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⛵️Our 40ft shipping container workshop is here! Ep 645
September 6, 2025 · 25 min · 98K views · US East Coast
What this video covers
A 40-foot high-cube shipping container serves as the new workshop for a 44-foot catamaran project in New Bern, North Carolina.▶ 0:32 The container provides extra headroom for a ceiling-mounted hoist system designed to lift a 4x4 CNC machine, clearing floor space for fiberglass work.▶ 1:12 The interior layout allocates 10 feet for an office, 4 feet for a secondary workspace, and 24 feet for the main shop.▶ 13:08 To manage the container's steel structure and prevent condensation, the project requires professional closed-cell spray foam insulation.▶ 12:05 The CNC frame will utilize 8020 series 15 aluminum extrusions for rigidity, with a design goal of creating foldable or removable legs to maintain floor access.▶ 14:20 The host sourced 3.25-inch Meranti BS1088 plywood for the build from a local lumber yard.▶ 4:00 Future plans involve acquiring a second container to create a covered bay for the catamaran.▶ 8:55
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