Thank you, Robert for the excellent info., I am a newbie, and have been wondering how this ,as well as other glue ups were achieved......still learning and turning.....NTC CALLS...(Native Texan Conceptions)....Sweeny, Tx........Since we are darn near neighbors, I must offer you some reclaimed 150 yr. Old Oak or Osage, that I brought home from a barn remodel in Matagorda......if you are interested. I have made some sweet barrels out of both. And commissioned a full call out of the 150 yr. Old osage, truly gorgeous stuff......waiting to teach myself the keg building, before using anymore of it myself...........thanks again......and let me know if you would care for some of the wood......