesting!!! Love your content like this!!! Great job Mechanic Meg!!! Keep rolling!!! All the blessings and best wishes from the deep south USA!
"Yaah!" Another job well done. I’m always amazed by your perseverance. It also shows how great it is to use the right tools. Those self-tapping screws go in steel like butter. I do wonder how temperature differences inside the container will relate to the outside temperature, especially the moisture levels in the container during the colder autumn and winter months. Good ventilation in the form of a fan and sealable ventilation holes are indeed a solution. It's a pity we have to wait another week. Well done, MEGnificant! TTYL 👋
Hey Roy!! Thank you!! Lol the inside of the can is probably 10 degrees (C) warmer! You could feel the heat wall walking into the can from the outside 40C air. But yes, it'll be interesting to see how it fairs in the fall and winter. I'll get that fan installed in it soon, and that should help a bit. Always great to hear from you, and hope you have a great week! See you soon!
A tip when cutting wood on a saw stool you put your knee on the wood to help hold it still while cutting freeing up your other hand. Also sea can over here in new Zealand we call them shipping containers Love your videos great to see the progress your making.
in future projects maybe try using an adhesive rather than drilling holes in the exterior of the container. adhesives are plenty strong enough to hold things up without screws. awesome jobs done tho kudos!
Aloha Meg from Hawaii🤙. Enjoy watching your videos, such good content I use to unwind after a very long day! I'm really liking this series of you building your home! I especially like the "casual" footwear; something we do here as well. Thank you for sharing your work, your journey, and experiences! Be safe & look forward to more. Mahalo, Luka
I'm curious, since they weren't shown, I have to wonder if you remembered about those first 2 self-tapping screws that you pulled and ultimately didn't use. With how unruly the silicone was after finishing with the roof, did you fill those 2 holes with silicone before you'd turned on the camera to film the ones we saw...? It worried me that they weren't mentioned at all after the fact, since they're hidden behind the rack storage, you could have a huge problem before even knowing.
building stores have premade metal brackets under lots of names: shelf brackets corner brackets strong ties (Simpson brand) that would be better for that job of tying the shelves to the container wall, they already have screw holes in them and being thin metal it makes screwing in those self tapping screws much easier. I've used them to mount plywood to walls to hold electronics like switches and routers.
That was epic Meg !!❤💯 A huge project tackled and a huge win :). You are so smart, full of humor, strong and beautiful. Incredible... Great choice of land, it is so beautiful !!
Longer handles, like a piece of galvanized pipe slipped over the ones there, and a blob of grease in each socket will help you open those container doors. Diagonal pieces on the back of that 2x4 structure would do wonders to stabilize it laterally. Almost anything would work 2x4, 1x4, or plywood rips.
Howdy Meg, just a suggestion for next time, you could have built that wooden shelf outside and then just slid inside, looks like it had enough clearance. If not then you could have purchased some corner brace plates that you just screw to connect, hope that helps for a next time lol, btw you’re doing a great job improvising with what you have. You go girl. 👍
You’re doing a great job. I know you’re using it as a work shop but I would have framed out the inside and insulated the whole thing floor to ceiling and put osb on the walls, floor and ceiling. By doing this the container would stay cooler and the fan you would be able to put down the far end so it blows the air towards the doors.
I would recommend building a roof structure on to the container or over it so you have a car port on each side. It will help to keep the sun off the container and a little cooler.
Another very cool project in the books. One small suggestion would be to get yourself a surform wood plane (I think that's what they're called - the ones with a cheese grater syle blade) that way you can rip wood oversized then bring them down to length to better fine tune your fitment. They're a bit awkward to use at first but once you get the rythem going can really chew through some wood. The one we have has saved me from many a dodgy cut over the years 😂
Hi Meg and Mike 👋🏻 Thank you, hope all is going well my friends 🤞🏻Always great to hear from you, stay safe and take care 👍🏻God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you always 🫶🏻
You need to use a drill bit the same size as the thread of the screw, then run the self drilling screw in, acts as a guide and allows the screw to easily cut the metal
meg, you need to get the container off the ground and also to level it up. as it settles the doors will get harder to open and if on the ground moisture will wick up and rot the floor.
