Author: Balazs Moldovan

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If you are looking for some unique handcrafted items you came to the right place. Check out our Online Store and see more of our ideas of Used Whiskey Barrel Projects.

We have a full line of Wine and Whiskey barrel furniture along with a great variety of Home Decor items suited for any Wine Enthusiast or Whisky Advocate. We also have our signature Barrel Wall Paneling. Ideal to cover big or small areas in bars, restaurant, man caves or kitchens. Just about any spot you think could use a beautiful eye catching wall design.

The Furniture –

If you ever been to any location of Stone Brewing Company you can see almost all our Used Whiskey Barrel Projects. They are one of our biggest clients and they carry our signature lounge chairs, pub stools, end tables, ottomans and coffee tables. Each piece is handmade with attention to detail. We clean and sand the barrel staves just the right amount to ensure smoother surfaces without removing too much of its original patina. Most table tops will even have old distillery stamps which show of the barrels true history.

The Home Decor – 

When you don’t have a lot of room to work with but still really want a Hungarian Workshop product, our Home Decor section is a must see. A nice selection from bottle openers to cutting boards and even our trademarked Whiskey Barrel Skateboards. It is fully functional or it can look cool simply hanging up on your wall. One of my absolute favorite is my Whiskey Barrel Chess Set. All hand cut pieces with a perfectly engraved board on top of a used Whiskey barrel top. I am very proud of this creation and it is pure labor of love.

“Be sure to browse our complete site to see all our Used Whiskey Barrel Projects!”

The Wall Panels –

This item was created mainly to salvage and use up all our left over staves that did not make the grade to be furniture. By not wanting to throw them away I created an easily installable wall paneling system. My main focus was to able to ship them anywhere and have the customers or their contractor install them with ease. Other places who offer something like this will most likely have to come out and install themselves. Not ours. If you ever hung up a mirror or a large picture, you can install these yourself. All you have to do is find the studs, drill in the wall cleats then hang up the panels.

If you have any further questions or would like a little more information please feel free to email at balazs@hungarianworkshop.com

Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter which will come out end of this month (September). I will have a big sale on our Bourbon Whiskey Barrel Furniture. You can also follow us on our social media sites to see what new products we are working.

Thank You for stopping by and have great day!

-Balazs Moldovan

Used Whiskey Barrel Projects

 

 

“We have a great selection of Bourbon Barrel Side Table-s. The most popular has a variation of 4 styles and the interior has 2. Click here and check out our Online Store!”

One of the best selling items is the our Bourbon Barrel Side Table. We have made hundreds of them and we pretty much receive orders for them every day. They are ideal to go with our Bourbon Barrel Lounge Chairs or just by themselves. Next to a bed or couch it won’t matter they will still look great and ad a little rustic bourbon spirit in your home. As we mentioned earlier we have them in a few different styles and don’t worry if you hare a Wine Enthusiast. We have the same styles in Wine Barrels as well.

The regular end tables are simple and smart. It is four staves for legs, a nicely recut round barrel head for the top and a barrel band around the edge. This was designed with simplicity in mind to be cost effective. We had way too many barrel heads and barrel hoops just piling up. After all, at one time had to break down over four hundred barrels. After we come out with this design the extra material started to go down.

The versions you can choose from are the following:

• 18″ Tall Outside Barrel Top
• 18″ Tall Inside Barrel Top
• 24″ Tall Outside Barrel Top
• 24″ Tall Inside Barrel Top

The 18″ version is ideal for our lounge chairs or side of lower beds. The 24″ works pretty much all around. The most popular choice for the top is the Outside Top. This will have distillery marking and nice rustic oak patinas. The distillery stamps may includes brand names, dates, warehouse numbers and specific batch numbers. It is the best option for anyone looking to show of an authentic barrel piece with its true history. The inside version means the same barrel top is just upside down. The top will be charred black because the insides of bourbon barrels are completely burned. This is what gives whiskey its great flavors and color. Which ever option you choose I am sure you will love it!

“A Bourbon Barrel Side Table can be a great gift for and Whiskey lover!”

