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grumpy356

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I have a shipping container and it is NOT the optimal shop. I'll go as far as saying they are SHITTY structures, and if I had ANY other options I would use it, but it's what I am working with

Any picture of Conex shops and the tricks you use to make it functional?
 
I'm not in a container but a long narrow basement(11' wide by 44' long)

If I were going to do a Conex, I'd do 'half' of what I did in my basement. 2' wide pallet racks along one wall and the very end(or tools). Use one or more of the pallet racks as a work bench.

Here is an old picture of one wall:
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In my basement, I line both walls with 2' pallet racking so I've got 7' walking aisle between the two. So the walking aisle is a little wider than a Conex with 2' pallet rack.
 
A decent size roll up door with a deck at floor height in the side opposite your main work area/bench makes them feel much roomier and nets you more work space, at least when you have the door open.
 
Why not make side doors and an awning to open the workspace some ?

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Put another conex beside it, about 30' away
Put a roof between the two
???
Profit :smokin:

I was going to post the same thing.

This is how many industrial fab operations mobilize to a remote site. Two conexes 20-30 feet apart, and span the gap with some type of roof structure. Short term can be a bolted tube frame with heavy tarps over it, longer term can be welded or even wood framed structure with corrugated plastic or metal panels for roofing (pitch TBD based on location). Then punch some pass throughs or doors into one of the conexes, and leave the other solid with maybe just a man door for secure storage. Freezer curtains work for non-secure barriers if you need to keep moisture out and heat in.
 
On GIM there are several pics of the 2 or 4 cans (containers) with roof trusses on top.




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Using a can (container) that has side opening doors as shown below would be beneficial to usage in any kind of nasty weather.

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Does it even make sense with how expensive they're getting? Or is that just around me :homer:

Was looking at one and was getting prices of $5-7k :barf:
 
Does it even make sense with how expensive they're getting? Or is that just around me :homer:

Was looking at one and was getting prices of $5-7k :barf:

Actually this is a serious issue as there is a global shortage on seaworthy containers. But your local inventory will probably dictate prices.
 
Whats anyones guess what the length of roof material needed for each side of the roof in the pic?

Ridge to eve ?


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Why not make side doors and an awning to open the workspace some ?
Does it even make sense with how expensive they're getting? Or is that just around me :homer:

Was looking at one and was getting prices of $5-7k :barf:
I’d never use one if I didn’t already have 2.

mine are currently tucked in behind trees but if the city finds them I have issues.
I don’t want to do any major construction to draw attention to my situation.

im trying to fly under the radar and utilize what I have.
 
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Put a set of wheels / tires/ stub axles under them, then its mobile and not in their Jurisdiction.

See the wheels I speak of in this UT vid.
 
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Whats anyones guess what the length of roof material needed for each side of the roof in the pic?

Ridge to eve ?


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According to my MSpaint estimations that would be around a 22' long piece of tin from the ridge to the edge of the roof. Looks like about a 3' overhang on each side to me.

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Ok so I just need to change the dimentions a bit.

I bought like $5K of roofing material some years ago and wanted to build a roof for them like this, just need 2 40's and the trusses, and change the pitch a bit.

Roof they were going to go on was 6 in 12 from memory.

What pitch does that roof in the pic look like to you ?
 
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Ok so I just need to change the dimentions a bit.

I bought like $5K of roofing material some years ago and wanted to build a roof for them like this, just need 2 40's and the trusses, and change the pitch a bit.

Roof they were going to go on was one in 12 from memory.

What pitch does that roof in the pic look like to you ?

From the dimensions I guessed on my MSpaint picture it would be around a 6/12 pitch, but from this image it looks more like an 8/12 pitch...
 

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I just figured how much spread the roof material would cover wanting a snow load and slide off factor for northern Idaho area.

I originally bought this material to cover my 2 story barn but not going to leave it here as I doubt Ill recover the cost of it in the selling price of this property.

Thanks BTW for the clock cycles (brain power)
 
fwiw the strength in shipping containers roofs are in the 4 corners, put enough load in the middle of one and it will buckle. you may get away with putting trusses directly on one but if you want to do it right you should put a beam from one corner to the other if youre going to see any kind of snow load
 
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Put a set of wheels / tires/ stub axles under them, then its mobile and not in their Jurisdiction.

