Comments on: Modern Living

By: Stephen Yeates

Stephen Yeates — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:46:07 +0000

Check out this link, Brian!
http://designcrave.com/2009-06-22/10-brilliant-boxy-and-sustainable-shipping-container-homes/
Only limited by your imagination.

By: Brian Meeks

Brian Meeks — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:48:00 +0000

Stephen,

I just checked out BSQ, very cool. I would probably start with several containers welded together to give me 750 – 1000 sq feet. And yes, they would be pefect for workshops. (2) 51′ containers would make a nice shop.

Brian

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:47:28 +0000

Thanks for the comment Stephen, that sounds prtty cool- I’ll have to Google the name.

By: Stephen Yeates

Stephen Yeates — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:11:22 +0000

There was a company called BSQ Design building offices in shipping containers that had a spot at last years’ Home Show in Toronto. Although the Dream Home was a dissappointment this container office was inspiring. A perfect place for the table/Murphy bed idea! Obviously space is at a premium when you live/work in a shipping container! Also would make a small but possible workshop.

By: Brian Meeks

Brian Meeks — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:09:29 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog Tom. I am flattered. I wasn’t really clear in my earlier comment. I hope to build a home, using the giant metal containers used for shipping things like automobiles and such. They are also seen on trains and have 3 sizes of 20′ 40′ and 51′, with their widths being universal. My hope is to recycle these containers, weld them together, and then use my yet undeveloped woodworking skills to create the interior.

That being said, I hadn’t even thought about recycling wooden containers. That would be really cool.

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:55:34 +0000

thanks Brian,
I too enjoy using salvaged and reclaimed lumber when ever I can in my work. I’ve been turning some mahogany lately that started out as a pallet I found next to a dumpster here in the city. At least I think its mahogany ?? sometimes hard to tell….
keep well and thanks for the comments.
ps.
I enjoy reading your blog!

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:45:04 +0000

Veneer meaning like the birch you’ve described…some mills around here only offer partical board interior which wouldn’t be suitable for this application. The veneer core is much stronger with more holding power when using mechanical fasteners like in this plan. All of the hardware brackets and plates are metal and attach with wood screws. The particle board interior wouldn’t give the strength needed for the daily use of this design. Up and down everyday, the daily use with all of the weight associated with a fold away bed.
thanks for commenting-
keep well.

By: Luis

Luis — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:02:09 +0000

Hi Tom,

What do you mean with veneer core plywood? What I get around here is birch plywood with cherry, walnut, etc… for the faces. I can go with just one good face or two good faces for an extra fee.

Great post!
Luis

By: Brian Meeks

Brian Meeks — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:13:36 +0000

I can’t wait to hear more about this project. I would like to one day build a home out of shipping containers and this sort of bed would be perfect. Of course, I will need to improve my skills considerably before such an undertaking, but watching your progress seems like a great first step.

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:31:37 +0000

Andre,
thanks for the comments- yeah it’ll be interesting. I have worked with plywood (more than I care to remember back in the Set Building days) just not since moving back to the city almost 2 years ago. And as for assembly ?- my dining room will once again be the dedicated area !
hey, you gotta do what you gotta do right?
keep well.