Are white oak barrel staves good for woodworking?

General Discussion

Someone near me is selling a bunch of old barrel staves for $1 each. The description just says they're white oak barrel staves. It looks like some have charring on one side, so I assume they came from bourbon barrels.

Are these good for woodworking projects, or is this more like a "pallets are free wood" situation?

Posted Jun 1, 2026, 2:51 AM UTC

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