How to Build a Half Whiskey Barrel

Wooden whiskey or wine barrels have become popular as patio planters or ponds. They give the yard a rustic appearance and recycle an item used during the aging process of whiskey or wine. Half barrels are available in many home improvement stores. However, a whole whiskey barrel may be more economical and will provide a matching set of planters or ponds. The process falls within the capabilities of do-it-yourselfers with basic carpentry skills and tools.

Tape measure
Flexible ruler
Circular saw

Instructions

- 1
  Place the barrel on its end and measure its height. Mark the center point at 10 or 12 locations around the barrel with a pencil.
- 2
  Connect the marks to form a continuous line around the barrel. Use a flexible ruler or straight strip of metal. You can use any item that will bend enough to accommodate the curve of the barrel as a guide when making the straight line around the barrel.
- 3
  Turn the barrel on its side. Cut though the barrel at the line with a circular saw. Move the saw forward along the line while rolling the barrel to keep the saw position at the top of the barrel. Continue cutting all the way around the barrel.

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