Meg you don't need two locks either side. Sister and mum are the same with their containers. Angle grind one off from either side and make life easy. You'll have to get bolts and roofers masik to seal the holes but this will save your back.
Meg, you should add some heavy oil or better yet some grease to the door securing mechanism where the door handles secure the doors to the sea container. I think this would be of great benefit.
maybe chocking up the corners of container might make the door opening easier.ground looks higher in middle but they are built to be corner supported, not sure it will help but but worth a shot.
I said and comeback and watch so here I am starting from 20:00 minute mark, Saturday 7/20 here and i agree with that yukkie heat 8 am here already 83° , That is my favorite makita saw, I have that exact model, way lighter than my worm-saw. haha I saw the same trick the polish plane. May I suggest sealing up those screw holes with a good silicone or maybe butyl ta'pe to keep elements out. and ill be back to watch remaining 22 minutes great job Meg, you have some skills, in no time you will start on that dream home.
when youre doing the "polish planer" with a skilsaw, try to use both hands on the saw. either clamp or screw down your board. you can use the same trick if you need to cut a notch out of a board and have it flush. now that youre offgrid it might be a good idea to start building up your own little hardware/lumber store so you can have fasteners, lumber, caulking, tape, spray paint, and any other things you use frequently. after we bought our home thats what we did and its saved us more than a few time from going to the store for one thing to finish a project. we keep adding things to our hardware/lumber store all the time. beside big projects, we rarely have to go the hardware store for anything. its a time saver. remember, one is none and two is one when you start your home store.
@@Meg.August its saved me more times than i can count when doing projects at home late at night and everything is closed. when i use something from my store, i replace it with two. since owning a home ive found keeping things stocked with the idea of "one is none and two is one" has served me well. im never out of things that way. we also do the same with canned/boxed food, bathroom stuff, paper products basically a large pantry.
Corner gussets or plywood in the corners of the shelf will make them stronger. Pick up some greese for the top and bottom latch, it'll make it easier to latch and unlatch. You might want to sand or Stainless Steel Scouring Pad the roof rust a little, then tar and snow seal it so you don't get leaks. Snow seal is the last layer, it's white so it'll reflect heat. Not sure of your coverage but, 5 gallon of black tar seal, thick layer, let set a couple weeks. Then a 5 gallon can of snow seal. Stuff is very messy so plan for lots of rags and turpentine for clean-up. Then again, you might have other idea's for the roof. My first thought was level only works if the structure is level, but hay, you were funny and entertaining to watch and you did get that door wibble, wobbley in.😅😉😊
Entertaining video. i saw you put caulking on the outside of the side of the container around the 2 self tappers from L brackets from the shelves. these L brackets have 3 holes per bracket for a reason, i suggest you use them all 3 instead only the bottom ones... otherwise after you put some weight on them, some day you will find your shelves bend forwards and all dropped down all over your work bench and floor and most likely have things broken.
Something I've admired about this channel is Meg is consistent when it comes to keeping her projects and work space neat and organized. When she was wrenching on cars she would always knock off the grease and oil before moving forward and when she built the shelving unit it was to gain space and organize the garage. This just shows she takes pride in what she is doing. Proud of you kid. Curious to know if you've considered using solar to power the shop?
Aw thanks Rob!!! I do enjoy a clean and organized space lol! And you know, I would LOVE to get solar set up here, but budget wise, I won't be able to swing it just yet. Hopefully in the future though because it's always something I've wanted to kit my space out with. Wish list! Always so great to hear from you, hope you're having a great start to your week! Take care!
Looks awesome girl, good job Meg and you looked beautiful today baby girl! Thanks for sharing, Louisiana sending prayers and positive vibes to you and yours! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻✌🏻💯💯💯
Canada has beautiful wilderness scenery
Hi Meg,
Next time you are at the store , pick up a 2 inch magnetic driver extension and a half a dozen #2 Phillips screw bits,
That way your screws stay on the impact driver and don’t fall on the ground.
