Ok, I figured that was the case, but had to ask
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Squarebody CHOP Shop
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I might have one I’ll have to look.
My latest (small) project. I broke one foot on the original swivel bed base a while back...
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Just doing a little dirt work today. Leveled out a spot for one of the containers. I'll get the other one done tomorrow. Then I can build the shelter in between for the larger equipment.
I was able to get the ground leveled for the second container with a plan to finish up the c container shelter this weekend.
However, mother nature went a different direction. I woke up to reports of a 20 acre wild fire Saturday morning about 25 miles east. Winds at the time out of the east pushing it our direction.
I ripped out all of the vegetation next to the house that morning just in case and started tracking the fire reports. It was 2000 acres burning by that evening but still over 20 miles out. They also started getting organized evacuation zones issued by that evening. I'm still outside of those areas but one friend was on the edge of a prepare to evacuate notice so we helped move her horses to another property farther way from danger. She also stayed the night with us to get away from the smoke a bit.
Sunday the wind has died down and the fires are not moving far. Fire crews are focusing on protecting structures and cutting fire lines to direct the fire north of highway 2 into the wilderness. I'm on the south side of the valley/ highway. We also had the wind shift out of the west so it slowed the spread my direction but still grew to 8000 acres by Sunday evening.
There is a little rain in the forecast as well over night. Hopefully it passes over the affected area and gives us a little help.
However, mother nature went a different direction. I woke up to reports of a 20 acre wild fire Saturday morning about 25 miles east. Winds at the time out of the east pushing it our direction.
I ripped out all of the vegetation next to the house that morning just in case and started tracking the fire reports. It was 2000 acres burning by that evening but still over 20 miles out. They also started getting organized evacuation zones issued by that evening. I'm still outside of those areas but one friend was on the edge of a prepare to evacuate notice so we helped move her horses to another property farther way from danger. She also stayed the night with us to get away from the smoke a bit.
Sunday the wind has died down and the fires are not moving far. Fire crews are focusing on protecting structures and cutting fire lines to direct the fire north of highway 2 into the wilderness. I'm on the south side of the valley/ highway. We also had the wind shift out of the west so it slowed the spread my direction but still grew to 8000 acres by Sunday evening.
There is a little rain in the forecast as well over night. Hopefully it passes over the affected area and gives us a little help.
I hope it doesn't hit your place, fingers crossed.
So far it is unlikely I'll have any issues other than my asthma but we are watching it closely.
Fire danger has become a non-issue. Cooler, wet weather has moved in.
Today I finished up leveling for the second container and moved it into position. I'm about 12-12.5" away from the final location though thanks to metric imports. I went for 20'-0" spacing between containers but the instructions call for 19'-2.31" spacing (5850 mm).
Today I finished up leveling for the second container and moved it into position. I'm about 12-12.5" away from the final location though thanks to metric imports. I went for 20'-0" spacing between containers but the instructions call for 19'-2.31" spacing (5850 mm).
Working on the new Christmas decorations.
More pics.
Now that the mortar has set...
And in the daylight.
You guys went all out on the decorations, looks great, nice work! 
No wonder you needed more storage!
And I noticed a resemblance...
No wonder you needed more storage!
And I noticed a resemblance...
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Planning out some upgrades...
Another screenshot. Right now I am looking at adding a 10 x 28 foot mezzanine and 5 x 8 foot bathroom in the shop. My friend has a pile of glue lam beams I can get for the project so I needed to estimate what I needed. Eventually I would like to replace the 10 x 7 foot doors with 12 x 14 foot doors and add a 4 post lift or two, but likely only enough room for one if I want to get the dump truck or deuce in a bay without the lift.
My wife is good at catching me doing sketchy stuff...
More pics. Due to the fact that one container is actually a 40 footer cut in half, I had to modify one of the hold down brackets.
Saw a video on youtube recently that may have used this same system. Hows it working out? Really like to see how long the cover holds up.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
I like the skeletons, but if your truly wanted a scary decoration you could just put a high mileage 6.2 diesel out there. Maybe even pull the crankshaft out, that would scare most people I'd think.
Lol.
Looks great by the way.
Lol.
Looks great by the way.
