Old Oake Barrel

06/02/2026

New tools. New possibilities.

Just added some IDC Woodcraft bits to the shop.

Every new cutter opens the door to new designs, cleaner details, and better results. Can’t wait to put these to work on upcoming barrel head projects and custom builds.

Ready to Make Some Sawdust!

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

A new chapter begins.

After months of planning and preparation, we’ve added a Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC to the shop.

This isn’t about replacing craftsmanship.

It’s about expanding what’s possible.

Custom engravings.
More detailed designs.
Greater consistency.
New products we’ve only been able to sketch on paper until now.

Every piece will still be built, finished, and assembled by hand.

This just gives us another tool to help bring ideas to life.

We’re excited to show you what’s coming next.

05/30/2026

The shop has been busy lately.

Over the past few weeks we’ve been cleaning, reorganizing, optimizing workflows, and making room for new equipment so we can build better pieces, faster and more efficiently.

Most people see the finished product.

What they don’t see are the hours spent moving lumber, reorganizing tools, cleaning sawdust, redesigning workspaces, and finding ways to improve every step of the process.

Every improvement behind the scenes helps us create better work for our customers.

Big things are coming.

Stay tuned.

05/07/2026

Same barrel head. Two completely different looks.

One left raw and natural.
One finished darker to bring out the grain and carving depth.

Which style are you choosing for your space?

🪵 Raw engraved
🥃 Finished & stained

Drop your pick below 👇

05/04/2026

Every barrel tells a story, this is its next chapter.

First custom CNC piece out of the shop, and it won’t be the last. Precision carving paired with hand-finished detail gives each piece its own character, no two come out the same.

Whether it’s a name, logo, or something built for your bar or space… this is where ideas start turning into heirloom pieces.

Custom work is now open.

Message me to start your build.

05/03/2026

First run on the new Shapeoko 5 Pro and this is what came off the table.

From raw wood to carved detail, every pass tells part of the story.
Flattening, pocketing, carving… then bringing it to life with paint and finish.

This is just the beginning.

Custom pieces are now officially on the table.
If you’ve got an idea, I can bring it to life.

Message me to start your build.

04/18/2026

Built for a cause.

This Mashbill No. 1 cabinet was handcrafted from a reclaimed bourbon barrel and donated to the St. Paul School Night at the Derby auction.

From raw staves… to a finished piece ready for someone’s home bar.

Proud to support a great event and even prouder of how this one turned out. Thanks CMC Laser & Gifts for the logo!

Custom builds available.

04/12/2026

From barrel pick… to finished piece.

Custom Eagle Rare barrel, built for the man who helped select it—now brought back to life with a rotating custom shelf inside.

Every detail built with purpose.

03/26/2026

Special delivery today.

A full pallet of authentic barrel heads straight from Jim Beam.

This is where it all starts real bourbon history, ready to be brought back to life as custom builds, engraved pieces, and one-of-a-kind bar décor.

Every mark, every stain, every board tells a story.

And now… they’re headed into the shop.

— Old Oake Barrel