I got a over 100 year old wine barrel from a fried of mine. It was long years in a dry cellar has cracks and most bands are missing.
In this video you can see that not all hope is lost :)
I modify the barrel for the use as a planter.

Just because I am curious I filled the barrel with water and I was amazed how fast the wood expands and a lot of gaps became tight again. Unfortunately the barrel as suchs was lost because of all the cracks and fractures in the wood.
Now is ist a cool planter with beach and pirate style and history!

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If you have any questions or sugestions, let me know in the comments :)