These long videos are great! But for me, regular updates are more important, so I am totally happy with a small video every week if this gives you more time for your land.
Remember to jack up the containers off the ground and place spacer blocks at each corner. They need to have a good clearance to allow air flow so that the bottoms do not rot, due to dampness ☺
The chinese use a spray gun with oil to cover all the metal parts on the machines before shipping worldwide in order to prevent rust to appear. Next time consider that :) Cheers!
Argh, safety first. I wanted to scream NO at the screen so many times during that, even though I knew it was too late and you must have got through it to post the video. Scrap those scissor jacks and get an old fashioned wide base bottle jack from a scrapyard for your van. A high lift farm jack is great and if used _properly_ are safe and very flexible. Flash rust is a problem with tools if they are 'too clean', experienced mechanics keep their tools slightly oily on purpose. :)
Same Here... I have a Factory in Argentina, so I deal with this kind of stuff everyday... I´m trying to think of a way in wich we could help before the video is released... Maybe a live feed on IG or FB... Those containers on the floor won´t last long either. It was so easy (and Cheap) to build some concrete pillars...
Having moved a number of very heavy machine tools in my career, I too was yelling at the screen. Worse than a horror film. Seriously, please ask for help before starting a task like that.
Is it too late for foundations for the containers ? ... a large area of stone bedding under and around could retrospectively remedy potential problems of sinking (and the door not open) or becoming uneven (and twisting the container creating leaks and/or opening the door) or flooded ??? ... further if the two containers were closer but not necessarily facing each other a roof between the two would allow for eating and working in shelter / shade ... sorry guys ... watching is so much easier to spot things ... this I know from experience ... I’ve been so proud of achieving a goal ... only for someone to point out something obvious I’d forgotten / missed . .. now having said all that ... wow wonderful to see you have your tools and kitchen ... progress! 😀 ... 🙏☘️😘
I love the part about the table. I'd place a bet that this table may become one of your favorite things due to the saga it has been through. I also giggled that the se video about a monster sized table ended with you two sitting on the floor eating.
Nice to see the containers have arrived, but I would have put them facing each other around 20 foot apart and built a roof cover between the 2 of them, that way you could have worked out under the shelter in all weathers.
@@flughasenstrafe I think 20 foot away would have been fine, shelter would have been great to put that large table under. but I guess you could still build a shelter off the workshop container by using leg supports for the front of the shelter.
I'm happy you didn't get crushed by the lathe. Please use proper tools when handling heavy machinery and never EVER get under a load. Too bad about the rust, but nothing a bit of sanding can't fix. When you do, apply some guideway oil when you're done to keep it protected. Make sure to have the lathe tuned before commissioning, I'd be surprised if it's anywhere near usable in it's current state. Anyways, love the longer videos! Keep up the good work!
I'd expect the moving surfaces of the lathe to have been protected by the way oil residue. Most of the rust shown wasn't on a contact surface. It'll buff out, as they say.
Container homes often have problems with condensing water, so rust is always an issue. Especially when they have no insulatioin. But I believe this will become much better, now that the containers get opened almost every day. Maybe it is worth considering some sort of ventilation system for the kitchen/shower, though.
Or you just buy a container that transported frozen vegan food from south America to Europe. Don't try to reinvent the wheel!!!!!!!! Use common sense!!!!!!
@ Stefan G Yes Stefan container homes often have problems, for the one and only reason shipping containers are not invented to become a house. It seems to me that youth today is totally lost on every level of using common sense. Proof is what I want to see, if you think I'm wrong. Facts don't care about feelings.
Since you have torrential rain are you going to build a water catchment angled roof to protect the top of the containers from water pooling up and rusting through? Just a small incline with corrugated sheet metal to a single gutter would work and be cost effective. Congratulations on getting your containers to their new home! Enjoy that shower!
Just a idea: Isn't the creek water cold? Could you just use a jerry can of cold creek water to cool down the fridge a bit more, than just the lower night temps?
Wow Dave, it's so amazing to see the smile on your face after all those things that happened to the power tools inside the container. Keep it that way man! Good luck! 💪
Once you guys start growing your own food I'd really recommend looking into the Hügelkultur method, since you already have all the excess logs and sticks around the property that you'd need to get started. It's good for both small containers and large spaces, not to mention freeing up fridge space later to put chocolate things in there instead :)
With regards to the rust in container . The container attract a lot of moisture in the form of condensation. You can even buy special dehumidifiers for containers, while they are in transit. You live and learn..!
To stop condensation you should add insulation to the outside. Good one like XPS or PU rigid foam. This moves the "dew point" into the insulation where no water can condense. Also a separate small solar panel / dehumidifier system might be a good idea.
Great!! I'm glad the containers finally arrived. And yes, that pantry is really too much for two people! Hahaha. But now you have stuff to gift to your lovely neighbors - I remember you asking for suggestions about that in a previous video. And maybe an idea: the big table is not going to sit outside, will it? It would be ruined! Maybe you could lend it to a neighbor, if some of them have enough space for it. And finally, as someone else already mentioned, I have the impression that the containers should be up some kind of base, to raise it from the soil, allow for ventilation and prevent rusting. Maybe you guys should consider it for the future. Anyway, congrats for the advance in the project!
with every video you upload, my urge to just hit the road and come join you gets bigger. then I remember that I have got my own little land project (a 1000 sqm urban forest) and I try to channel that motivation into thinking more longterm. I'm gonna build something like a container too (but different) and once it's built I'll start looking for an old farm or warehouse to move into with the friends I made along the way :-) precious plastics and this channel are a huge inspiration and motivation for me to document this journey. it's a learning curve but I'll get there. once there is a youtube channel I'll post it here to connect those two project siblings. keep prototyping!
