Building a shipping container garage, start-finish, time lapse, no sound, (see desc below for more)

There are full length videos for this build , 17 parts in the playlist, for more details
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[@swiss6253]

No cringe thumbnail, no cringe music or editing, no glamour shots. Straight to business, love it.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks, I have some with commentary and music and one just commentary. The whole thing has individual videos for each part, 1-17 in the Playlist

[@swiss6253]

@@ELDESTBuilds Will definitely check them out. Was a little disappointed when I saw you using a MIG but then you switched to some big sticks, what kind were they? Just wondering, something I should hopefully be getting into here soon 8)

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Honestly MIG is fine for most of it, thickest piece is the floor at about 1/4. I was using 6013 and 7014.

[@swiss6253]

@@ELDESTBuilds I'm sure it is. I've been piecing together part by part for a long time now and getting ready to install my first 6-50r and use my rebadged miller thunderbolt ac225, so it was pretty cool when you started stick welding with it was all I meant 8) I got 7014's for my first rods too.

[@toxicbear4792]

This was a perfect video no chatting BS straight-to-the-point good editing and all time-lapse the perfect videos thank you by the way it looks great

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@Comm0ut]

Note to viewers: If you get mismatched containers you can have a 4x8 sheet of 1/8" sheared into 2" wide strips (only shear half a sheet leaving the rest for other use) then weld that to bridge the joint. These "storage grade" containers were condemned for maritime service so if you want to keep rain off the normally worn out top end door gasket welding some flat bar or angle between the corner fittings so water runs off is quick and easy.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Good idea

[@drainpluggarage]

The footage of you stick welding is cool!👍

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@wavygod5683]

TURNED OUT GREAT!

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@jasonbennett9995]

Good job God bless from Canada eh if you do anymore stick welding try dragging it not pushing i think you will find it is a better end product and good penetration! JS

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@juanmanuelromeroobispo9402]

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[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@rhinomite5203]

Good ole Texas Tig strikes again

[@ELDESTBuilds]

More than once

[@fullpfts]

You are amazing.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

You are too kind

[@billmcgarry3300]

That’s one Fast Tractor 😜

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks, 800x speed fast

[@generalcaeser9176]

Awesome video!

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@generalcaeser9176]

@ELDESTBuilds Do you know if it'll hold a snow load? I live up north and a snow load of 88 +pounds per square foot. Would cutting off the side and welding the two together be strong enough, do you know? Thanks

[@ELDESTBuilds]

@generalcaeser9176 I don't know any specific info about snow loads. This is Texas , snow is an oddity. During the Snowpocalypse of 21, there was 4 inches of snow and ice on top and it didn't break or bend anything.

[@generalcaeser9176]

4" lol We get 4 feet on the regular. In the end I decided against the containers do to moisture and what they call "container rain". We live in a rain forest and an arctic like snow belt so I'm going to avoid these all together. I do see how they make sense in Texas though. @@ELDESTBuilds

[@ELDESTBuilds]

@generalcaeser9176 haven't had any issues with container rain even during monsoon season, but I am in and out all day with a/c's going. If you leave them closed up they get a little moldy inside. I will probably be adding a roof, but mostly to create a heat gap. It's usually just so damn hot

[@mannymayer9250]

I’m unsure of the welding. I was thinking about the welding term “where’s there’s slag, you drag” push welding with any flux core wire or stick will lead to weld porosity. Otherwise a great build!

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@manny760]

Great video. Thanks for the insight. But I will say a little music does go along way 😂. Have you ever been on a long elevator ride with no sound?...

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There are many others kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz&si=W8io48NejcbEGJ7i

[@charlesstevenson5141]

So you didn't add any additional structural bracing to the roof line which leaves it weak. The corrugated side walls in a full box configuration is what gives containers their strength. Once you cut out one side you have weakened it. This is why most will add 2x2 across the top with one or two center pillars (depending on container length) and even seen some with gussets in the corners to add some rigidity.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

For my purpose it wasn't necessary, there is no weight on the roof. I have three welded together in the front, See Slideshow, all I need is rain proof.

[@philtucker1224]

@@ELDESTBuilds also later on, you may decide to fit a more decorative looking roof to maybe tie-in better with the look of the house. Very nice work guys! 👍

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Been talking about a tin roof like the carport over the containers just tall enough for a air gap to lessen the heat.

[@philtucker1224]

@@ELDESTBuilds good idea and due to the structural freeness you want to keep inside the garage, it will give you an opportunity to build strength above the roof to support a heavy snow fall weight….

