Dustindustin@sunny.garden
Jun 4, 2026, 4:11 PMRE: https://sunny.garden/@dustin/116690173994004138
I didn't know what a driver was until recently, so here's my understanding of it:
It is used to drive down the metal hoops on a cask or other coopered items (bucket, etc). After the hoops are placed on the staves (wooden planks), the end with a groove is placed onto the hoop. The groove helps it catch the hoop. Then the flat face (like a hammer face) is struck by a hammer to drive down the hoop, seating it tighter. The cooper works around the hoop, driving it down until it is seated properly.