Bourbon Barrel Cabinet - Updated - How I Make Them - Two Doors Style

This is and updated guide on how I make my bourbon (and wine!) barrel liquor cabinets. I source the barrels from local breweries or distilleries after they are done using them and convert them into liquor cabinets for your home bar. 1) Remove metal bands from the middle of the barrel - keep the ends on. 2) Sand with 80grit to knock off loose dirt, debris and splinters on the barrel. Finish with at least 120. Sand the top taking care to keep logos, etc intact if wanted. finished to around 220grit. 3)* Reattach metal bands loosely and mark where you want your doors to be. Use a marker to mark drill locations for screws. 4) Use a drill press or screwdriver with a drill bit to make entry holes for wood screws. I use #8 Truss wood screws found here: https://amzn.to/3QJrs5p 5) Clean the metal bands now if needed. Hammer the metal bands back into place, taking care to measure spacing between each. Make it nice and tight. 6) Screw wood screws to attach metal bands. 7) Cut out the doors using a saw and angle grinder. 8) Clean inside of barrel using brushes before washing out with a hose or pressure washer 9) After barrel is dry, touch up edges and corners with a sander and metal file. 8) Create interior shelves - typical measurements are 19.5" for the bottom lazy susan shelf and 22.5" for the mid shelf. 9) Start applying stain and polyurethane to everything needed. 10) Attach lazy susan bracket and shelf 11) Attach mid-shelf 12) Line up the doors with shims and tape, hammer hinges & lock into shape 13) Install the door hinges and lock 14) Touch up and sand any uneven edges for a smooth door fit. 15) Install LED lights found here: https://amzn.to/45ri4th 16) Fill with your favorite bottles and drinkware! Home Bar Website Page: https://www.leafandknot.com/home-bar Based out of Omaha, Nebraska. Barrels cabinets are only available for local pickup. Shipping on other handmade items.