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⛵️ This week did not go according to plan this week 🤦♂️ Ep 654
November 9, 2025 · 23 min · 77K views
What this video covers
Mads continues the conversion of a 40-ft high-cube shipping container into a climate-controlled workshop for his 44-ft DIY catamaran project, Spiffy.0:26 To enable year-round fiberglass work, he installs a mini-split HVAC unit, using threaded rivets to mount the outdoor compressor to the container wall.2:44 He frames and insulates an interior wall to create a dedicated office space, separating it from the workshop area.3:13 Electrical upgrades include installing EMT conduit, 15A outlets wired with 12G cable, and a retractable extension cord.6:59 For CNC operations, he configures a $40 fanless Dell Wyze 5070 PC paired with a USB-C touchscreen, designing and machining a custom Baltic birch mount for the screen.11:17 To address poor internet connectivity in the yard, he installs a wireless bridge to capture marina Wi-Fi, providing stable internet access inside the steel container.19:11 While the week’s goal of producing a fiberglass mold was delayed by feature creep and infrastructure tasks, the workshop is now insulated, powered, and connected.
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