How To Make A Chair Out Of A Barrel | DIY Reclaimed Wood Projects I've been needing a wooden workshop stool for some time. I work a lot with reclaimed oak barrels, so I decided to try making one out of the staves. This is an awesome stool that even has my own design CNC'd into the top! I hope you like it and that it inspires you to try new mediums in your woodworking. ▸ Support on Patreon! - www.patreon.com/WHCreations ▸ My Website - www.whcreations.co.uk
I made a couple of these stools. They came out great. I sized them differently with a bit wider base to get the footrest at the right height. The only thing I dowel rodded was the shorter (6") cross pieces at the top under the seat, and the bottom shorter cross sections with the small decorative arch cut into them). My frame top dimensions for the seat to mount to came out to 8x13. Everything else was screwed for durability, plus working with barrel staves is not for the novice woodworker. They are all different angles and curves, so detail is everything for good fit up, and all the dowels will prove to be a chore. I used sections of barrel rings to add accent and cover the screw holes. Let me see if I can figure out how to attach a photo. Just a suggestion, but they turned out sturdy and gorgeous!
Ah thanks buddy. It's a great little stool, glad it has inspired you. Good luck with your build, now you've dipped your toe in, there's no going back 😉
@@WHCreations I thought this was one of the videos that has to do about weapons but that was still a cool idea a whiskey barrel being turned into a bar stool
I've really got into using them to be fair. Because of their shape they take a little more brain power to make something, but I have ideas that I want to explore to really make the most of them.
Hello my new friend, I also like to recycle. A beautiful stool from old wooden clapboards. You made a good stool for the workshop. You did a good job. Congratulations. I took a look at your channel. I've already seen you make beautiful things out of wood and similar to mine, it's nice to find people who do the same thing and have the same passion. I am happy to be on your channel. Notifications will always be on for you. I want to see you on my channel too. Stay healthy and happy. Big greetings. All the best.
Great build. However, build a jointer sled for your table saw. . . keep fingers safer. Kick back with the blade that high is almost a given at some point, sled will help keep safe.
Thanks bud. It's a tough one, because of their shape, there's no "safe" way to cut them on the table saw. I did think about making a jig, but I couldn't think of a good way to clamp it down. I think going forward I'll probably mark a straight edge on one side and cut it on the bandsaw. It should make squaring it up on the table saw a lot easirt
I've not heard of that buddy, will look into it. I've started using rubio, but like osmo for these projects because it's so easy to apply. Yeah the workshop is pretty cool, just lacks size... insert dirty pun...
@@WHCreations yeah it's a new one on me, it's really good for decking where as osmo struggles with water on a flat surfaces, I'm moving in September to a house with a double garage (workshop) and a carport built on the side, perfect for stripping char and sanding, can wait
Hey, I added some ebonising fluid to darken the top, more to highlight the cnc work. After that I sanded it back to make it look rustic and then coated it with osmo. Hope that helps 👍
@@WHCreations Sure does. Thank you! I assume you made the ebonizing concoction at home using steel wool and cider vinegar? Or were you able to buy it somewhere?
Here are a few tips. Don't raise the table saw blade any higher than the amount of finger you want to cut off. Don't use a jig saw when a miter saw is available, seasoned oak can destroy jig saw blades. Set a stop to make multi cuts and all will come out the exact same. Hidden screws are faster and more simple than dowels for beginners. Do everything off a bench or table will save the knees and back, (dont call us homo erectis for nothing).. If none of the above resonates, make a walking the dog video, they get lots of thumbs up!
Thanks. I've made a new jig to help cut the staves. Much safer. Don't see the need to say that about a jigsaw. Blades cost next to nothing and was available to me to use, so my choice. You can't set a stop block with staves I'm afraid. If you have ever worked with them you will know why. Hidden screws? Is this where you fill the gap with a plug? If so I agree, much easier. I'm afraid my small workshop isn't the best place to work and film at the same time, so I end up making where I can safely and easily. Your comment about walking a dog to get views is obviously trying to provoke a reaction from me. Sorry to say it didn't work, but good luck to you
How To Make A Chair Out Of A Barrel | DIY Reclaimed Wood Projects
I've been needing a wooden workshop stool for some time. I work a lot with reclaimed oak barrels, so I decided to try making one out of the staves.
This is an awesome stool that even has my own design CNC'd into the top!
I hope you like it and that it inspires you to try new mediums in your woodworking.
▸ Support on Patreon! - www.patreon.com/WHCreations
▸ My Website - www.whcreations.co.uk
I love the purposeful use of the metal rings
Yeah they look good don't they
One of the best barrel stave stool builds I’ve seen!
Thank you, appreciate it
I made a couple of these stools. They came out great. I sized them differently with a bit wider base to get the footrest at the right height. The only thing I dowel rodded was the shorter (6") cross pieces at the top under the seat, and the bottom shorter cross sections with the small decorative arch cut into them). My frame top dimensions for the seat to mount to came out to 8x13. Everything else was screwed for durability, plus working with barrel staves is not for the novice woodworker. They are all different angles and curves, so detail is everything for good fit up, and all the dowels will prove to be a chore. I used sections of barrel rings to add accent and cover the screw holes. Let me see if I can figure out how to attach a photo. Just a suggestion, but they turned out sturdy and gorgeous!
