BrewSpook
Well-Known Member
SWMBO got me a Haier 2 tap kegerator for my 30th B-Day coming up next week. I went on the search for tap handles and realized they are freakin expensive!
So I took a trip to Lowes and this is what I came up with... Let me know what you think.
2 3/8 Threaded insert
2 5/16 Threaded insert
2 Pine Plinth block (from trim section) these are the faces
2 6" Early American wooden legs
2 Drawer pulls (on top)
Total cost less than $20 for 2
I had on hand black glossy spray paint, wood glue, and chalkboard paint.
Sorry I didn't take pics throughout the build - but I can give a quick rundown.
First I rubbed them down with wood filler to fill in the cracks cause by the grain, let that dry a few hours and sanded it smooth.
Then I drilled a 1/2" hole through the bottom of the legs to fit the 3/8 inserts for the faucets.
Drill the 3/8 hole for the insert for the plinth block - this will allow you to change out tops... if you want to make a label for each of your beers and interchange them instead of using chalkboard paint.
Paint paint paint, drill hole for drawer pull, glue drawer pull and attached to kegerator. TADA!
So I took a trip to Lowes and this is what I came up with... Let me know what you think.
2 3/8 Threaded insert
2 5/16 Threaded insert
2 Pine Plinth block (from trim section) these are the faces
2 6" Early American wooden legs
2 Drawer pulls (on top)
Total cost less than $20 for 2
I had on hand black glossy spray paint, wood glue, and chalkboard paint.
Sorry I didn't take pics throughout the build - but I can give a quick rundown.
First I rubbed them down with wood filler to fill in the cracks cause by the grain, let that dry a few hours and sanded it smooth.
Then I drilled a 1/2" hole through the bottom of the legs to fit the 3/8 inserts for the faucets.
Drill the 3/8 hole for the insert for the plinth block - this will allow you to change out tops... if you want to make a label for each of your beers and interchange them instead of using chalkboard paint.
Paint paint paint, drill hole for drawer pull, glue drawer pull and attached to kegerator. TADA!