Barrel

Barrel Recipe

How to Craft Barrel

Barrels are storage blocks that function like chests but can open when blocked above and emit comparator signals.

Stick
Oak Planks
Stick
Oak Planks
Oak Planks
Stick
Oak Planks
Stick
Crafting
Barrel

Step-by-step Instructions

  1. Open a Crafting Table to access the 3×3 grid.
  2. Place ingredients exactly as shown in the grid (shape matters unless marked shapeless) then move the resulting Barrel to your inventory.
  3. Use, place, or craft further with your new item.

Ingredients Needed

  • 6x Stick
  • 2x Oak Planks

Ingredient Tips

Stick: Craft from two planks stacked; also drops from leaf decay.

Oak Planks: Crafted from any logs in a 2×2; great starter material found in all forest biomes.

Uses for Barrel

  • General item storage
  • Redstone container signal applications
  • Villager job site block for fishermen
  • Compact storage in tight builds

Fun Fact

Unlike chests, barrels can be opened even if a solid block is directly above them, making them ideal for cramped storage rooms.

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