Also, as a mechanical engineer I understand how things don’t always go to plan. But I’m impressed with you pushing thru the issues and getting the job done. Kudos 👍😎🥰
I absolutely love that when you make mistakes doing something new or different you don’t edit the mistakes out. It really makes it much more entertaining.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that feedback!
I loved this. I’m 57 and have been a solo DIYer for 37 of those years. Everything that went wrong for you in this video has gone wrong for me too and your elation when it all works out has been my prize on many occasions also. Subscribed.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this. And thanks for the sub as well!
Thanks! I felt a need to let you know that your unwavering drive to do "and do well" and willingness to try even when you don't know willingness to learn to take on all your projects is very inspiring and something to be proud of! along side your personality and obviously the eyecandy that you are what can I say, I love watching your videos. I'm amazed every video at your vast knowledge in everything. whoever raised you deserves a high five for the 10 out of 10 you are. I wish you the best in all you do you can do and handle anything you put your mind to. don't ever let anyone tell you different. you are a fellow jack of all trades but master of none. as we say in the south.
Thank you so much for the nice comment and for the Super Thanks! I appreciate it! Hope you have a great week!
You are beautiful and awesome your ability to conform to what your task is for that day is amazing great job !❤🙏🏼🌻
Your tenacity and determination really is something special, you always manage to get whatever project you attack completed, not always pretty, (lol) and roundabout but you try and try to you figure it out. Your chainsaw skills was....shall we say entertaining to say the least, terrified as you were, you got them down! Keep up the GREAT work Meg, you and Sarah n tuned are among my favorite RUclipsrs, you guys, strike that you girls get it done!!
I hope you inspire other women to get their feet wet so to speak and tackle jobs they ordinarily wouldn't attempt.
Thank you so much Peter, I appreciate that! Lol yes my chainsaw skills definitely need work.. actually, all my power tool skills need work haha! Thank you for being here and for the support on the channel!
You are one of the hardest workers I have ever seen and you get knocked down with small hiccups in life and still smile everyday, and best thing is you answer your comments which is very much appreciated. Shows you care
Thank you Peter, that's really kind! It'll be a lifelong work-in-progress dealing with hiccups and roadblocks, not always easy, but I try my best :) I try to answer as many comments as possible, don't get a chance to get answer them all, but I do make sure to read them all!
"That screw didn't wanna be used!" THE VERY IDEA!! Aaw, Meg, you warm my heart when I'm feeling down! You just carry on being you - everyone else is taken!🥰
Aw Bernard, thanks so much!! Appreciate you! Hope you have a great day
You did an amazing job on that Workshop congratulations it looks great and you look amazing❤
Thank you!
There are screw bit holders. Life changing.
There are magnetic wrist bands so you can hot swap bits.
Another great job. The organizing and door came out perfect. I have found that a little grease on the contact points top and bottom will help with opening and closing the steel doors. Job well done
Thank you Don!! Appreciate that! Hope all is well!
Super impressive. Your work ethic and ability to problem solve is impeccable.
Thanks so much!
That turned out great, you may have done it off camera, but just in case, don't forget to seal the 2 original holes that you didn't use when attaching the storage rack to the wall. And if you're going to be tempted to put any weight on the shelves above your workbench, I would suggest using both holes of the brackets to secure them.
But that was a huge improvement, I can't believe what you can get done by yourself.
Thank you!! It was definitely a tough one, that door in particular lol!! And yes, thank you, the 2 original holes did get filled but I had forgotten about them until after the video was edited lol! And you're right about the shelf brackets - more screws will go in if need be - right now everything on there is super light.
It's super cute when she gets something done and says "There".
