Simple beer tap handle

[eyekode]

Quick and fun little project that combines flat work, turning and simple chip carving:
IMG_4842 by eyekode, on Flickr
IMG_4842 by eyekode, on Flickr
IMG_4842 by eyekode, on Flickr

It is a gift for a friend's birthday. I hope to deliver today and have a beer or two
Let me know what you think!
Salem

 

[Bear Republic]

Looks great, a perfect project to celebrate with a cold brew!

 

[KenOfCary]

Very nice gift. Don't be such a stranger to the site. Welcome back.

 

[Danny Batchelor]

Good looking design! What’s the black? Wood, laminate, etc.?

 

[eyekode]

Good looking design! What’s the black? Wood, laminate, etc.?

Danny,
It is spray-on chalkboard paint. So they can write the name of the beer-on-tap on the handle. It works well. Although the first one I made of oak and did not fill the pores. Mistake.
Salem

 

[eyekode]

Very nice gift. Don't be such a stranger to the site. Welcome back.

I don't mean to be a stranger! Life got too busy. I haven't been able to make anything in quite a while .

 

[redknife]

Nice. I guess turning the flat piece on the lathe (as oppose s to bandsaw etc) provides perfect symmetry. Great use of chalkboard paint.

 

[eyekode]

Nice. I guess turning the flat piece on the lathe (as oppose s to bandsaw etc) provides perfect symmetry. Great use of chalkboard paint.

The lathe is the easiest way I know to drill and thread the insert into the wood. While it was there I turned it too. It gave a pleasant curve to the side of the handle.

If you are interested I used EZ-Lock 400-6 inserts. And my "mandrel" is a bolt with the head sawn off mounted into a drill chick. The mandrel works great to thread the insert accurately!

 

[Jim M.]

Wow that's very cool, Salem. I love the chalkboard paint idea.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

I like the chalk board paint idea. And it's good to see you back on the site, Salem. I've been wondering what happened to you.

 

[sawman101]

Nicely done Salem, and it's great to see you're back from someplace else!