Our Story

Reclaimed oak, refined by hand.

Custom heads, racks, and flight boards crafted from barrel wood — carefully designed, carved, sealed, and finished with care, patience, and pride. The Stave & Tie Co. is built from two things: a love for working with his hands, and a life spent serving his community.

Lexington crew at the firehouse with Ladder 6

As a firefighter and paramedic, he knows what it means to make something count. At the bench, that same care goes into every barrel head, stave rack, and flight board.

Made from reclaimed barrel wood. Built one at a time. Finished like it matters.

“If it carries your name, your station, your family, or your story, it deserves to be made with care.”

A family man, serving the community that raised him.

Speaking at the podium in Lexington Fire Department dress uniform

A family man, serving the community that raised him.

The Bench

Retired barrel heads, oak and honest work.

Bourbon barrel heads from Kentucky—white oak that aged with the spirit, real char, and a patina you can't buy new.

At a glance

  • Material. Solid white oak, dried, original metal hoop.
  • Size.~23" diameter—full barrel head.
  • Engraving. Deep precision carve so your layout stays sharp and permanent.

Customization & finish

Monograms to full logos—personal work meant to stay on the wall.

  • Proofs. Approve a digital layout on detailed work before carving.
  • Seal. Cleaned, sanded, clear coat—char and color protected.

Often ordered for

  • Weddings, guest books, registry
  • Home bars & bourbon rooms
  • Retirement, groomsmen, milestones
  • Business & distillery signage
  • Housewarmings

Custom Order

Bring your story to the wood.

Share the name, logo, date, phrase, badge, photo, or idea you have in mind. We'll help shape it into a custom piece made with care from the first sketch to the final finish.