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:
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Sanding…
Taped for paint.
Shop dog on guard duty.
Sealing/staining the wood.
Final product.
Side by side/ before and after.








