Renovating a shipping container for storage

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I set up and renovate an old shipping container as a storage solution. Although it was in pretty bad shape when I got it, I think it now has several years of service ahead.
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@Yuxiaolun Жыл бұрын

This container, which has seen many oceans, has arrived on this land after long years of work. This container would never have imagined that its rusty body, which had been overworked for so long, would have an ending where it could be so well taken care of. The happiest container in the world.

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

@ammoalamo6485 Жыл бұрын

How anthropomorphic of you. Will you be sizing leashes to take it for a walk?

@davidwillard7334 Жыл бұрын

AND ! QUITE ! HAPPILY !! RUSTING !! AWAY !! MORE !! TOO !!

@PaganWizard Жыл бұрын

I think that, if Neil Peart would have ever written a song about a shipping container, it would have included lyrics like this.

@cyborgar15 Жыл бұрын

@@ammoalamo6485 Take a magnifying glass, look through it up at the sun. You will see something special...

@robroy5729 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how, but all of the videos you make are extremely relaxing and motivating at the same time. Thank you for providing us genuine content!!!

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!

@felixperezvillega3368 11 ай бұрын

It is incredible the amount of valuable things that a man ends up accumulating and keeping..., and habitually called by his wife as garbage.😃😃😃

@frankvolkle870 Жыл бұрын

Cool project - really nice thing! :-) Just one suggestion because of my own bad experience: try to close the gap to the roof with a stainless steel fly screen mesh. It'll prevents wasps and hornets from building nests. They have enough space around and shouldn't use your new storage ;-)

@adrianwawrzyniak8657 Жыл бұрын

I confirm, protect against wasps and bumblebees

@EVMacD Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking protect the bottom from critters making it their home in the winter too. Do you have skunks in Norway? My shed became a party place for them until my son and I did some serious digging and backfillling with gravel to remedy that problem

@crabmansteve6844 Жыл бұрын

Yes, this. I don't live anywhere near, but here in the South US (Georgia) you would have so many bees, dirt daubers and spiders if you didn't get ahead of it.

@PatrickKQ4HBD Жыл бұрын

@@crabmansteve6844 Carroll County here. Definitely!

@xmuggsyx Жыл бұрын

Copper mesh--- prevent rodents too?

@RelicForgeCo Жыл бұрын

My entire workshop is in one of these, They're awesome. Love what you did with the roof.

@WowCoolHorse Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a shop tour video!

@integr8er66 Жыл бұрын

But the question is why did he put a roof over the roof?

@WowCoolHorse Жыл бұрын

@@integr8er66 because containers have flat roofs with dips that collect water and lead to accelerated rust, so he built a roof with a slight angle to it to make the water drain off properly (+ in the future he could add rainwater collection to that roof)

@RelicForgeCo Жыл бұрын

@@integr8er66 No I think the real question is why didn't he put a roof over the roof.. over the other roof. Tri-roof.

@integr8er66 Жыл бұрын

@@WowCoolHorse Well I own a bunch of these, and first off they are made of Corten steel which is made to withstand weather, second if you just put a jack under any low spots and bend them up and Voila, no more low spot. Lastly why would you collect water from the roof where birds poop?

@BobCaseyAerial Жыл бұрын

Good job, the smithing shop can get crowded with scrap metal and pieces that can be used at another time. Clearing it out makes the shop look so much neater & cleaner. I'm the same way. Everything has its place.

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's the idea!

@gtbkts Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@TheChipmunk2008 Жыл бұрын

Safer as well,. less chance of tripping over stuff, etc

@davidwillard7334 Жыл бұрын

THEN ! YOUR !! LAND !! TAX !! SHOULD !! GO !! UP !! BY !! HAVING !! MORE !! CONTAINERS !! ON YOUR !! PLACE !! THEN !!!

@NKG416 Жыл бұрын

miss my father, we used to build stuff, gardening together. good for your kid, they have many videos to remember you, here in your channel

@CountryGypsy1720 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you get the kids involved, we went through hurricane Andrew in 92' I was like 13 or 14. My father's homeowners insurance company went bankrupt because of the storm, so my dad ended up using up his life savings and his kids to rebuild our house from scratch! At the time I bitched and moaned, but looking back now, I truly appreciate the fact that my parents made us learn what hard work really is and how rewarding it feels when you are done. We learned it all from roofing to laying tiles drywall, etc. RIP Mom and Dad and thanks for teaching us not to be lazy kids.. haha! 🙏 And thank you for sharing this and making me reminisce about my childhood! 👍😊✌️

@Daniel-xc3ke 11 ай бұрын

Survived Andrew myself. Great story and lessons learned. Luckily our insurance helped out.

