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What you will need: Drill, tape measure, screwdriver, spade bit (or preferably forstner bit) at 30mm diameter, pencil, spirit level, masonry bit Step 1. Using your tape measure and pencil, draw a vertical line around 4 inches from one end of your beam on the face that you intend to fit to the wall. If there is a knot in the timber, avoid it by marking either side of it. Repeat this on the other end of the beam.  We recommend using one bracket per foot in length of timber, so mark another line for each bracket, evenly spread across...

New Stock – Oak Wine Barrel – 55 Gallon (225 Litres) Oak Whiskey Barrels – Reclaimed in Different Sizes and Styles We have the largest selection of used oak barrels in the UK, stocking ex-Wine Barrels and ex-Whisky Barrels from approximately 85cm tall (40 Gallon Whisky Barrels) to over 1.3m tall (120 Gallon Whisky Barrels). The barrels each come with their own history and character. Both whisky barrels and wine barrels are crafted by expert coopers using thick solid oak staves and steel bands. What is the difference between oak whisky barrels and wine barrels? Wine Barrels The majority of...

Oak Shelves with Brackets & Oils – Cut to Order Shelving, Custom Sizes What Size Oak Shelf Should I Order? Before placing your order, you’ll need to consider what thickness, depth and length of oak you require for your shelves. Thickness Our oak boards start at a thickness from 27mm up to 50mm thick (approximately 2 inches) but will lose up to 8mm during the planing and sanding process that creates the finished product. Depth/Width This is the distance that your oak shelf will come out from the wall that it is fixed to. If you select to keep the...

Featured Product: Oak Whiskey Barrels – Reclaimed in Different Sizes and Styles Can you buy used whiskey barrels? Yes, you can. Celtic Timber stocks a greater volume and range of oak whiskey barrels than anyone else in Europe. We deliver for free to any address in mainland UK, and highlands and islands for a small surcharge. What are whiskey barrels made from? Whiskey barrels are made from solid oak and the staves are held together using strong, steel bands. Why do coopers use oak for Whiskey Barrels? Oak is the ideal wood for whiskey barrels for a number of reasons....