brewfiend61
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I decided to make my own tap handles and share the project. I like the 'chalkboard' style handles but the commercial ones would look a little too crowded on my 3-tap tower. I thought I could create a set that would provide enough room for nice labeling and for little cost and effort. The materials I used included scraps of hardwood boards, dual threaded inserts, 9/16 spade drill bit, black chalkboard paint and liquid chalk.
The wood is 3/4" board stock. Cut to shape on table saw and run all edges across 1/2 round router bit. Drill the hole for the insert. The information commonly available indicates using 1/2" drill. I found 9/16" to be a better hole size for ease of seating the insert properly. The inserts are plenty snug even in a 9/16 inch hole.
I sanded the handles smooth and followed directions for applying the chalkboard paint. Then the fun part-getting artistic with the liquid chalk (OK, I'm not that artistic). Chalk doesn't come off on your fingers and easily wipes off with wet paper towel.
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The wood is 3/4" board stock. Cut to shape on table saw and run all edges across 1/2 round router bit. Drill the hole for the insert. The information commonly available indicates using 1/2" drill. I found 9/16" to be a better hole size for ease of seating the insert properly. The inserts are plenty snug even in a 9/16 inch hole.
I sanded the handles smooth and followed directions for applying the chalkboard paint. Then the fun part-getting artistic with the liquid chalk (OK, I'm not that artistic). Chalk doesn't come off on your fingers and easily wipes off with wet paper towel.
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