I emerge from lurkers' twilight to engage in my own pet authenticity rant
Barrels are not held together with rope!
Barrels are not held together with rope!
Barrels are not held together with rope!
Any Mudcatter who is interested is hereby granted a free course in splitting and shaving withy hoops (or hazel, or birch, or hawthorn, or whatever) for barrels. The course will be held in Kristiansund, Norway when at least ten 'catters have applied...bring your own drawknife.
bassen