@CountryGypsy1720 11 ай бұрын

@Daniel OH wow, very cool to find someonewho shared the same experience, what part of South Florida were you in? We lived in Leisure City at the time. We actually stayed in our home. It was an older home, and most of the new homes in our area completely lost their roofs. We luckily didn't. We didn't even board up our windows. We just had duct tape on them l o l.. But somehow we survived! I heard that our roof didn't come off because we had air flow through our house, and the people who lost their roofs were the ones who boarded up every window. 🤔 Not sure how true that was, but it kinda makes sense because of the pressure. Glad yo hear your insurance helped! 😊 Have a wonderful day! ☮️

@AndyFromBeaverton Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you wearing a respirator. There are many unknown surprises that can come from these containers.

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Yes and the floor is treated with nasty chemicals.

@platinum646 Жыл бұрын

Yes like snakes and spiders from other countries. I cringed at the thought the people would get bitten...

@pbjwizard Жыл бұрын

@@torbjornahman i would also sweep it with a lead kit and a geiger counter, if you haven't already. i'm sure there's other tests that are slipping my mind

@Daniel_cheems Жыл бұрын

Excellent work Torbjorn! Your children have grown up, I'm glad to see them helping you :)

@danielhanawalt4998 4 күн бұрын

I've thought about getting a shipping container and making a workshop. I'd like it to be wider so putting two side by side and removing the middle sides between the two containers would work. I've seen some old mobile homes for sale and thinking that might be more cost effective. Nice to see the kids getting in on the action. When I was a kid nothing was better than helping out with things. Made me feel all grown up and useful.

@jamesbarisitz4794 Жыл бұрын

You get a fulfilling feeling on the completion of a project like this one. Nice job man!👍

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@465maltbie Жыл бұрын

The wasps will love living under the roof, looks great and I know many people will be jealous of your storage space. Charles

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

I'm prepared! :) :) Seriously we have so many places for them to nest, still it's not often we find one...

@465maltbie Жыл бұрын

@@torbjornahman Have a great week, thanks for sharing. Charles

@paradisefalls37 Жыл бұрын

Really nice work! Thank you sharing!! You are one of my favorite Blacksmiths/ craftsmen!!

@krishnavilashbiswas2969 Жыл бұрын

Brother I forgot to watch this video of yours right now I was feeling bored and randomly searching for restoration video and suddenly your video came I was little bit surprised that you make new tools but never restore anything. Please make some restoration video also I and my friend love to watch videos like this. Thanks bro

@stevendelvecchio3721 Жыл бұрын

As always, a pleasure to watch you work. Enjoy the renovated space. I'm sure it will serve you well.

@papaown Жыл бұрын

It''s good that you get your kids involved. You seem like a great dad. Thanks for the video!

@transshieldmaidensBexKasey Жыл бұрын

That was so cool to watch I love your channel so much, peace and happiness to your family I can't wait for the next installment.

@mikeboone4425 Жыл бұрын

I must say seeing the kids out there doing what they can to help out does my heart good and takes me back a long time ago it was fun, as I'm sure you would agree . Nice job on the storage container when you do something it is done correctly no matter the subject first class work . Happy trails

@dondieu3154 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding revovation of an old shipping container. Can't believe how good it looks now. Bravo!

@maplebones 9 ай бұрын

If the Colorado Potato beetle has made it to Sweden, you're welcome. One of our most popular gifts to the world, right up there with the atomic bomb.

@ncm55449 Жыл бұрын

Super handy things those shipping containers.... You did a great job adding your detailed eye's touches... Absolutely great!!!

@emybooyoung 3 ай бұрын

You’re hired my friend. See you at the shop in the morning 💪👍🫵

@rentregagnant Жыл бұрын

One of the many things I appreciate about this channel is the fact that every project is a quality job, done in a professional way from start to finish. (Obviously, the fact that 1) there are potatoes involved and 2) that Torbjom's children are working side by side with their father just makes it better and better!) Well done!

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

:) Thanks!

@reidlanham2011 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that looks nicer than some houses I've seen! Great job!!

@utoobia6872 Жыл бұрын

Seeing your son in this video so grown up reminded me of how long I've been a subscriber. He was about the age/size of what my son is now when I first ran into your videos and subscribed. Thank you for the great content over the years. This was another great project.

