Wooden Water Butt Bungs – 2 ½″ (63.5 mm) Tapered Barrel Sealing Plugs
Wooden Water Butt Bungs – 2 ½″ (63.5 mm) Tapered Barrel Sealing Plugs
Precision‑turned wooden water butt bungs — tapered design for sealing barrel shive holes securely.
High-quality wooden water butt bungs designed to seal the shive hole — the larger side hole — on your wooden barrels.
Perfect for repurposing old barrels, such as whiskey or wine casks, for rainwater collection, garden watering systems, or decorative barrels.
Made from locally sourced, FSC-certified beech, each bung is precision-turned with a slight taper (60.5–65 mm) on one end to create a secure, leak-proof fit in the barrel hole.
These bungs are specifically designed to:
- Seal shive holes on wooden barrels for rainwater use
- Provide a tight, reliable fit thanks to their tapered design
- Repurpose vintage or old barrels for practical and decorative applications
- Size: 2 ½″ (63.5 mm) diameter, taper 60.5–65 mm
Whether you’re converting a whiskey barrel into a garden water butt or sealing a decorative barrel for display, these bungs offer a durable and natural solution for long-lasting performance.