Good job girl always seem to impress, The reason your self tapping or tek screws however you want to call them. The reason you were snapping the heads off is because you don’t pre-drill into the metal on a self tapper, especially when the metals not very thick because then it’s catching the edges before it starts catching the pointed part so then it gets caught instead of cutting and snap the heads off so just pre-drill your board and then let the self tappers do their job.
Hi Meg, I hope you and your partner are well. I think you are GREAT, with what you can do, you are what we call in the UK, a Jack of all trades. I watched you on you tube yesterday Monday 15th July 2024, Loved it, since losing my Wife in November of 2018, I have slowly working on how to use the internet. I wish you well in your new home. Just one pointer, when you are screwing self tappers, it is advised to make a small pilot hole first, this way you will be able to screw the self tapper easier. be careful you do not get Heat stroke, and keep hydrated. Take care & God bless Stewart I am nearly 67 years old.😀😀😘😘
Hi Stewart! Thank you so much for watching and for leaving the a nice comment! Hope you have a great week, and take care as well!
@@Meg.August Thank you Meg for your kind reply. I feel giving dew where it's warranted, keep doing what you do, you and your partner much be so proud of what you can do, thank you again Stewart 😘😘
To fasten to the metal through wood. Predrill the wood slightly larger than the threads on the screw so that they don't catch the wood. Will be much easier I promise 😊
Thanks for the tip, Jake!
@@Meg.August you bet
Put some grease on the door cams inside the notches this will help them open and close easier
There's always time for lubricant.
Lack of grease isn't the issue. The problem is those latches are meant to be opened simultaneously. Otherwise they're fighting against each other, one trying to open and the other holding it closed. Pull both handles at the same time and I guarantee it'll pop right open
As a carpenter you should take door hinge pins out,remove door and install frame with 3 screws under the weather strip so they are hidden while plumbing up the frame.
Sealant!!! Didn't want to say caulk on camera !!! Priceless... Pre drill holes in steel with a drill... Those self tappers don't cut it...
Quick little tip for your storage box shelves. Slap a couple of 1X4 boards on a diagonal on the back side to stop them from racking, really stiffens them up while they remain freestanding and easily moveable. I must admit your perseverance and problem solving to come up with a solution that works for you is admirable.
The scenery is beautiful, it reminds of Idaho. I have to watch the video on making the shelves, we just piled stuff inside our 40 foot high cube container. I also like the term "sea can". Once again, nice problem solving.
Thanks so much!!
Next door install with jam, remove door from jam. Install jam into frame opening. Easier to manipulate to fit and fasten to frame. Great job!
Hello dear Meg, nice interesting video.👍 I always look at it. Kind regards from Bavaria 😃
Thank you so much!
Your dedication to converting a 40' shipping container into a workshop is truly impressive. Your creativity and meticulous planning in the garage overhaul process are inspiring to witness. And I am Floating Village Life
Thanks so much! Appreciate that!
if you pre drill a hole into your wood slightly larger than the screw it wont push the wood back when you hit the other material with the screw.
You can use your oscillating saw to cut the protrubing screw tips before sealing them for a tighter seal
Hi Meg! Just finished watching this Excellent Project, Great idea for a Workshop! Must B Hot as South of Hell Texas in the C Can! Keep Up on Fluid Hydration! Love Your Personality and Determination! U Rock! Cheers from Beautiful Wisconsin!
Thank you Paul!!
a tip on toe nailing/ screwing drill your hole first ,you can go in strait 1/8 in then angle it , also always predrill for the self tapping screws through the wood. probably need to eventually change out the roof screws for some rubber sealed roofing screws, something you might want to consider is framing out the other side of the door with a place for a big fan in it. by your self did a good job! p-s p-o- door would have screwed it together. not too shabby of a handy- woman . btw Dont get the spray foam on your clothes it NEVER comes out!!!! i have a shirt that i got it on over a year ago and been washed many, many times still there good luck and have fun
Excellent job. I do worry about you, with some of your antics! I'd suggest wearing sturdier shoes, for if you drop something...OUCH! Also, if I may suggest that anytime you are using a power saw on wood, always clamp the wood down. I was watching you making that "notch" on free-floating wood whilst holding my breath!
