Hard Skills
IntermediateWoodworking Machinery OperationThe ability to set up, operate, and maintain specialized saws, planers, and jointers used to shape wooden staves for barrel construction.
AdvancedStave Fabrication and JointingThe precise cutting and tapering of wood staves to specific angles to ensure a watertight fit when assembled into a cask without the use of adhesives.
IntermediateThermal Wood BendingUtilizing heat and moisture to soften wood fibers, allowing staves to be bent into the characteristic bilge shape of a cask.
IntermediateWood Selection and GradingEvaluating wood grain density, moisture content, and the absence of knots or defects in oak to ensure suitability for liquid storage.
BasicIndustrial Safety and Machine GuardingAdherence to safety protocols specific to woodworking, including the use of PPE and the correct application of machine guards and emergency stops.