6:23 I love those locks! All anyone needs is about 10 seconds or less, no tools, and they can be opened up easily. As a bonus easy to change the combo as well, so the lock owner has a hard time.
Finally this fantastic project begins to take shape with the first two "blocks". Go on like this guys, what you are building is a real dream. I always follow you, keep it up and thanks for sharing. SL
I wonder if the rusting is from just the ambient humidity. Maybe consider a dehumidifier for the shop once you have power available. Also, maybe you could put that big table under a dining fly? you can have it usable and protected, without it being in a building
I would have packed more into the containers. They are amazingly designed, but there was so much space you have shipped, perhaps next time fill them till they are 99% full less chance for stuff to go a miss. With regards to the missing lock n key, perhaps customs had an inspection into this box, you never know? Great channel, so power have you a field of used solar panels arriving? Wind turbine? You know what I like the best about your videos and land? The lack of plastic...,!
Great guys ! happy for you. I think you should thought of making some "foundations" for the containers but over all it went very well. Viva o Pastel de Nata!
I’m very glad you’re still alive not because of bike crash but after seeing you messing under the falling lathe ;) Probably you could make some cleanup and preparation of the surface before containers arrived but don’t take it personally. At least some hardening of the ground would be handy. Which can still be done later of course 😎 Did you put the containers on some sort of concrete blocks?
Love your enthusiasm in building your camp. In my experience willow trees grow best near a water source. Perhaps this information will help in planting future trees. Best of luck !
Such an awesome step man! Really enjoying you progressing on the project and seeing things come together! I was screaming inside when you had to lift the table out: "Use the pole as a lever!" ;) Awesome video - keep up the great work!
I learn so much from these videos, including really important things like take time to have fun and celebrate! Find humour in setbacks. It's challenges, not problems =p
Pastel de Nata!!! I granted myself one of them every single day I was in Portugal. Heavenly. I tried to bring some of them home, after a long flight, but it didn't work. Still very good, but no comparison. One should enjoy them fresh out of the oven - and there are several good places where this is possible. I highly recommend: find them out!!
Great work and glad it all landed relatively safely. Please put the containers up off the soil on concrete blocks or slabs, will stop them rusting and rotting away from the ground up - easy way to protect all your investment of time and money. Anything metal in container like that will rust, they are natural condensation traps with the temperature changes, never mind the salt water environment of the shipping - a thin film of oil on all the unpainted metal is a good preventative measure. Looking forward to the future videos, keep up the great work.
Great post. Did not know about your other channel. Seems you have a great set-up, things are going to get exciting. That big table will be great once your volunteers find you.
Bulk amounts is great when you are able to use it all without issue. For one person, I found it easy to go through 50lbs bags of grains and legumes, also 22lbs of dried fruit, and 10lbs of nuts. Saved me a decent amount of money.
Hey fellow dutch in Portugal :) Really admire the prepped up container, great job! Im just hauling my tools and screws to Portugal by car hahaha. Love to come and checkout your place sometime :) Good luck with all the work needed to be done!
Love it I live alone at 60 so when moving heavy stuff I go back to cave man nice round logs 6 or seven for that table slow but what comes out the back goes to from get one under in middle and see saw approach so glad containers arrived in good shape except salt moisture by the look did it come by sea the good ole jack lol couple of broken all up not a lot had worse moving 400 kms
Quick tip. Petroleum oil or lamp oil should do the trick of preventing the tools from rusting. And do this more regularly when the climate becomes humid. But i am amazed with this adventure your undertaking right now! Im lookin forward in seeing more video’s. Cheers Eric.
I'm not sure if you have fixed the drill but if not, the chuck should have a #2 morse taper sleeve and a slot in the shaft so you can insert a wedged key and tap it loose with a hammer. I also think the shaft has another #3 morse taper in the chuck so you might be able to knock that end out as well and replace it. My chuck has a stub with a taper on both ends. Draw the jaws in before you knock the new one in with a block of wood. Just check before you replace it if it is 2 or 3 degrees. Treat the rust with phosphoric acid and steel wool, wash down with a wet rag then finish with oil.
Wish u made raised leveled concrete footings for the containers before laying them because on the ground they will rust due to rain water not drying up even concrete blocks would do but all in all cheers great video
OMG how exciting !!!!!!! Did the containers travel by SEA ?? That would explain all the rust. Love the kitchen setup... I am excited to see it in operation. Very impressed with your creativity getting the pump jack..so clever !!
clad the outside of the containers with insulation , this will stop the condensation problem causing the rust also make the cooler in summer as they can get real hot in summer
Ik heb genoten van de video. Die tafel zie ik zo onder een mooi afdak staan. Aangezien jullie zoveel cacao hebben, zou ik denken nodig ons uit voor brownies of Schwarzwalder kirsch, warme chocomel, enz. Tafel gevuld, cacao bak weer wat leger en probleem opgelost 😜
Next time you'll need to move the container, take some 50x50 steel tube (or anything alike) and just weld a few tubes together and to the container walls in such a way they block the big machines in place. Tacks are not enough, a few 4 cm welds easy to later cut off with the ginder will do the job. And please don't put any part of your body in the fall zone of a 1 ton machine again, ever ;-)
I had two brand new containers take all my building equipment and furniture etc to the Philippines. Most of my furniture, paintings, crockery etc was trashed. They had no way of safely unloading them on the concrete plinth I’d built for them. They basically dragged them off. That’s world world countries for you.
