How to Make Wood Spigots

Spigots are used in a variety of liquid-storing containers, such as rain barrels, to control the flow of a liquid from the container. Generally, the spigot is meant to drain the container of its liquid, making it easier to carry. In the event that you have a rain barrel with no spigot, you can create a makeshift spigot with a wooden cylinder and other crafting materials.

Wooden cylinder (with 3/4-inch diameter)
Drill
Cork
Silicone seal

Instructions

- 1
  Use your drill to make a hole in the bottom of your rain barrel. Make sure this barrel has a diameter of 3/4 inch, the same diameter as your wooden cylinder. Additionally, make sure the hole is roughly an inch above the bottom of the barrel.
- 2
  Drill a hole through the middle of your wooden cylinder. Make sure the hole is the same size as the cork you will use for the spigot.
- 3
  Insert one end of your wooden cylinder into the hole at the bottom of the rain barrel. The cylinder should fit securely into the hole.
- 4
  Apply silicone seal to the cylinder on either side of the hole. This will further secure the cylinder to the rain barrel.
- 5
  Insert the cork into the wooden cylinder on the outside of the rain barrel.
- 6
  Use your new spigot by removing the cork when the rain barrel is full. Reinsert the cork when you have emptied the rain barrel to your satisfaction.

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