Is it forbidden to break a fully intact barrel on Shabbat even if no shaped opening is made?
Synopsis
Unlike a re-glued barrel, a fully intact, whole barrel may not be broken on Shabbat even if the person does not intend to create a usable opening.
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May one reopen a clogged hole in a barrel on Shabbat, and does the hole's position (above or below the wine dregs) matter?
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May one use a second stopper to knock out a stuck stopper in a barrel in order to drink wine on Shabbat?
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