@davidbaldree1043 Жыл бұрын

nothing better than a cleaner and more organized shop. again you show your attention to detail. nice work! 😁

@9amStudio Жыл бұрын

I watched the whole vid! it was satisfying

@chiponeal8582 Жыл бұрын

Consider 12v lights off a small solar panel, voltage reg and battery. If you need light at night. Works great in mine. Very nice btw.

@gretchenmorfea5988 Жыл бұрын

Torbjorn, I love the way you live your life, simple, happy and self sustained. It is so nice to se a life like that with skill and care for family. You surely know what your are doing! A skilled blacksmith, wood worker and handyman as well as a loving father, you are living the dream! I greatly enjoy watching these little snip it’s of your life and would love to be in a similar spot! Keep the videos coming and enjoy everything you do! Sincerely, A learning blacksmith and crafts/handy man.

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I try my best... It's not always a success... :)

@nenadmarkovic7998 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Entire video is inspiring. Thank you.

@andreacrashe9894 Жыл бұрын

*Wow that container looks so different now... You are so precise in what you are doing to have it all so perfect... Great to see your two kids helping out too. Just one tip for your son re holding a paintbrush when he does any painting. Get him to hold it more like he would hold a pen, then he will get a smoother flow on any paint job.*

@matthbva Жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of work, but a very worthwhile result. Well done. I am deeply envious.

@Rubbernecker Жыл бұрын

Superb! Everything you do is of the utmost quality and care. Well done sir!

@GaryT1952 Жыл бұрын

Your garden and harvest is magnificent!

@alexanderpour7377 11 ай бұрын

Super. Very good work. I insulated the roof and floor with 15 cm of homemade thermal concrete (90% styrofoam ball with 10% liquid cement). Then Onduline. Mine was used 40ft high cube container. Now I have to insulate the outside wall.🙂

@sighheinrich Жыл бұрын

Looking good Torbjørn! The container is looking nice as well :)

@zachjohnson3573 6 ай бұрын

This dude is legit living a real life Minecraft. Crazy

@bigfatbaataed Жыл бұрын

When you sat down in the doorway at the end, you should have had a nice ice-cold beer to crack open...

@qualquer-bobagem Жыл бұрын

It's absolutely satsfatory watch you working! Thks for this and good job!!!!

@samuelvigil3604 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching these videos of family coming together working together being outdoors building things. One thing I learn watching these videos valuable lesson is to take your time pace myself and enjoy every moment. I have the tendency to get frustrated and want projects completed quickly. Thanks for sharing your story.

@ohasis8331 Жыл бұрын

Took me a lot of years before I learnt to just do a day's work properly and worry about tomorrow tomorrow.

@springwoodcottage4248 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous! Always such a time saver when you can easily get to tools. In the uk I have several steel sheds that I use for workshops & storage. One issue in our climate is that after frosty night there is so much frozen condensation that it’s like bring in rain when it warms. Insulation helps, but I also like to put cloths over tools to keep them from being rained on. May not be an issue at your latitudes. Thanks for sharing!

@davidwillard7334 Жыл бұрын

Till ! Your ! WHOLE ! PLACE ! IS ! FULL ! OF ! SHEDS !!! HEY !!

@StonyRC Жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING. If only I had the space for one!

@anselmsalins7314 25 күн бұрын

Wholesome ! beautiful work, amazing talent, your family is Blessed !

@jpallen719 Жыл бұрын

I can’t begin to explain, many of us men know this, how compelling and rewarding this kind of work and video is…. I don’t get to do much of this kind of work anymore, life has changed for me now, but Iam inspired and motivated to find meaningful projects and complete them. Even your son will grow up with this kind of work ethic. Thank you Torbjorn.

@PapaDan Жыл бұрын

Great project to get the kids involved. Crocs! My go to shoe!

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

:) Thanks

@PapaDan Жыл бұрын

@@torbjornahman I also wore Red Wing steel toe work boots for all my working life over four decades. Still got a pair for when the sparks start flying. By the way I was a car knocker for the railroad. That is, I inspected and repaired railroad cars.

@PapaDan Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your content. Thunder Bear never disappoints. ✌️😎

@Vikingwerk Жыл бұрын

I know the signs! Any project involving cleaning out a shop corner full of scrap means one thing: New Tool! Well I’m looking forward to seeing what tool takes the spot that was previously scrap storage!

@jamesrivis620 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant job Torbjorn !!!! I loved watching the progress you were making as well as the systematic steps.