Thank you Tony, and thanks for looking out!
I agree. Safety first! Let’s imagine a scenario you did injure yourself. What are your plans to seek emergency help being isolated?
I think you did very well... glad you are getting your work area organized. It will be much nicer to work in for sure!
Thank you!
So glad I found your channel. We are converting a container as well.
Thanks for watching! Good luck with your container as well!
As always, great job, Meg!
One thing to note is to put on work shoes when you are working with a tool or carrying all sorts of heavy things. Stepping on a nail or a screw in flip-flops - believe me, this is not the kind of experience that anyone needs.
Thank you @sunsetrider4870 and thanks for looking out!
I can attest to this first hand.. Nike are not in any nail resistant as i discovered after jumping down from some scaffolding on a site on a Sunday O/T session ..
I too can attest to this first hand. nothing like literally unscrewing a 1" screw out of the arch of your foot through a flip flop. Not an experience I recommend for anyone lol
Brah... Why you looking at her shoes. ROFL..
Please get some good shoes, you would still look fabulous
You are a fireball of energy. Love watching
Thank you James!
Little tip. I’d the strew doesn’t fit in the crack your filling with the expanding foam don’t use it but use some type of silicon/sealant instead. The foam needs to be between something to seal or else over time it will fail so I use the thickness of the straw that comes with the can.
I love your quirkiness and your never give up character! I'm so glad you did this video because I really want to get a shipping container for my archery range storage. I'm not sure if I would put in the standard door instead of using the container's doors but I guess it depends on how easy the doors are to operate. I can't believe you get temperatures equal to what we get in Texas! Keep up the good fight but be careful of over stressing your skeletal joints. I have often done a lot on my own as you are and now that I'm 67 my joints are letting me know that I should have go help more often...
You're definitely a bad ass! Wonderful show.
Thank you Jermaine!
Great job, Meg! You got quite a bit completed on the C-can! Especially during a heatwave too! I remember when I was working in the Columbia Icefield, in 2021. A heatwave came through Western Canada and the temperature reached 36 degrees Celsius. It was hot, but not muggy because the humidity was around 20%.
Thank you!! Yes, lots got done this week, I'm stoked! But holy, the heat waves are something else! Yes, thankfully not too muggy, but still a bit too hot for me!
Meg, I have so much respect and admiration for all the stuff you are doing. Not just because you are just getting stuff done, but also because you are doing it in flip flops. I can't do anything without proper shoes, lol.
lol!! thank you so much! honestly I feel so much more planted to the ground in slides than I do runners/workboots lol!!
Nice work. A future project could be to add an awning that the sea can door could still freely swing under to have a shaded work area extend out from the entry. With the open door acting like a wall and having mounts for tools and power - if they would clear the newly installed door when closed up.
Your amazing! I always thought about doing this then, randomly I jump on RUclips and see an episode of my favorite youtuber doing the idea in my head! I love it, Lookin good Meg, Well done!
Thanks so much! Appreciate that!
Really enjoying your carpentry videos, I'm a carpenter by trade. Figuring it out is half the battle, and you've got the right attitude, keep up the good work!
Thanks so much Chris!
"Nesting" takes all forms 🙂 I'm sure it must feel good to have an operational work space again, and it's no coincidence that Mr Cool ads were running during my watching of this episode! A nice DIY heat pump setup would be handy for summer AND winter 😎
It definitely does, Kev! Glad to know where everything is now (for the most part lol!) Thankfully our RV trailer's AC has been working great, but yes we'll absolutely need something like that for our house build! Hope you have a great week!
@@Meg.August🎉🎉❤❤ your so sweet🎉
Long video I'll be watching in segments, I was saying oh wow nice job labeling your bins and next thing you say is I wish I labelled my storage rack before you took it apart, lol. Happy sorting... Thanks for Sharing
Thanks so much!! And I hope you enjoy the rest of the video!
