oak from wine barrels

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CharlesH

CharlesH

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Hey guys,

I had a hard time figuring out where to put that question.

I acquired some 100 years old oak piece that was used as a wine barrel door, at first I had a look at it and I was not really convinced. The door did not had any smell or anything, the wood is lightly cracked on the exterior and had no smell and surely was wine colored.

The piece was about 12 inches by 18. I cut it in blanks of 7/8 and more and I salvaged all usable material. While cutting I got a really strong wine smell, it was awesome, I got the idea of getting that material when I saw some guy in the forums selling Jack Daniel blanks. I will be able to get more of that stuff. I have about 20 usable blanks... pretty colored by wine, yum! :)

Now I am wondering if those blanks will keep the smell over time? Any of you guys worked with this type of material? The wood seem pretty dry. While I am at it, what type of finish I should go to keep the aromatic properties of this wood? Renaissance Wax?

Thanks,

Charles
 
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Now, if only Ed had some wine flavored ink, you'd be set!
As far as actually answering your questions, I've never worked with anything like that...
 
i have some from a NAPA Valley vineyard. They lose there smell quickly. The JD blanks will to after you turn and put an kind of finish on them.
 
I've done some pens/blanks from wine barrels. I've even soaked them in wine after turning to add more color, etc. but the smell doesn't seem to last.

-Barry
 
Just a thought? A piece of the wine barrel along with a cork from the same winery would make an excellent conversation piece. Additionally people who know (or worked at or owned) the winery would likely pay handsomely for a little piece of the history.
 
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