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@KpxUrz5745 Жыл бұрын

The workmanship shown here is exceptional. Really excellent planning, and accurately done! Inspiring.

@ScrewsAndTools Жыл бұрын

Everything is just wonderful in this video! Good luck and good health to you!

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ollieh8010 Жыл бұрын

I bought a 40' container not long ago. It has a solid floor but no roof. Awesome job on the roof and thanks for the inspiration. That's my next project. 👍

@robsoncruz5029 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Your work is an inspiration.

@Avel_runner Жыл бұрын

Awesome job as always! Loved the roof you made

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@george8873 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you thought of this, but you can utilize the space between the container and metal sheeting you added by storing thin, long bar stock and stuff like that. I know some of it comes in long lengths, and you should be able to slide materials up and under the roof with the way you made the support rafter on the end thinner. Just a thought I had when I seen the space when you were building it.

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's possible!

@aserta Жыл бұрын

@@torbjornahman Be aware of rodents tho, if that's a thing in your area. They may not be interested in the existing space (as is) but once you put stuff up there, they will like the "cramped" nature and make it a home. Source: had it happen to me, they peed all over.

@brobinson8614 Жыл бұрын

@@aserta rodents are cute and their pee washes off

@royothebuzz Жыл бұрын

Great video. Nice to see a family project

@hrxy1 Жыл бұрын

superb vid and nice to see the kids and working too. thanks

@roar40s Жыл бұрын

Cool project! If you want it to stay dry though you need to add some (forced) ventilation.

@jackthompson6296 Жыл бұрын

Nice! My grandpa had two 40’ containers full of his most important not junk :) His didn’t have a roof like yours and boy do they rust out fast if they don’t drain well. Still I suspect you will have condensation (and rust) problems inside without some ventilation. A battery powered LED light by the door with a motion sensor might be a good investment too, you can usually just stick them on the wall. Also a screen door is so nice during mosquito season, but it has to be robust enough at the bottom to keep bigger critters out!

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Haven't seen any condensation yet, but a fan is probably a good idea!

@nopenonein Жыл бұрын

@@torbjornahman Check out The Container Guy on KZfaq. He builds containers in Canada and experiences the same climate as you. He has lots of tips for keeping the inside of the container dry and free of condensation.

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

@@nopenonein Cool, I will!

@ivanlarin86 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Torbjörn! Well done! Good to see your kids growing)

@jamesa7506 Жыл бұрын

A fine job and investment my friend. Glad to see you had some help, hope you pay them well. Well done to the lot of you.

@adrianelsner4936 Жыл бұрын

Jak tak patrzę na ten dodatkowy dach nad kontenerem to aż się prosi żeby tam było extra piętro nad nim. Ale to taki mój wymyśl. Jak zwykle super.

@jorgedebairosmoura Жыл бұрын

Buen trabajo y excelente idea, gracias abrazo desde Argentina!!!

@mattyal9347 Жыл бұрын

That project looked like fun!

@joanharris8057 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You sure transformed the shipping container!

@m2hmghb Жыл бұрын

Great work on this build! Are you planning to put in some type of dehumidification to stop rusting? I love the roof, but if you had extended it by a meter or so you'd have a great work area for a portable bench in the shade.

@DaMainMouse Жыл бұрын

Nice work really poshed it up good, we have 2 bolted together as our machineshop, if I may add a note on the roof, we were taught to put the screws through the high ridges to keep them being exposed to so much water, looks cracking keep up the great content 🙌

@integr8er66 Жыл бұрын

But the manufacturer actually recommends what he did, Also unless you have some sort of underlayment support system those screws on the ridges can't be pulled tight. The ridge fastener idea is an old one that came from when nails were used in wavey corrugated galvanized metal barn roofs.

@ohasis8331 Жыл бұрын

@@integr8er66 That's true but I find that those neoprene washers don't last a long time - birds seem to like pecking at them till they're gone. I've also replaced all the old lead head nails in my corrugated iron roof and used screw fasteners through the old nail holes in the high points. It really tightened the whole roof down snug.

@paliggae Жыл бұрын

Great looking mancave!

@jamesgreen3831 Жыл бұрын

Nice container build ,lots of storage

@boblow2186 Жыл бұрын

Great conversation. And love the gold and cream drill got one my self. Thay don’t make them like it any more. 😁👍

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it refuses to die...

@danbreyfogle8486 Жыл бұрын

Good idea on the roof. I see a lot of these containers used and always wonder if that flat roof will become a problem, you solved it!!

