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− | + | '''Barrels''' are storage units that, like [[bin]]s and [[bag]]s, conserve [[stockpile]] space by containing several items of the same type. They can be made out of [[wood]] at a [[carpenter's workshop]] (requires one [[log]] for each barrel) or forged from [[metal]] at a [[forge]] (requires 3 [[metal]] [[bar]]s). Non-magma [[forge]]s also require one [[bar]] of [[fuel]]. | |
− | For most uses, barrels can be replaced by a [[large pot]], which has the same storage capacity (and requires no [[wood]] or [[metal]]) and is only one quarter as heavy ''as a barrel made of the same material''. Typical stone pots will be 33% heavier than wooden barrels. Fire clay | + | For information on managing barrels in stockpiles, see [[using bins and barrels]]. |
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+ | When a barrel is emptied, it may be used again or stored in a furniture stockpile. | ||
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+ | For most uses, barrels can be replaced by a [[large pot]], which has the same storage capacity (and requires no [[wood]] or [[metal]]) and is only one quarter as heavy ''as a barrel made of the same material''. Typical stone pots will be 33% heavier than wooden barrels. Fire clay 'stoneware' pots weigh the same as a wooden barrel, while earthenware pots are lighter but must be glazed. | ||
Barrels are used in building [[dyer's shop]]s and [[ashery|asheries]]. Using a valuable masterwork or [[artifact]] barrel to build one of these buildings can significantly increase fortress [[wealth]]. | Barrels are used in building [[dyer's shop]]s and [[ashery|asheries]]. Using a valuable masterwork or [[artifact]] barrel to build one of these buildings can significantly increase fortress [[wealth]]. | ||
− | Barrels can hold up to 60 prepared meals, plants, or cheeses, 30 pieces of meat or fish, any number of units of brewed [[alcohol]] (but only a single stack), 100 units of [[lye]] or [[milk]] | + | Barrels can hold up to 60 prepared meals, plants, or cheeses, 30 pieces of meat or fish, any number of units of brewed [[alcohol]] (but only a single stack), or 100 units of [[lye]] or [[milk]]. |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Container]] | * [[Container]] |