Announcement
Welcome to the Stickman Hardware Etsy Store!
Stickman Hardware designs and builds customized hardwood tap handles for homebrewers and beer lovers, using hardwoods such as walnut, cherry, padauk and sassafras and inset chalkboards to create tap handles which are both aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.
I offer a 10% discount to current or former US Military members. Contact me through Etsy Conversations for details!
Announcement
Welcome to the Stickman Hardware Etsy Store!
Stickman Hardware designs and builds customized hardwood tap handles for homebrewers and beer lovers, using hardwoods such as walnut, cherry, padauk and sassafras and inset chalkboards to create tap handles which are both aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.
I offer a 10% discount to current or former US Military members. Contact me through Etsy Conversations for details!
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Reviews
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svj2141 on Dec 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGreat quality, got delivered faster than expected. Perfect size for our setup.
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Amanda on Dec 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy husband loves his new tap handles for his kegerator. Very well made. Had some trouble getting one to face forward, but nothing a YouTube video couldn’t fix. Quick shipping also!
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mkitazono on Dec 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely gorgeous. Beautiful wood. Exceeded expectations. I would definitely recommend this!
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G on Dec 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSuper fast shipping, very thorough packaging and instructions. Purchased as a gift for my friend and they love it!! Great craftsmanship, thank you for this quality beer tap!!
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Bill on Dec 5, 2020
5 out of 5 starsJohn worked to make this a great product and excellent experience. He contacted me right away and provided proofs for me to review then was happy to make as many changes as I requested. And he’s a home brewer ... with dogs named Porter and Stout. What more could you ask?
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Sue on Nov 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful item great communication. Prompt shipping. Would buy from this seller again.
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Sara on Oct 14, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAwesome service, shipping and quality! My husband is going to love it.
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Ryan on Oct 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsTo say I was pleased with the product would be a gross understatement. The seller worked with me every step of the way, and had a few mock ups throughout the process. Very impressed, and will definitely utilize their services again.
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Angela on Jan 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing customer service and extremely fast shipping! Thank you so much for the beautiful work of art! The package arrived quickly, well packaged and included a hand written note and he even included a chalk marker!! The attention to detail and craftsmanship is topnotch! Thank You!!
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Angela on Jan 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMr. Spicer is truly amazing! His craftsmanship and customer service is impeccable! He worked with me to design my husband's beer taps for his 40th birthday using an old family brand that I only had a picture of. He was able to create a beautiful clean image for the taps. My husband was beyond thrilled! Thank you so much!!
About StickmanHardware
A love of design (and home brewing) leads to a fascination for custom woodworking
Following in my father's footsteps, I earned a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1997. Shortly thereafter I moved to Lexington Kentucky, in the heart of the Bluegrass.
I love cooking, and I love to design, so when I started homebrewing back in 2001 it opened up a world of gadgets and opportunities to create new things. A couple years later, when I started kegging, I realized that one of the creative outlets I would miss was making labels for all of the bottles.
So I started making wood tap handles for each beer that I brewed; beers like "Mango Unchained", a mango wheat beer, or "Hostile Witness", a Belgian Wit. Eventually I realized that I was enjoying making the tap handles more than the beer itself! But I could only make so much beer.
At that time I started selling tap handles to other homebrewers in Lexington. I found that I loved the creative process and working with others to make something that was special to them. Something that was smooth and robust, and gives them a showcase to display their creations and brand. The more handles I made, the more I branched out into different hardwoods. I found that I enjoyed the different grain patterns and the wood color coming alive when applying that first coat of finish.
In 2014 I opened a shop on Etsy to bring my designs and products to a wider audience. I use 10 different species of hardwoods, and the only wood I stain is Walnut. Otherwise, the color you see in the pictures is the natural color of the finished wood.
I enjoy working with my customers on something that will be special to them and their loved ones. Every custom graphic design is prototyped digitally and verified with the customer. Once the customer is happy with the design, I begin the process of engraving and hand painting the design into the tap handle.
I look forward to working with you!
John Spicer
Owner, Stickman Hardware
Shop members
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John Spicer
Owner, Designer, Customer Service
I am a Mechanical Engineer, woodworker, and long time homebrewer who lives in Lexington, Kentucky with my wife, Merinda, and our 3 Cardigan Welsh Corgis (Porter, Stout, and Bodhi). I love custom work, and I'd love to work with you!
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Stout
Assistant, Duck Herder
Stout is a 8 year old Cardigan Welsh Corgi from Waddy, Kentucky. He keeps my feet warm in the winter while I'm designing new products. His specialty is herding sheep and ducks, which will come in handy if we ever get sheep or ducks.
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Porter
Assistant, Agility Master (ret.)
Porter is a 14 year old Cardigan Welsh Corgi from Waddy, Kentucky. He is a former AKC Preferred National Agility Champion. Now he makes sure I get up bright and early every day and guards the house from squirrels and opossums.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Returns on customized products are subject to a $15 restocking fee per item.
Payment
I offer a 10% discount to current or former US Military members. Contact me through Etsy Conversations for details!
Shipping
To minimize shipping costs, when possible I use bubble mailer packaging. All items are shipped via the shipping method chosen at checkout.
International customers will be responsible for any customs charges.