Thinking with the box

[stuvecorp]

I have been wanting to consolidate stuff from the shop to get it out and also organize stuff. I found a cheap shipping container and plan to get some pallet raking on the east side to get the skid attachments more orderly. The containers are a pain to move around though. Got it set tonight and now have to get my racking for inside and outside.

[stuvecorp]

The mascot looking on...

And fun with photos.

[Junior M]

why not a bigger one?

[stuvecorp]

why not a bigger one?

Because that is what $500 gets you. I have found 40' but by the time it gets delivered I would probably have close to $2000 in it. I can slide a 40' next to it, thinking ahead.:) I have a plan for a compound, 5 40'ers, a Quonset hut, some construction site spoils and a whole bunch of scrap steel. Trust me it would be fully awesome.

[Junior M]

Because that is what $500 gets you. I have found 40' but by the time it gets delivered I would probably have close to $2000 in it. I can slide a 40' next to it, thinking ahead.:) I have a plan for a compound, 5 40'ers, a Quonset hut, some construction site spoils and a whole bunch of scrap steel. Trust me it would be fully awesome.
:laugh: :laugh: sounds like a guy I know, he took 4 40ft'ers, 2 on each side, put some trusses up and has a nice building now.. :cool2:

[stuvecorp]

I want to find a graffiti artist to tag my logo on the side.:)

[Construct'O]

Stu what is with the tarp over the container.Does it have a open top?

Can't buy much for $500.Where you set it looks to be pretty sandy,here i would have to set it on at least some gravel for a base or it would sink,plus when settled down in the dirt being metal it would rust.Good luck:usflag:

[Gravel Rat]

Shipping cans are very popular now for storage or use as shops etc. The 20 footers are the most common and easy to move.

Now when you set them they need to be perfectly level its best to set them on 4 concrete pads. If the can has the wood floor you want air circulation also when the can sits on 4 points that the weight is distrubted it won't settle and twist the can. The problem you end up with is the doors don't want to close once it twists.

Also the can's like to sweat like a fat woman so you may want to line the inside with some foam like Styro SM.

Make sure you weld a cow bell over the lock to make it hard to cut the lock off.

[stuvecorp]

It's sitting on D sand, it's like base course but without the big rock - it's like spreading peanut butter. For now I was just going to set it on the ground. It has a tarp which isn't the best but is a high cube so it's a foot taller than normal. I can always figure out something for a more permanent roof later.

[Gravel Rat]

The best roof you can put on it is a low pitch trusses then sheet it with plywood or you can strap it and find yourself some metal roofing.

Guys here have tried torch on roofing and it still pools water and eventually finds its way in. A pitched roof is the way to go.

[RockSet N' Grade]

I have a 40'er. Had it for 15 plus years. They are splendid. I set mine on railroad ties to keep it off the ground. Over time, it has barely moved. Mine has a man door on the side. Great way to store stuff. Good move, you will be quite pleased.