Family of coopers keeping the artisan trade of making barrels alive
Master cooper Dave Schmeider spent nearly 56 years in the barrel-making trade and reckons his "nose is stuffed" and his body is telling him to "back up"; luckily, daughter, Mell, has followed him into the business.
A seasoned master cooper, Dave Schmeider, is nearing retirement after dedicating almost 56 years to the craft of barrel making. His extensive career has left him feeling the physical toll of the trade. Fortunately, his daughter, Mell, has embraced the family legacy and is continuing the artisan profession.
This story highlights the preservation of a traditional craft through intergenerational succession in the face of declining manual trades.
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