Converting a Shipping Container into an Off-Grid Shop!
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ps. Remember, life's better when you make stuff!
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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? TH-cam 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?
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!
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.
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
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.
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
You are a talented man! Wish we were neighbours.
even when he's welding and grinding at 10pm?? ;-)
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.
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 !
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!
Ok this was way cooler than i expected this to be.
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!
good to see someone willing to take on such a large project......
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
lOVE LOVE LOVE ! That you show mishaps and mistakes and don't edit them out ! True life as a maker ! Thank you!
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.
Great craftsmanship in your work.
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...
Mad respect in showing the failure, trouble shoot and correction. Great vid
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
First time I've seen a portable shop. I'm impressed.
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
I absolutely need one of these. . .
Actually I need two. . .
One to use and one to just look at and admire. . .
TGC and blessings
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.
I love creating things. And I appreciate others who tinker and design things👍❤ glad I found this channel
I really like watching you making things… and then not doing it myself lol
Props on turning a hole in a container into a 30min dramatic saga.
You have the best landlord ever! 🙌
And a great project again 👊
Wonderful to see creative genius at work! 👏🏼👏🏼Thanks for sharing.
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
Was concerned you weren’t going to frame the hole. Glad you did!!!
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.
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!
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.
Levi
Your a rock star for your enthusiastic endeavors.Some projects require extra analysis,you have successfully completed thru extra trials.
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😉✌🏼
Thank you for sharing, even your issues with getting the roof sorted, honest, and vulnerable.
Honestly, great video.
I was in a glass case of emotion the whole time watching this Levi! Wicked cool. Thanks for bringing us along for this!
One of the best videos on TH-cam. This is the first of yours I’ve seen and am sure I’ll be back!
lol that intro was hilarious. Great video Levi!
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!
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
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
Thanks! Pretty slick awning.
Looks like you do some pretty great mods yourself!
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.
what a journey. tripping over this video!
Next video: "why I moved into my shipping container"
Nice work man! Looks incredible!
That face shield you’re using in the begging of the video is awesome.
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.
Keep the build videos coming! If your ever in Edmonton come by my shop and I'll introduce you to some makers here :)
Our boiii Levi stacking dimes on dimes on dimes in this one. I respect the hustle and grind.
That came together so well! What a great friend you have to help you 🙃
Facts
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 !
Cool cool! I like it. 👍✅
Nice addition to your work space!
SWAG
Hell Yeah. It’s urs. Yeah it’s mine when u make it. That good feeling.
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.
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. 😩
I love how even this dude's glasses are mended together.
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!!
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.
Great video, I learn so much from you and I'm 65 years old. never too old to learn!
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.
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.
Me, I am a landlord ...YOU sure can come over and do your "making our life better" ...Love people can do stuff like that!
This is so true Life´s better when you make stuff!!
Ah the sinking feeling. The best way to learn.
A tip for cooling. Take a water hose and wet the roof. Don't need constant flow, evaporate cooling is very effective and cheap.
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!
Great video, you are a very talented storyteller very inspirational. Thanks for posting.
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
Your welds were impressive. You had a problem with the struts but you figured it out.
I was thinking a winch or garage door opener. Awesome build!!!!
I love what your doing. as a trucker 1 issue I see is don't go over 102 inches wide. It will require permits to move. Maybe make overhangs hinged?!? Just what I see. I love the idea. Here because I am thinking of a shop and sleeping quarters joined by a shed roof (dog trot porch). Just a idea and you have helped fuel the dream.
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!!
Dude! That is trick as hell. Nice work!
Had to stop what I was doing when I saw this come out
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.
Welds looking good.
Cheers!
ugh, I love these longer videos so much! I get so invested and excited to see the progress!
For someone that's new to metal working looks damn good to me doing similar things for a long time I'm impressed
Cool project. I also noticed the BC Helicoppters hat 👍🚁
Excellent build and video, thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍
Superb, and big thanks to the Land owners, they share visions.
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.
always coming back for the build projects 😊
"New to metal working" didn't look like it from here. Nice idea, good execution cool video and stunning location. Thanks for some ideas.
Awesome little project
Such a fan of your ambition in everything Levi!
Levi Jack of all trades. Well done 👍
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
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
Plan your work, and work your plan. And hope the revisions stay in single digits! Nice job!
Power wash remove rust and paint just the roof white and that will net you 6-10 degrees internal as well. Sick video!
Awesome vibe to this video, it's like watching a downhill mountain bike video lol
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.
Super cool hinges.
You nailed the thumbnail!