OAK BARREL SEALING WAX Beeswax ~2oz Bar for Leaky Wine Barrel KL12621 OAK800

Description

• Traditional popular method of sealing wooden barrels until the wood swells.
• Made from natural beeswax.  Bar of wax is about enough for one to three 5L barrels.
• Small wax ingot Approximately 1.5-1.9oz  3″ x 1.5″ x .75″
• Grown and hand Made in USA.

STEPS FOR LEAKY BARREL:  Always test the barrel for leaks with water before filling with more precious fluids.

BARREL RINGS:  Tighten by gently tapping them snug and even with a hammer or mallet.  A hoop driver can be fabricated and used.

STUFF IT:  Big holes will need to be stuffed with a splinter of wood or a toothpick.  Trim it off and sand down the excess.

SWELL IT:  Set in a pan or outdoors and fill with hot water.  Keep it topped off and roll around a few days until the leaks stop.

BARREL WAX:  Rub wax into leaky area.  Melt a little and drip if needed.  Stuff it in there good.