Oak Barrel

While walking the dog in the woods I found a big old red oak that had been laying on the ground for years. Went back with the chainsaw and cut some turning blanks. It was in pretty bad shape. I had to remove several inches from the outsides because it was so punky. This is a copy of the old barrel in my kitchen that we use as a garbage can. All one piece of wood. Top is turned from end grain to match the bottom. Bung plug acts as handle to remove the top. Finished in oil. The bands are carved and painted with oil paint to keep them from blending in. Staves are carved. I made little attempt to sand or smooth the wood so it looks old and crusty like the old barrel in my kitchen. It is 10" tall and 7" at the widest point. Exact .42 scale model of the original.

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John Shortell

Registered: August 2009
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Date: Wed September 9, 2009
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wingnut

John,
I like this clever idea. It has lots of potential-peppermill, toothpick holders, boxes et al.
Nice job and an idea which I will have to play with.
Wayne

#1 Wed September 9, 2009 1:43am

MauBow

Love it! Might have to try something similar. thanks!

#2 Wed September 9, 2009 2:35pm

Brendan McAreavy

I really thought this was made with staves. A brilliant piece of work, well done.

#3 Wed September 9, 2009 6:19pm

John Shortell

Thank you. It was the perfect project for that nasty old piece of wood.

#4 Wed September 9, 2009 11:26pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Love it!

#5 Fri September 11, 2009 1:15pm

Mike Baber

I really love this, turned out great and its a beautiful piece, well done. Thumbs Up!

I see I'm going to have to print this one out and take it to the shop as a guide, I have got to try this one for sure!

Wizzy

#6 Sat September 12, 2009 1:26am

yorksub

John,

What an orginal idea. Now I would like for yout to take your dog for a walk tomorrow and post what he finds.

#7 Tue September 15, 2009 2:38pm

HardyPritchell

Really cool. I like old barrels and you have captured the form and character to a T.

#8 Thu October 29, 2009 9:05pm