[@ELDESTBuilds]

@@philtucker1224 I'm in Texas, snow is not an issue

[@zachwoodall7858]

this is an awesome video....what is the green spraypaint for, is it primer? Did you all do a water test overhead to see if any leaks? great video.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There are over 17 videos in the series. Check out the Playlist. The green paint is rustoleum to trear the bare metal and rusty spots before it gets the white paint. The seam is fully welded, there are no leaks.

[@sarahholmes9463]

Should have put it on gravel ! Nice gob

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy, that's a gravel road base

[@jeffclark5024]

Awesome, wish I had the space for something like this

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@CraigHollabaugh]

I love your welder dolly. Very efficient. Thanks for the accelerated video.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks, you're welcome

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Welder dolly has been improved since this video. Added a TIG machine and another bottle rack

[@sustainableliving880]

No sound. Fantastic. Hate that music that bursts in!

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There's a whole playlist. I made several different versions of this video, silent, commentary, music, music and commentary

[@moejr14]

I wanted to build one of these for a long time. Do you have a cost breakdown? Also, one of the big hesitations for me is what happens when it struck by lightning?

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Lightning? I don't think that's an issue. Check the Playlist, I talk about costs there.

[@bourdon845]

Super

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@Austin-xk6sm]

Thoughts of AC or insulation?

[@ELDESTBuilds]

I have a PTAC in the back wall and a window unit by the welding table. With the doors closed it stay comfortable inside. Insulation is 3/4 inch foam board glued to the ceiling. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnTHgqFoerhkd7s

[@Beetrue2Self]

Love the build , could you have just mig the container the whole way through, or you sticked weld for extra strength?

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Mig the whole thing. Ran out of wire switched to stick. There are full length vids for each section. I talk about it on the rooftop.

[@Beetrue2Self]

@@ELDESTBuilds thanks for the response I’m gonna do me a container didn’t know you could mig them 👌👌👌Enjoyed the content thanks

[@rusbus499]

Not sure if you already addressed, what kind of plasma cutter are you using? And how are you supplying it with air? Great job.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

@@rusbus499 For this I was using the $500.00 plasma from Northern tool. It's dead now. I bought the Titanium from Harbor Freight . I cut a hole in the white wall and ran an air hose through it to the cutter. Shop air is a 60 Gallon Porter Cable compressor

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There is a playlist for this build, Parts 1-17 I think, where I talk about what I'm doing. kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@veritas4511]

Oxy fuel tanks made good spatter/spark blockers. Kidding aside, thanks for sharing.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Welcome

[@mccarterjg]

You know what looking back at that I would have welded some of that and the rest would just be flex seal 😆

[@ELDESTBuilds]

That is not a bad idea

[@harrybowers100]

How is it holding up? Did you increase the ceiling height by stacking container on top?

[@ELDESTBuilds]

I use it every day, nothing stacked on top. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4uvp4p7qd5_mKs

[@harrybowers100]

Would it be possible to stack 2 on top with 2 40ft high cubes on top and bottom? Same design you did by welding them.

[@harrybowers100]

Merry Christmas btw

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Yes, that type is done regularly. I thinks these are great. www.google.com/search?q=cart-driver+rino&client=ms-android-att-us-rvc3&prmd=nmsiv&sxsrf=ALiCzsaXiP_ehE6jCuG4M3EacTykZf370w:1671988639509&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjtoLSHo5X8AhWyLEQIHemVBVUQ_AUoBHoECAIQBA&biw=412&bih=750&dpr=2.63

[@Thenetworkingeye]

Looks good but wish it had sound

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@defensaiyans.]

Usedconex sold me a 40' WWP storage unit with a broken left door. Usedconex told me that the warranty did not cover the doors. Usedconex receipt of container when signed waives the entire warranty after the driver leaves. Usedconex done me wrong, be careful.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Good to know, thanks

[@FireBall65]

Great vlog, hope we have next time sound with it. Now it is like deaf-mute film.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Here is the whole series kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@juanlanda2441]

I would have liked that author to narrate what is going on. His thoughts as they do the build. Otherwise great work! And good idea

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Parts 1-17 have commentary

[@ELDESTBuilds]

I'll get it done

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@thehazelnutspread]

Sound would have been SOOOO much better.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There are individual videos of each section with sound and commentary, parts 1-17. kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@lewislewis4917]

I was thinking the same thing

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There are how to videos for each section with commentary, Parts1-17 kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@teddyg4873]

What happened to the sound

[@ELDESTBuilds]

This one has no sound. It is parts 1-17 of the wholte playlist. See here kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@redstingraycorvette]

The sad part of this it looks really great but most people don’t investigate the price of these containers and the shipping is more than the container cost. And now with all the ships sitting off the coast of California and other coast the containers are even more money.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@jonathanbelanger6574]

