Make barrel heads

Description

Use a machine to punch holes in the staves, insert dowel pins into the holes, place the staves on a guide and press them together. Place the assembled staves in the rounder to obtain a circular shape. Finally, coat the edges with liquid wax.

Alternative labels

produce barrel heads
fabricate barrel heads
manufacture barrel heads
make barrel head
create barrel heads
making barrel heads

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Make barrel heads is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Cooper: Coopers build barrels and related products made of segments of wood, like wooden buckets. They shape the wood, fit hoops around them, and shape the barrel to hold the product, which contemporarily is usually premium alcoholic beverages.

Optional skill

Make barrel heads is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Make barrel heads – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022