Awesome. Send it to my email address sales@whcreations.co.uk
Really beautiful work!
Thank you 😊
Amazing my friend!
💪 thank you
Brilliant. Thanks for the inspiration! I just bought my first Whiskey Barrel and looking for DIY ideas. This is a great one.
Ah thanks buddy. It's a great little stool, glad it has inspired you. Good luck with your build, now you've dipped your toe in, there's no going back 😉
Love it
Thank you buddy
@@WHCreations I've been playing a lot of Final Fantasy 10 10_2 and 15 I would love to see some of the weapons from those games
@@WHCreations I thought this was one of the videos that has to do about weapons but that was still a cool idea a whiskey barrel being turned into a bar stool
I've really got into using them to be fair. Because of their shape they take a little more brain power to make something, but I have ideas that I want to explore to really make the most of them.
I'm not a big gamer if I'm honest. I don't know where I'd start!
Great job, looks fantastic, well put together and thanks for showing it at normal speed so a person can follow it.
Ah thank you buddy. Glad you liked it. I hope it's inspired you to make one too
Really nice job! Looks great. Would make a perfect guitar stool!
Thanks buddy! 😊
Hello my new friend,
I also like to recycle. A beautiful stool from old wooden clapboards. You made a good stool for the workshop. You did a good job. Congratulations. I took a look at your channel. I've already seen you make beautiful things out of wood and similar to mine, it's nice to find people who do the same thing and have the same passion. I am happy to be on your channel. Notifications will always be on for you. I want to see you on my channel too. Stay healthy and happy. Big greetings.
All the best.
Thank you, that's very kind 😊
@@WHCreations You're welcome. See you. take care.
Great build. However, build a jointer sled for your table saw. . . keep fingers safer. Kick back with the blade that high is almost a given at some point, sled will help keep safe.
Thanks bud. It's a tough one, because of their shape, there's no "safe" way to cut them on the table saw. I did think about making a jig, but I couldn't think of a good way to clamp it down. I think going forward I'll probably mark a straight edge on one side and cut it on the bandsaw. It should make squaring it up on the table saw a lot easirt
@@WHCreations Bro, i sled it all the time. Takes 3x longer BUT waiting for your thumb to grow back will take much longer. :-)
Hello
Which model CNC Machine did you use? The result looks very professional. And the software?
Hi, this was my old Cncest 4030 machine. I was using the free trial version of vectric. Hope that helps
Really nice mate, I'm in the same business, have you tried textrol instead of osmo, you've got some kit for a small workshop, fair play,
I've not heard of that buddy, will look into it. I've started using rubio, but like osmo for these projects because it's so easy to apply. Yeah the workshop is pretty cool, just lacks size... insert dirty pun...
@@WHCreations yeah it's a new one on me, it's really good for decking where as osmo struggles with water on a flat surfaces, I'm moving in September to a house with a double garage (workshop) and a carport built on the side, perfect for stripping char and sanding, can wait
All the best for the move buddy
What did you apply to the top of the seat before you sanded it out? Osmo also?
Hey, I added some ebonising fluid to darken the top, more to highlight the cnc work. After that I sanded it back to make it look rustic and then coated it with osmo. Hope that helps 👍
@@WHCreations Sure does. Thank you! I assume you made the ebonizing concoction at home using steel wool and cider vinegar? Or were you able to buy it somewhere?
@Barry Melton yep, white vinegar and wire wool, or in my case a load of pallet nails I had on hand. Anything steel will work.
@@WHCreations Thought so. Did you use a dark tea or coffee solution to brush on afterwards, or just the iron oxide mixture? It looks great!
@@barrymelton4378 no mate just the ebonising fluid and then gently sanded back.
I hope you glued those dowels
Yep
Could you post the dimensions please
I will get them when I'm in the workshop next. However, if you are wanting to recreate this, it will differ due to your barrel staves.
Here are a few tips.
Don't raise the table saw blade any higher than the amount of finger you want to cut off.
Don't use a jig saw when a miter saw is available, seasoned oak can destroy jig saw blades.
Set a stop to make multi cuts and all will come out the exact same.
Hidden screws are faster and more simple than dowels for beginners.
Do everything off a bench or table will save the knees and back, (dont call us homo erectis for nothing)..
If none of the above resonates, make a walking the dog video, they get lots of thumbs up!
Thanks. I've made a new jig to help cut the staves. Much safer. Don't see the need to say that about a jigsaw. Blades cost next to nothing and was available to me to use, so my choice. You can't set a stop block with staves I'm afraid. If you have ever worked with them you will know why. Hidden screws? Is this where you fill the gap with a plug? If so I agree, much easier.
I'm afraid my small workshop isn't the best place to work and film at the same time, so I end up making where I can safely and easily.
Your comment about walking a dog to get views is obviously trying to provoke a reaction from me. Sorry to say it didn't work, but good luck to you