Our second Bourbon Barrel Side Table option the the strictly interior ones. These come at 23″ in height. They have the same top option as our other tables. Inside or Outside. The big difference is the edging. Instead of a barrel band it is made up of sliced up barrel staves. Neatly arranged to create a one of kind uniform look. Because of the extensive work that goes into these Bourbon Barrel Side Table-s, they also have a higher price point. All the extra carpentry work may makes these a bit more but the finished product look much more sophisticated and high end. A perfect show piece for any office, home bar or restaurant.

If you have any further question of would like more info on any of our products please feel free to contact us. Also don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to receive new product updates and coupon codes that will save you big on your next purchase.

Cheers!

-Balazs Moldovan

 

 

Recently we finished up a big batch of summer orders. We made made lots of Lounge Chairs and plenty of Pub Stools and Pub Tables. Due to all this work we have over 400 lbs of Whiskey Barrel Scraps that I don’t want to go to waste. We do have a few projects where we can use them however the quantity is far too much. The regular price for a small box which contains about 20 pieces is $25. Because of this overwhelming amount I am slashing the price. In September’s newsletter I will have a coupon code created so you can purchase with the discount. If you are interested right away please don’t hesitate to send me an email. balazs@hungarianworkshop.com 

Create unique handcrafted gifts from Whiskey Barrel Scraps! Check out Pinterest for other great ideas!

The Whiskey Barrel Scraps are ideal for many projects. If you are a creative person you will probably find some fun ways to utilize this material. I’ve seen wood turners make pens others coasters, cheese boards, bookends just to name a few. The most unique way to use them is to make a wall or table top covered by them in a mosaic fashion. All of our Whiskey Barrel Scraps will be fully clean and sanded pretty much ready to use as is.

Whiskey barrels are made from American White Oak. The insides are charred which gives the whiskey its great flavors and color. One side will be completely black. The outside will have some aging to the wood and really neat color patterns. Shades of light and dark browns with greens and some rusty reds left behind from the old barrel rings.

Finally if all else fails they are absolutely amazing for grilling and smoking meat. If you never had a nice steak grilled over an open fire with real Whiskey Barrel Scraps burning under neath, you are missing out. The intense smokey flavors with of hints of whiskey will make your dinner the best you ever had. The oak burns hot and slow therefore cooking with it is ideal. I highly recommend it.

If you have any questions or need more information please don’t hesitate contact us.

Cheers!

-Balazs Moldovan

“If you are looking for some unique handcrafted Bourbon Barrel Pub Table, we have a few option available . Choose from small and cozy to large & family style.”

At the Hungarian Workshop we have a very classy and unique style of Bourbon Barrel Pub Table available. It comes in small which is ideal for two to three people to sit or stand around at and enjoying their drinks. The large ones can accommodate three to four with drinks and dinner. When choosing a Pub Table don’t forget to check out our Pub Stools and Pub Chairs to go along with them. All available in our Interior Italian Leather options as well.

Small and Cozy – 

The smaller Bourbon Barrel Pub Table is made from the barrel tops and bottoms. We offer the option for you to choose from the outside or the inside to be facing up. The outside will be the lighter brown and tan with distillery stamp. It may also have other cooper’s or distillery markings like dates, warehouse and lot numbers and also batch specification. The inside version has the charred wood facing up and it’s completely black. The diameter of the table top is just about 21″. The overall height is 42″, the standard bar height. A barrel band wraps around the top to keep it tight and secure. There is also one on the bottom to keep the legs firm and it acts like footrest as well. This version is ideal pubs and wine tasting rooms.

Large and family style – 

Our large Bourbon Barrel Pub Table is very similar to the smaller version. It also comes with two options. You can choose from 30″ diameter or 36″. The top is made from solid white oak wood that is charred black to match the barrel wood. The edges are also barrel staves. This version is more ideal for homes and bars looking to serve not just drinks but food as well. The 30″ can seat three easily and the 36″ can seat four.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly balazs@hungarianworkshop.com

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“We have over 500 Whiskey Barrel Tops for Sale! Many distilleries like Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, etc. Buy a couple and create something unique!”

After we broke down over 500 barrels, we ended up with about a thousand barrel heads. (tops) For the past year I have been selling them off since there is no way to use so many all by our self. Especially since we pick up more barrels every season or so. The Whiskey Barrel Tops for Sale are 21″ x 21″ and 1″ thick.

