Figuring Out Stave Measurements & Bucket Diameter You know how teachers always said, “You’ll need this math one day”… and most of us thought, “Yeah, not likely.” Well… here I am, wishing I had paid a bit more attention. If I had a blue police box from Doctor Who, I’d probably go back and sitContinue reading “Stave Math”
Category Archives: Wood Working
Modern Barrel making
Most of this blog is dedicated to reproducing crafts from the Viking Age through to the Renaissance. Along the way, I’ve been digging into both historical sources and modern practices, and recently I came across a couple of excellent resources that show how barrels are made today. What’s fascinating is just how little the coreContinue reading “Modern Barrel making”
Resources
Want to Learn More About Coopering? Looking for more information on the history of coopering, tools of the trade, construction methods, archaeological finds, videos, books, and more? I’ve put together what I hope is a one-stop shop for all things coopering. This list is updated occasionally as I continue my own journey—so if you haveContinue reading “Resources”
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