@45569utube Жыл бұрын

Love the idea of the pitched roof. I agree with an earlier comment, close in those openings. Learned a lesson also, cut those bevels on the beams using the table saw before installation.

@bevcatevideos Жыл бұрын

Thank you for not overwhelming the video with annoying music 🥰

@brianalder2234 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel ! However ! Faced with painting a storage container , mini paint rollers come to mind . Once again great channel !

@Mues_Lee Жыл бұрын

That's why you have kids :D It also keeps them busy during holiday :D

@ghaghaymohamed7516 Жыл бұрын

Beau travail, beau Conteneur,beau jardin comme d'habitude bravo

@hmidasliman6504 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful green paint

@downunda107 Жыл бұрын

brilliant. great effort and presentation. Good on You Children for getting involved !

@datyjo Жыл бұрын

Оу... Отлично получилось... Хороший вариант немного разгрузить мастерскую от материала. Очень интересно наблюдать за Вашей работой. Great job!

@Justin-C Жыл бұрын

Nice work, as always! Might be a good idea to close off the roof though to prevent birds or any other critters from nesting up there.

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Maybe, but I really don't mind...

@sergeykazantsev1 Жыл бұрын

Very good idea on the roof to avoid heat inside. Also suggestion: dig out before the entry a line of prep holes filled with the gravel as you did for the drop corner points. Then install row of the same blocks parallel to the door. Then glue next course of blocks to the bottom blocks perpendicular to the door, so that upper blocks would overlap with bottom ones in a running bond. Make the height of this stoop right in the center of the whole height from the grass floor to the container floor. Then you will be running in and out easy, instead of climbing up and jump out of the container. Also it will help you not to have on that spot a depressed dirt spot.

@jawediqbal9475 Жыл бұрын

Done great job as always, thanks for sharing.

@armandopinto8743 Жыл бұрын

Como as suas coisas são sempre organizadas esse contêiner ficou show de mais amei..

@MENTIRICRONEDELTACRON Жыл бұрын

Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho!

@rogercamp2910 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job. Well done.

@thecreativecraftingtable8658 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are relaxing to watch and at the same time motivating to create new things. Be careful, under the tin roof some wasps will probably build nests, our place is full of them too. Have a nice evening Torbjörn! 🙂

@wernerpfeifer Жыл бұрын

Großartige Arbeit, fehlt nur noch eine bequeme Stufe😉

@henrikjorgensen1614 Жыл бұрын

Ett ord bara !----Förnämligt Ser själv fram emot att se mera videos från dig i hösten

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Tack!

@tinkermouse-scottrussell3738 Жыл бұрын

Another tool well suited for the job, enjoy. Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.

@qaziquyyum6001 Жыл бұрын

OMG,i was glad when saw your kids are also helping you,its all your good trainimg of your so kind & obedient kids.I am praying to ALMIGHTY ALLAH SWT to give you more strength & more coordination in between your family.AMEEN.

@taumaturg1514 Жыл бұрын

Круто зроблено. Продовжуй і далі свою неймовірну роботу!👍

@TheLyznik Жыл бұрын

Мни тiже пiнрывилось.

@mirek74gpplubliniec38 Жыл бұрын

Brawo- super 👍

@brucek6563 Жыл бұрын

What an accomplishment!! You and your kids did a great job sanding and painting the exterior. You did an awesome job on the interior. That is a great looking storage container. I wish I had room on my property to do that!!

@davidwillard7334 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like ! You Clearly ! Have the S !! FACTOR !! ON YOUR ! HANDS !! THERE !!

@andymiller5611 Жыл бұрын

Great video, dude! I'm grateful for what I have but I'd love a storage unit like yours...not to mention the space you have at your property and the greenhouse and the workshops and your plots of land for growing, etc! All your videos are excellent displays of your numerous skills and I look forward tocwathing the next one! All the very best from the UK, Andy.

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@qshed Жыл бұрын

It's not child labour It's character building. I love the land that you have there so much space yet you can get a lorry to the back. I am sure this space will expand in the future.

@Supwisebs Жыл бұрын

Great project. Thanks for the laugh at the end haha. When you were cleaning up the outsides of the container prior to sealing, how did you decide when it was “clean enough?” (rust, flaking, pitting, etc)

@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just removed as much I could of anything "loose". The paint doesn't need bare metal, a little rust is no problem... they say.... :)

@Zbee167 6 ай бұрын

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

Awesome. That's really nice. That's very smart and very clean idea. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.