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From The Art of Manliness:
...I didn’t have any luck finding plans to go off, so we came up with our own and documented the entire process so you can easily create your own whiskey or wine barrel coffee table. This table is sure to be a conversation starter and will get compliments left and right. In addition to acting as a cooler, this functional table can be used to store blankets, pillows, firewood, and other household items.
In this tutorial you’ll find out what tools are needed, where to source a barrel, and how to turn that old worn-out barrel into the coolest piece of furniture in your home (or out on the patio!). Also, we’ve included an instructional video of the entire process at the bottom of the post.......MORE
Crossposted to Modern Drunkard Magazine.