See the wheels I speak of in this UT vid.

Check your local ordinances.

Here their viewed just like sheds, portable structure.

I have a lot of trees near mine and use them as bomb proof storage VS a shed.

Even if they get hit by trees they will at least protect what's inside.

That plus being mouse proof is a win in my book.
 
2k last year
3k in jan, put it off
4500 last month
I declined again
For what grade?

I paid @ $4K for mine but it is a single trip double door (Doors on both ends) 5-6 years ago and couldnt be happier.
 
Doors on each end is a nice touch. Especially if it's a 40'. Having to access everything from one end eats up a lot of space.
 
For what grade?
40' standard height, probably single door
"I'm told they don't leak, no you don't get any choice in color it might be pink for all we know, yeah that's delivered with tax, you pick it up at the yard and it's $400 cheaper"
 
Am trying to research if these things come in aluminum or stainless, anyone ?
Buller, Ferris ?
 
Check your local ordinances.

Here their viewed just like sheds, portable structure.

I have a lot of trees near mine and use them as bomb proof storage VS a shed.

Even if they get hit by trees they will at least protect what's inside.

That plus being mouse proof is a win in my book.
You are in for an awakening.

They are NOT bomb proof storage, and about everything in mine has ruined due to humidity, and then then they started to leak ,and once they start to leak, they NEVER dry out.
 
So its a given they need air circulation blower fans 24/7.
 
You are in for an awakening.

They are NOT bomb proof storage, and about everything in mine has ruined due to humidity, and then then they started to leak ,and once they start to leak, they NEVER dry out.
I have intermittent humidity issues, but nothing major.

Worst I’ve had was putting the tractor away covered in snow from plowing followed by a 40* temp swing.

It was raining in there!

Even with that , with the doors on each end it dries out in a couple hours.
 
Check your local ordinances.

Here their viewed just like sheds, portable structure.

I have a lot of trees near mine and use them as bomb proof storage VS a shed.

Even if they get hit by trees they will at least protect what's inside.

That plus being mouse proof is a win in my book.
Fuck the local ordinances, the way local (California) code enforcement have Jurisdiction over your property is if you invite them in or if they own the "property" looking for the case cite now.





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ENFORCEMENT OF CITY/COUNTY CODES PROHIBITED



California Law prohibits Cities and Counties from enforcing City or County Codes and Ordinances upon property that is not OWNED by the City or County even if the property is within City limits.

California Penal Code: Chapter 5b CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF COUNTY, CITY, OR CITY AND COUNTY ORDINANCES Sections 853.1through 853.4 was repealed in 1967.

The Supreme Court ruled that Municipalities cannot exert any acts of ownership and control over property that is not OWNED by them, see Palazzolo v. Rhode Island 533 US 606, 150 L.Ed. 2d 592, 121 S.Ct. (2001) (no expiration date on the taking clause for City's illegal enforcement of its Codes on the man's private property and restricting the man's business), affirming both Lucas v South Carolina Coastal Council, 505 US 1003, 120 L.Ed. 2d 798 (1992).(butterfly activists and Code Enforcement cannot restrict development of the man's private swampland unless they lawfully acquire the land FIRST, surveying with binoculars constitutes a "takings"), and Monterey v. Del Monte Dunes, 526 US 687 (1999), 143 L.Ed. 2d 882 S.Ct._ (1998).

In the Monterey case, the California private property owner was awarded $8 million for Code Enforcement's illegal trespass and restriction of his business, and another $1.45 million for the aggravation of a forced sale.

Federal Law also prohibits Cities and Counties from issuing citations against businesses, see Title 18 U.S.C.891-896, quoting Section 891 "An extortionate means is any means which involves the use, or an express or implicit threat of use, of violence or other criminal means to cause harm to the person, reputation, or property."

Black's Law Dictionary 5 th Edition (page 1140): Recaption. At Common Law, a retaking or taking back. A species of remedy by the mere act of the party injured (otherwise termed "reprisal"), which happens when anyone has deprived another of his property in goods or chattels personal, or wrongfully detains one's wife, child, or servant. In this case, the owner of the goods, and the husband, parent, or master may lawfully claim and retake them, wherever he happens to find them, so it be not in a riotous manner, or attended with a breach of the peace.
 
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