Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Oak Rain Barrel

I bought this old wine/rain barrel on Craig’s List for $20.  I touched it up - repainted the metal bands, sanded and put a coat of Spar Varnish on it.  The pictures tell the story: 


Original state: 

Sanding…


Taped for paint. 


Shop dog on guard duty. 



Sealing/staining the wood. 


Final product. 


Side by side/ before and after. 


Final resting spot.