LOL!! Being from California, I say "How am I supposed to work in 40 degrees?" as well in the winter, for fahrenheit! I don't do the cold, but I can definitely handle 40c, just keep the water drinking and turn on a fan to blow the sweat off you.
Another WONDERFUL project and extremely interesting!!! Love your content like this!!! Great job Mechanic Meg!!! Keep rolling!!! All the blessings and best wishes from the deep south USA!
Thank you so so much Terry! Always great to hear from you, and appreciate the support on the channel! Hope you have a wonderful week!
"Yaah!" Another job well done. I’m always amazed by your perseverance. It also shows how great it is to use the right tools. Those self-tapping screws go in steel like butter. I do wonder how temperature differences inside the container will relate to the outside temperature, especially the moisture levels in the container during the colder autumn and winter months. Good ventilation in the form of a fan and sealable ventilation holes are indeed a solution. It's a pity we have to wait another week. Well done, MEGnificant! TTYL 👋
Hey Roy!! Thank you!! Lol the inside of the can is probably 10 degrees (C) warmer! You could feel the heat wall walking into the can from the outside 40C air. But yes, it'll be interesting to see how it fairs in the fall and winter. I'll get that fan installed in it soon, and that should help a bit. Always great to hear from you, and hope you have a great week! See you soon!
A tip when cutting wood on a saw stool you put your knee on the wood to help hold it still while cutting freeing up your other hand. Also sea can over here in new Zealand we call them shipping containers
Love your videos great to see the progress your making.
Thank you Scott! So glad you're enjoying the videos!
in future projects maybe try using an adhesive rather than drilling holes in the exterior of the container. adhesives are plenty strong enough to hold things up without screws. awesome jobs done tho kudos!
Looks great! At least you will be able to find stuff now! Nice job!
Thank you!!
Excited to see the property after a while There is a lot of work But you should remember that it is for you and to enjoy your time meg
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the developments here!
Underated channel..great job Meg again and again!!
That's really kind, thank you @waterfordMARTIN! Appreciate that!
Great job! You have come along way! Congratulations on your new property!
Love the music you use for different situations
Thanks so much! Appreciate the feedback!
Yes, nicely done with the sound effects, that takes so much time too.
Aloha Meg from Hawaii🤙. Enjoy watching your videos, such good content I use to unwind after a very long day! I'm really liking this series of you building your home! I especially like the "casual" footwear; something we do here as well. Thank you for sharing your work, your journey, and experiences! Be safe & look forward to more. Mahalo, Luka
Ahh, the ease of opening a door. Looks great! Thanks Meg ♥
Thank you Darryl!!
Just found Ms Meg. Can confirm new favorite unlocked. ❤
Let’s do this!
Thank you Thomas!!! Glad you're here! Hope you enjoy the videos!!
I'm curious, since they weren't shown, I have to wonder if you remembered about those first 2 self-tapping screws that you pulled and ultimately didn't use. With how unruly the silicone was after finishing with the roof, did you fill those 2 holes with silicone before you'd turned on the camera to film the ones we saw...?
It worried me that they weren't mentioned at all after the fact, since they're hidden behind the rack storage, you could have a huge problem before even knowing.
I think you did a phenomenal job on your workshop project! Looking forward to part 2!
Thank you Joshua!
building stores have premade metal brackets under lots of names:
shelf brackets
corner brackets
strong ties (Simpson brand)
that would be better for that job of tying the shelves to the container wall, they already have screw holes in them and being thin metal it makes screwing in those self tapping screws much easier. I've used them to mount plywood to walls to hold electronics like switches and routers.
That was epic Meg !!❤💯
A huge project tackled and a huge win :).
You are so smart, full of humor, strong and beautiful.
Incredible...
Great choice of land, it is so beautiful !!
Awesome job Meg! Especially that door.
Thank you Jason!! Appreciate that!
Hi Meg, Since you can't put your buckets on the very top rails, sit the top long boards on top of those rails.
Great progress Meg , now time for some lighting 🇬🇧👍🏻
Thank you Jim!
