Oak Barrel broken.

[Davis13]

Hey, guys just wondering if any of you know anyone that is good with repairing oak barrels? I was given a barrel by my uncle (we were going to fix it up together) just before he passed a short while ago, so it has a fair bit of sentimental value to me. I watched a few youtube videos and decided to try clean it up and in doing so i have broken it. I am shattered to say the least:-( i am wondering if any of you know or may be able to assist in telling me if it can be fixed or is it definitely broken. any help would be great.

[Minpac]

Hard to see exactly what's going on - the bindings are off, but I can't tell if that is a split mid stave or just the staves separating(in which case, no issue at all).

Given the location, I think as long as you can align it when the bindings go back on, it shouldn't cause any issues with the barrel.

What are you doing in the cleanup - did you refire it? I'm considering doing that to a second hand one I picked up -I was planning on numbering the stave edges and storing sideways in a bucket while just taking one end off (to keep the tension on.

[hillzabilly]

I would try calling a mob called "Roll out the barrel",tell them the story and they may be able ta help.cheers hillzabilly :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Davis13]

Hey appreciate the replay guys :-) I have emailed roll out the barrel hopefully get a reply soon.it has broken where the joins are but it has taken a slight piece from the other stave. When I put it back together you can't even tell but i just don't know

[bluess57]

Looks like top of the barrel, fill hole in the picture.
Imo it will be fine as long as barrel is upright.

[Minpac]

It'll be fine imho. If it was on the bottom, you'd have to re-swell and maybe do some extra work to get a nice fit, on top I think you'll be good to go, especially as you say you can't even tell where the crack was when together.