Custom tap handles

[aqbrown]

I've been working on my keezer and needed some tap handles. Went to home depot got everything for 8 tap for $35 cant beat that!

 

[Ztp]

Very similar to what I made for a homebrew competition last year, but I used a wood burning tool to etch the letters in.

 

[cod3ck]

What kind of nut did you guys use to connect the handle to the tap?

 

[Jaybird]

Very cool handles guys!

Cheers
Jay

 

[aqbrown]

I was thinking about burning it in wasn't sure if I had the skill for that!

I used a 3/8th 16 coupler that screws on to the tap and then they had a 3/8th 16 with wood screw on the other side. I found it all in the fasteners aisle at home depot. I walked in with the faucet and showed it to the old guy working there and he said lets see what we have and showed me. I have to get more I'll take some pics of them and post them.

 

[YeastMode]

Those look great. I have been thinking about doing the same thing, but using the Hillman brass 3/8-16 inserts sold at Lowes.

 

[FloppyKnockers]

What kind of nut did you guys use to connect the handle to the tap?

When I did mine (shameless plug) I cited sources from Rockler and KegWorks that stock ferrules for tap handles.

 

[aqbrown]

When I did mine (shameless plug) I cited sources from Rockler and KegWorks that stock ferrules for tap handles.

Your skills are far better then mine. Looks amazing!

 

[d_rock]

What kind of nut did you guys use to connect the handle to the tap?

You can use the coupler as someone mentioned previously, or 3/8 - 16tpi tee nuts will also work, that's what I used. Drill a hole in the bottom of the handle to fit, hammer the tee nut in, screw it on. Easy day.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-16-tpi-Coarse-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Tee-Nut-2-per-Pack-802321/204274196