If you plan on fastening more things to the walls of the container, a small 110v mig welder works fantastically without drilling thru the container.
Longer handles, like a piece of galvanized pipe slipped over the ones there, and a blob of grease in each socket will help you open those container doors.
Diagonal pieces on the back of that 2x4 structure would do wonders to stabilize it laterally. Almost anything would work 2x4, 1x4, or plywood rips.
absolutely brilliant Meg
Thank you Peter!!
Howdy Meg, just a suggestion for next time, you could have built that wooden shelf outside and then just slid inside, looks like it had enough clearance. If not then you could have purchased some corner brace plates that you just screw to connect, hope that helps for a next time lol, btw you’re doing a great job improvising with what you have. You go girl. 👍
Really cool idea of putting the door in that way
Thanks Greg!
Great result! Nicely organized container workshop now. Seems to be hot summers and cold winters in Canada too.
Thank you!! Yes, the last few years especially the summers have been very hot!
Awesome job Meg!!
Thank you Pete!!
You’re doing a great job. I know you’re using it as a work shop but I would have framed out the inside and insulated the whole thing floor to ceiling and put osb on the walls, floor and ceiling. By doing this the container would stay cooler and the fan you would be able to put down the far end so it blows the air towards the doors.
I would recommend building a roof structure on to the container or over it so you have a car port on each side. It will help to keep the sun off the container and a little cooler.
All very good ideas Gary! On a tighter budget with this one, but appreciate the suggestions!
I totally admire your willingness to do whatever you have to do. I’m not sure where you live, but the scenery is beautiful.
Thank you very much!
Another very cool project in the books. One small suggestion would be to get yourself a surform wood plane (I think that's what they're called - the ones with a cheese grater syle blade) that way you can rip wood oversized then bring them down to length to better fine tune your fitment. They're a bit awkward to use at first but once you get the rythem going can really chew through some wood. The one we have has saved me from many a dodgy cut over the years 😂
Hi Meg and Mike 👋🏻 Thank you, hope all is going well my friends 🤞🏻Always great to hear from you, stay safe and take care 👍🏻God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you always 🫶🏻
Hey @db.mc2 !! Thanks so much! We appreciate you! Hope you're having a great start to your week! See you soon!
I love using your videos while exercising on my walker. I find I can go a few miles more while getting lost with interest watching you.
You need to use a drill bit the same size as the thread of the screw, then run the self drilling screw in, acts as a guide and allows the screw to easily cut the metal
meg, you need to get the container off the ground and also to level it up. as it settles the doors will get harder to open and if on the ground moisture will wick up and rot the floor.
Meg you don't need two locks either side. Sister and mum are the same with their containers. Angle grind one off from either side and make life easy. You'll have to get bolts and roofers masik to seal the holes but this will save your back.
Great job! You always get it done! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you!! Appreciate that!
You should perchise a driver set because they have drill bits that fit your drill driver you probably could use a Lazer level 😉 ❤
Just a suggestion if you're going to be working in the sea can you should install a mini split air conditioner/heat pump, really easy peezy 😎
That's a great idea!
Meg, you should add some heavy oil or better yet some grease to the door securing mechanism where the door handles secure the doors to the sea container. I think this would be of great benefit.
looking good. I would have tried to mount the door into the metal container door. That way you can still open both doors if need be
Yeah. I was looking forward to your next video 😀
That's great to hear, Dave, thank you!!
maybe chocking up the corners of container might make the door opening easier.ground looks higher in middle but they are built to be corner supported, not sure it will help but but worth a shot.
Awesome! The only suggestion I have is to save the 'factory edge' 54:28. It's not absolutely necessary but just good practice.
Good tip, thanks!
I said and comeback and watch so here I am starting from 20:00 minute mark, Saturday 7/20 here and i agree with that yukkie heat 8 am here already 83° , That is my favorite makita saw, I have that exact model, way lighter than my worm-saw. haha I saw the same trick the polish plane. May I suggest sealing up those screw holes with a good silicone or maybe butyl ta'pe to keep elements out. and ill be back to watch remaining 22 minutes great job Meg, you have some skills, in no time you will start on that dream home.
