Making a Corner Cabinet Out of a Whiskey Barrel

I’m challenged to make a corner cabinet out of a whiskey barrel. First I lay the barrel in a hammock and secure the metal bands to the barrel. Those bands hold it together so it’s important they stay put. Once they’re attached I cut the barrel in half(or as close to half I as could). After I got it cut in half I decide I should get the top glued up and in clamps. I first de-nail all the pieces. After I give them all a straight edge run through the saw. I use a dowel jig to help align them during the glue up stage. Once the tops in clamps I jump back to the cabinet. I cut some plywood out and figure out the best way to match the curves of the barrel. I used a piece of the barrel to get a rough idea of the curve and adjusted it as needed. Using a pocket hole jig I joined the two together and joined those to the barrel. It was time to cut the door out. I cut along the metal band with a jigsaw . This is where making sure the bands are secure to the barrel. Once I was inside it was time to make the bottom and middle shelf. I used 1/8” strips to make a template to get the shelf shape. Note, the bottom shelf needs a curve cut to fit. I put a oak strip on the middle shelf to hide the plywood edge. Attaching the hinges was a trick for me. In the end I figured using a level and some weights I was able to mount them and the door easily. Jumping back over and cutting the top out. I made a template where it will actually be to sit tight against the wall. I could’ve made it 90 degrees but wanted it to be more custom. I stained the inside shelves black to match the inside more and stained the outside and top to the customers preference. The top needed more support so I made a curved piece from plywood and used pocket holes to attach it. I looked for a handle to go with it but decided to make one from a bolt. I cut the head off then welded some thread to it. I needed the door to stay in place so I tied using a magnet latch. The metal it came with wasn’t strong enough so I cut some out myself . Worked like a charm. The whole thing came together in the end and I’m happy with the build. Thanks for watching.