There are many ideal uses for them if you have the right tools. If you find your favorite brand, simply using them as wall decor can look neat in any room or bar. Keep in mind if you want to purchase an exact brand, unfortunately you will have to try somewhere else. With this inventory size we can not go searching through all the tops just for one specific kind. You can always put in a request when you purchase and we will try our best to accommodate.

Whiskey Barrel Tops for Sale –

First off, it is very important for me to explain what a whiskey barrel top is. Almost 50% of my first time customers think barrel tops are solid round piece of wood that has the ring attached to as well. Unfortunately for most of you DIY -ers, this isn’t the case.

A barrel top is made up of a few ( 6-10) smaller pieces that are held together by dowels or routed grooves. The edges are bevelled and sit in the stave’s end notches. Then the ring is on the outside putting pressure on the whole thing. To remove a barrel head you have to take the barrel completely apart.

All barrels are only held together by pressure from the rings and the moisture of the wood. Once the barrel starts to dry out, the rings slip off and everything falls apart. This goes for the barrel tops also. If they don’t have the dowels or the support, they can easily come apart too.

Every piece of barrel furniture we make using the barrel heads, we go through extensive amount of work to ensure that they stay solid. In conclusion, working with reclaimed material may be trickier than one might think.

Barrel Top Variations We Offer –

• Raw – Meaning straight from the barrel. Nothing has been done to it. It’s filthy. Charred, dirty and rough.
• Sanded –  Fully cleaned and sanded smooth. Ready to use!
• Without Stamping – No markings. Clean and plain.
• With Stamping – Visible distillery brand names, dates and lot numbers. (Note: Most stamps are not perfect. Some parts may be smudged and missing.)

If you are looking to buy a large quantity contact us directly. Shipping calculator is not set up properly for purchasing 100+. Therefore when shipping such large amounts we can send as freight and save you a large chunk of cash.

Thank You for stopping by the Hungarian Workshop and don’t forget to sign up for our online newsletter to receive coupon codes and new product updates. Cheers!

-Balazs Moldovan

Whiskey Barrel Tops for Sale

“The Hungarian Workshop has developed a wall paneling system that makes Wine and Whiskey Barrel Wall Art big and small. We can even cover entire walls.”

Started out as a way to use scraps and material that wasn’t good enough for our furniture line, the Wine and Whiskey Barrel Wall Art was born. The idea came to me when I saw a few other ones out there made of whole staves. They had to be installed by hand on location one by one. I was not a fan of the over all appearance the time it probably took. Certain barrel staves can have big curves in them which end up sticking out from the wall as much as 5 inches. Further more, not all staves are exactly alike making them inconsistent and uneven.

Another method is to cut all staves into small blocks and install like pavers. But again, that takes forever and the gaps between are always left big. It can look slapped on with no attention to detail. With these reasons I though long and hard what would be the best way to make Wine and Whiskey Barrel Wall Art.

The most important concept in our system is that the customers can hang put up them self. Or if it’s an entire wall project a contractor can simply install.

Wine & Whiskey Barrel Wall Art

When it comes to the Wine and Whiskey Barrel Wall Art the entire piece comes as a whole with the French Cleat system in the back. You easily run a couple 3″ drywall screws through the cleat and into the studs and just hang up like a mirror. There are five available sizes and of course the option to be made from Wine or Bourbon Whiskey barrels. These also come with a wooden frame made from white oak to match the barrel wood. The Wine and Whiskey Barrel Wall Art pieces are a great addition to any home, bar or restaurants.

Wine & Whiskey Barrel Wall Panels 

This is very similar to our wall art design but on a much larger scale. Instead of one solid piece, these come in big sections that you hang next to one another. Also with the French Cleat system. All panels are 11″ wide and can be ordered in two, four, six and eight foot heights. And again with the option of Wine and Whiskey barrel wood.

These look amazing when you cover an entire 8’x12′ wall! We have shipped these to many high end clients who have at home wine cellars and to restaurants that specialize in fine wine dining. Just imagine covering an entire section of a room with beautiful reclaimed barrel wood in minutes. No more spending several days on the install. No cutting, no glueing. Any one with some basic know how can use our panelling system.

If you have any further question or would like just a bit more info please email me at balazs@hungarianworkshop.com.

Thank You for stopping by the Hungarian Workshop and have a great day!

-Balazs Moldovan