Thanks so much! And thanks for watching the whole way through!
Gotta give them hinges a little hawk tuah 😂
when youre doing the "polish planer" with a skilsaw, try to use both hands on the saw. either clamp or screw down your board. you can use the same trick if you need to cut a notch out of a board and have it flush.
now that youre offgrid it might be a good idea to start building up your own little hardware/lumber store so you can have fasteners, lumber, caulking, tape, spray paint, and any other things you use frequently. after we bought our home thats what we did and its saved us more than a few time from going to the store for one thing to finish a project. we keep adding things to our hardware/lumber store all the time. beside big projects, we rarely have to go the hardware store for anything. its a time saver. remember, one is none and two is one when you start your home store.
Thanks for the tips ted! I really like that idea of building up an on-site hardware/lumber store lol!
@@Meg.August its saved me more times than i can count when doing projects at home late at night and everything is closed. when i use something from my store, i replace it with two. since owning a home ive found keeping things stocked with the idea of "one is none and two is one" has served me well. im never out of things that way. we also do the same with canned/boxed food, bathroom stuff, paper products basically a large pantry.
@@tedwilliams8766 Very clever! Being prepared like that is always worth it! Thanks again!
Is a great pleasure 🙏 to meet you, and I tell you, you are Amazing. Keep up the great work 👍 👏 💪 👌
Thank you! Great to have you here!
@@Meg.August same here sweetie
😁Awesome Brilliant Beautiful fantastic Job . thanks for share your build adventure .
Thank you so much!
Corner gussets or plywood in the corners of the shelf will make them stronger.
Pick up some greese for the top and bottom latch, it'll make it easier to latch and unlatch.
You might want to sand or Stainless Steel Scouring Pad the roof rust a little, then tar and snow seal it so you don't get leaks.
Snow seal is the last layer, it's white so it'll reflect heat.
Not sure of your coverage but, 5 gallon of black tar seal, thick layer, let set a couple weeks.
Then a 5 gallon can of snow seal.
Stuff is very messy so plan for lots of rags and turpentine for clean-up.
Then again, you might have other idea's for the roof.
My first thought was level only works if the structure is level, but hay, you were funny and entertaining to watch and you did get that door wibble, wobbley in.😅😉😊
Love the videos. side note... 3" screws in lock plates makes it more secure
Entertaining video. i saw you put caulking on the outside of the side of the container around the 2 self tappers from L brackets from the shelves. these L brackets have 3 holes per bracket for a reason, i suggest you use them all 3 instead only the bottom ones... otherwise after you put some weight on them, some day you will find your shelves bend forwards and all dropped down all over your work bench and floor and most likely have things broken.
use the tapping screws from the outside in. easier to seal and will make a stronger connection.
Something I've admired about this channel is Meg is consistent when it comes to keeping her projects and work space neat and organized. When she was wrenching on cars she would always knock off the grease and oil before moving forward and when she built the shelving unit it was to gain space and organize the garage. This just shows she takes pride in what she is doing. Proud of you kid. Curious to know if you've considered using solar to power the shop?
Aw thanks Rob!!! I do enjoy a clean and organized space lol! And you know, I would LOVE to get solar set up here, but budget wise, I won't be able to swing it just yet. Hopefully in the future though because it's always something I've wanted to kit my space out with. Wish list!
Always so great to hear from you, hope you're having a great start to your week! Take care!
@@Meg.August If you need info on solar I got some links I can send you.
@@mrmotofy Thank you! I'll let you know
@@Meg.August I have an email in my channel vid descriptions
Looks awesome girl, good job Meg and you looked beautiful today baby girl! Thanks for sharing, Louisiana sending prayers and positive vibes to you and yours! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻✌🏻💯💯💯
April Wilkinson, possum-lodge duct-tape edition. I love it.