DIY Badmotivator Barrel Kit

Build Your Own Aging Barrel – Your Way

If you love hands-on projects and want to craft your own aging barrel, this DIY Badmotivator Barrel Kit gives you everything you need—except the elbow grease. You’ll be shaping, drilling, and finishing it yourself, making it truly one of a kind.

What’s Included:

• 1.8-Gallon Bain Marie (8-1/4 qt) – The stainless steel body of your barrel.
• Pre-Jointed Quartersawn American White Oak Head – Milled and ready for you to cut to size.
• Spigot & Bung – The finishing touches for function and style.

What You’ll Need to Do:

• Shape the Head – Cut the square oak head into a circle to fit the bain marie.
• Drill for the Spigot – A 15mm hole is needed to install it properly.
• Drill the Bung Hole – You’ll need a 5-degree tapered hole for a snug fit.
• Finish It Your Way – The oak head is untreated, untoasted, and uncharred, so you can toast, char, or finish it however you like.

Check out our build videos where Ben shows you how to put together your own barrel. 

This kit is for folks who have some woodworking know-how and want to build something unique. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift, it’s a great way to create a functional, personalized aging barrel.