20 Foot Shipping Container Metal Shop

[MonkMan]

Thanks for the tour. Great work!
Paul

 

[brino]

Thanks @samthedog !

I noticed your cabinets for tool and material storage are on wheels.
Do you ever roll those around?

-brino

 

[Tozguy]

Thanks for the tour, what a superb job you did Paul. It is an inspiration me who has more space but has less organization.

 

[ch2co]

Wowser! Nicely implemented and appointed. Came out better than I would have imagined. Congratulations.

 

[samthedog]

Thanks @samthedog !

I noticed your cabinets for tool and material storage are on wheels.
Do you ever roll those around?

-brino

Not often. I do move them from time to time if I need to sweep under the storage. This way everything stays clean. I can also reorganize things if I have to without the need of a pallet jack since the cabinets will be too high for the rolling bridge crane.

Paul.

 

[Matabele]

Looks fantastic Paul! Do you feel short on bench or table space on occasion? My main workbench probably isn't much bigger than yours although I do find the ability to use additional benches useful... for example for storing parts for current projects. I was also wondering if you've had any ventilation issues, perhaps when using solvents or with burning cutting oils on the lathe/mill etc?

 

[samthedog]

Looks fantastic Paul! Do you feel short on bench or table space on occasion? My main workbench probably isn't much bigger than yours although I do find the ability to use additional benches useful... for example for storing parts for current projects. I was also wondering if you've had any ventilation issues, perhaps when using solvents or with burning cutting oils on the lathe/mill etc?

More bench space is always nice but if you plan your activity the small space is normally sufficient. I have the top drawer available to store parts as I disassemble and use plastic trays that I can place my parts into and store in my storage cabinets.

When I planned the workshop, I decided on the bench based on the capacity of the machines. The work bench, lathe, mill, drill press, bandsaw and tool grinder are all sized to handle 10" x 2o" work. If the job is bigger than that then the bench and the machines are too small. I find most of my jobs (about 95%) are within that envelope.

When I get smoke or fumes, I just swing open the two doors and I get all the fresh air I need. Since my heaters are IR, it can be -25 degrees C outside and I will still be nice and warm with the doors open. I also drilled ventilation holes in the ply walls to align with the vents on the container so I get a bit of natural cross-ventilation even with the doors closed.

Paul.

 

[Matabele]

For the projects I tackle I reckon a setup like yours would be more than adequate as well. Those IR heaters must be pretty efficient, I didn't even consider you'd be able to open the doors at those low winter temps!

Thanks for the update Paul, I look forward to your future vids. Cheers for now.

 

[samthedog]

I'll be posting a few more videos on YouTube. Any specific requests on the container build or machines?

Paul.

 

[Matabele]

Paul, I see no one has bitten yet on the video suggestions. I'm looking around for a lathe at the moment and the odd Chipmaster comes up for sale. It would be great to have an indepth look at your machine, and I'd personally be interested in your approach to turning long stock between centres on the Chipmasters compact bed.

Apart from that It would be nice to follow you along on any project really, I think that would show nicely how you utilise the space, workflow etc