From Whiskey Barrel to Woodshop: Giving Old Oak a Second Life
A used whiskey barrel stave already has a story before it reaches my shop. From its charred surface and curved shape to the unmistakable smell when it’s cut, see how I turn old barrel oak into something useful again.
What You Don’t See in the Finished Product: Mistakes, Lessons, and Starting Over
The finished product is only part of the story. Behind every BourbonSmoke piece are mistakes, wasted materials, lessons learned, and the occasional decision to start over. Here’s a look at what you don’t see in the finished product—and how those mistakes have made me a better woodworker.