Bubbles and Julian must be involved

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Watch the whole series, pretty close

[@toxicbear4792]

The only thing I think I wouldn't have done... would have been welded it altogether maybe a couple spots but I definitely wouldn't have welded the whole thing because one day when you're long and gone somebody's going to have to take that apart and they're going to be cursing you up and down LOL... other than that great job good luck

[@ELDESTBuilds]

On the first three, I welded sections, covered with a strip and tacked it over. I had problems keeping the rain out. A fully welded seam is easier to keep sealed. See here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKWoqYNmbaurq8k

[@toxicbear4792]

@@ELDESTBuilds okay that makes sense I can see that thanks for your reply however still great work

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks buddy

[@evanmeece]

that will be that persons cost of living the way I see it....

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Wire and sticks are inexpensive compared to the container cost

[@billybike57]

Would be nice with audio

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Here you go kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@nigelnkunzi6414]

Would be much better with sound gud job though

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There are 17 parts in the Playlist with talking.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@MrChristianbass2170]

Id use the sides and build a roof

[@ELDESTBuilds]

The plan is to use some of the sides to build shelves on the short side and a roof / carport cover on the long side. I was waiting for some cooler weather, so almost time

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@seangelarden8753]

It's fashionable at the moment but there are cheaper and easier ways to accomplish this and your not limited by the size of a container

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Thanks for watching

[@cornspace]

The audio was a tad loud.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

thanks, try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@gpwcowboy]

You showed every inch of plasma cutting but skipped right to welding the roof seam without showing pulling the 2 halves together? That is probably the most complex involved part of this whole operation.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Here is the putting them together video, not too hard kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnO1qmCjdrCEarM

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There are full length videos for the whole build kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@gpwcowboy]

@@ELDESTBuilds oh kay, there's a complete video also. Seemed odd

[@nalinipradhan222_]

🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There are full length videos in this series with commentary kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@paulwhite7475]

No sound

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@cody2313]

No sound?????

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There are full length videos in this series with commentary kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There is also another version of this video with commentary and music kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@mustafaemad1140]

لايوجد صوت

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIKUc2CZjtlro7csi=lYUkC12WkgyfiYbt

[@ELDESTBuilds]

There's a whole playlist for this series

[@TripleB101]

Still don’t understand the idea of welding the entire seam seems a waste of a lot of rod…there’s other means of closing gap and waterproofing

[@ELDESTBuilds]

The other seams sometimes leak and require maintenance. Ran the full seam to minimize leaks. 7 months no leaks

[@TripleB101]

@@ELDESTBuilds I understand that but what was used in the ones that leaked?..there are alloys that could’ve been easier to use but I guess to stay cost effective what ya did was what was available

[@user-wy5on1ln4f]

Где звук то?

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIKUc2CZjtlro7c

[@danielfar1564]

I think ur Cartaina was used for chemicals

[@ELDESTBuilds]

The good thing is there are no funny smells related to whatever was in there. Also that is why I like to paint the whole thing when it's put together.

[@rickycorbin4626]

why is he putting it in a drainage ditch

[@ELDESTBuilds]

That is my back yard, cut it out of the hill to make it level

[@jaredloveland5314]

I hate silent films... other than that great content

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@lambjab9832]

So that's why there's a container shortage, well that and Chicago scamming them.😇

[@ELDESTBuilds]

I only want one more

[@tonyrosso1529]

You should re-publish this video with a voice over…or at least some music. Needs sound.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

That one is for watching at work. These have the commentary and such. kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@ELDESTBuilds]

No music on this page, except when I installed the radio in the Fiat Spider and had to check the speakers. The Mighty Orq approved.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@richardstafne636]

How do you know before purchasing a container that it wasn't used for human trafficking?

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Probably hard to know for sure but these come from a container refurbishing company, who gets them from the shipping ports. Most of their containers have aged out for overseas shipping.

[@nalinipradhan222_]

Sount

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@imfnpissedoff]

I thought I hit mute

[@ELDESTBuilds]

See parts 1-17 for sound kzbin.info/aero/PLztQ_TJfa0HXMnBzvpR6oDLK_i4xzOjbz

[@ELDESTBuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs

[@ianmackinnon9916]

with the skyrocking price of containers, ..this is no longer viable in northern climates.

[@ELDESTBuilds]

That red one went up 700 in 6 months

[@ianmackinnon9916]

10k plus delivery here..

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Wow

[@ianmackinnon9916]

"covid" pricing..

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Supply line disruptions

[@ryanshaw3268]

I see alot of hand movements and finger guesters but no sound to no wot the fuck ur taking about??! 🤯

[@ELDESTBuilds]

Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/inebe4doj7GsnLs