Some more custom tap handles

[nostalgia]

That is EXACTLY what I want. Can I buy three from you? What if I ask nicely? Beg?

lol! No begging necessary, just throw money

I'm working on my website now so I can become a vendor here, but in the meantime just shoot me a PM with your wants and desires and we'll work it out.

-Joe

 

[wedward]

Hey nostalgia,
did you get a new pic of the birdseye/big leaf m burl all finished and polished?

I love that one and the first redwood burl and would love to compare polished versions...

thx

 

[nostalgia]

No new pictures - the maple one has been claimed for my own and hasn't come off the fridge since The finish has really held up well, so I can take a picture of it when I get a free moment.

-Joe

 

[StoutFan]

Ever use bee's wax on your tap handles? I love it for my gun stocks. Usually use orange oil to seal and then finish with au' natural bee's wax. Shiny, soft feel, and durable through just about anything. I think it would look awesome on some of that maple you got there.

 

[TwoHeadsBrewing]

Wow, fantastic work...those are beauties! How much are these going for?

 

[nostalgia]

No, never used beeswax. I'm using lacquer with caranuba wax after. I'm a big fan of the matte sheen of a pure oil and wax finish, but I think most folks will want something a little shinier on their bar.

As for price, in general $50 each. Certain woods (like the insanely priced true ebony) will be more. Every piece is individually turned by me, without the use of patterns or duplicating equipment. Each is a completely unique work of art.

When I get my website and vendor account setup I'll be announcing some special deals for new customers. I'll post here when it's ready. Expect tonight or tomorrow.

And thank you to everyone who's offered kind words about my work. I'm quite proud of it and really enjoy doing these.

-Joe

 

[bad coffee]

sorry I spaced on the info, but my friend who builds furniture has nothing but good things to say about general finishes.
water base finishing tips using General Finishes

I'm digging the shape of the middle pic. Nice work.

B

 

[FisherWoodcraft]

Hi guys and gals! I'm all set with the vendor account. You can find my intro post with a special deal for March here.

Thanks again for all the interest!

-Joe

 

[capn]

Joe

That is amazing. I have a question for you, what do you use for an insert for the threads? I have some wooden pins that I would like to use but I need to find a suitable insert. thanks

-capn

 

[nostalgia]

Joe

That is amazing. I have a question for you, what do you use for an insert for the threads? I have some wooden pins that I would like to use but I need to find a suitable insert. thanks

MoreBeer.com

-Joe

 

[capn]

thanks, i ll check my local hardware store first.
-capn

 

[Loweface]

Hi guys and gals! I'm all set with the vendor account. You can find my intro post with a special deal for March here.

Thanks again for all the interest!

-Joe

Wrong link... Here's the correct one for anyone interested...

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f41/hand-made-exotic-wood-taphandle-special-107664/

 

[FisherWoodcraft]

Wrong link... Here's the correct one for anyone interested...

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f41/hand-made-exotic-wood-taphandle-special-107664/

Whoops! Thanks for the fix, Lowe. Stupid cut n' paste gremlins.

-Joe

 

[pola0502ds]

Are you still making these tap handles, that link doesn't work

 

[nostalgia]

I am, but it's become cost-prohibitive to be a vendor on HBT, so I can't sell them here any more.

They are now available at Brewmasters Warehouse, or through my website in my sig.

-Joe

 

[pola0502ds]

IS anyone still making custom tap handles?

 

[Homercidal]

IS anyone still making custom tap handles?

Lots of people are making them. There are some nice wooden ones and some very cool glass handles being made. Check the vendor area, I think there are a couple of guys in there selling them.

 

[pola0502ds]

I did check the vendor area and couldn't find any. Maybe the titles are not worded for what i am looking for. i would be very interested so read those threads.

 

[DrMaddVibe]

Simply beautiful!!!!

 

[nostalgia]

Thanks all! Since you're enjoying, here's some more eye candy

Not a taphandle, but an espresso tamper:

-Joe

 

[pola0502ds]

Yeah, that is very nice stuff..

 

[barls80]

nice work there mate ive been using this on mine
http://www.ubeaut.com.au/shell.html

 

[nostalgia]

nice work there mate ive been using this on mine
http://www.ubeaut.com.au/shell.html

Me too! I used to use a lacquer finish, but have since switched to polishing with EEE, then applying the Shellawax. I love the way it looks and feels.

-Joe

 

[pola0502ds]

I e-mail you a week ago and said I wanted to send you my own blanks. I am looking online for some so what size blanks should I send you to start off with. I sent you a email on this. I really like the microphone type tap handle. What is the finished diameter of the largest portion of the handle?

 

[nostalgia]

Hi Dave,

I just got your email a second ago and was about to respond I believe it's 1 1/4" at its widest, but I will double-check with a calipers when I get home tonight.

-Joe