Second Hand Barrel Co. (SHB) is a family-owned woodworking business with three generations of experience in crafting high-quality furniture and home décor. Their passion for woodworking began as a hobby and quickly turned into a full-time business outfitting commercial and residential bar settings with barrel- and steel-inspired custom-built products.

Ryan and Faith Jenkins own and operate the company. The Jenkins family history of woodworking began with Ryan’s grandfather, Jerry Jenkins; a hobbyist woodworker, and extremely influential man in Ryan’s life. Ryan learned his skills from his grandfather while working next to him in the shop.

The company began in 2011 as a home-based business. Starting in a single-car garage, Ryan Jenkins bought two barrels from a cousin who worked for Dr. Pepper. The majority of Ryan’s adult life has been employed in commercial sales. On the weekends, he enjoyed “flipping” things; cars, boats and eventually whiskey barrels. A friend traded Ryan two whiskey barrels to flip and before the weekend was up, he had garnered thousands of emails with requests and interest. Ryan had stumbled onto something amazing. Geared with his grandfather’s influence and creativity, as well as wife Faith Jenkins’ support, Ryan knew this was bigger than just a thought. He traveled the Kentucky Hills searching for barrels. Load by load, Second Hand Barrel Co. was created.

The home-based status of the business continued to grow. In 2021 the company moved to 3808 Stanka Lane (the former home of White’s Nursery). That move was the official start of the business as it is known today.

Ryan and Faith have built the company on relationships. The marketing effort is based upon treating people well, just visiting and getting to know people. For example, eight years ago, a person from an exclusive St. Louis retailing company came to Ryan to buy some barrels. Four years later, that retailer decided to handle some of SHB’s custom products. Such experiences and word-of-mouth reputation has resulted in the company’s marketing success.

SHB strives to provide customers with exceptional and personalized service and custom products that exceed expectations. Their goal is to create functional and trend-setting hardwood products and design.

While the company does sell and ship products across the country, the majority of its market is regional. Most sales tend to be within a 150-mile radius. For those who live locally and are looking for unique and stylish décor, check out Second Hand Barrel Co. at secondhandbarrelco.com.