StickmanHardware
Lexington, Kentucky |
StickmanHardware
Customized Tap Handles Handcrafted in The BluegrassLexington, Kentucky 891 Sales On Etsy since 2014
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 bubinga 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 bubinga 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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Beer tap handle, custom graphic in Hardwood, 8 inches tall
$41.98
5 people have this in their cart -
Tap handle, hardwood with removable chalkboard insert , 4 inches tall
$28.98
3 people have this in their cart -
Beer tap handle, Hardwood with inset graphic, 4 inches tall
$34.98
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Custom tap handle, Hardwood with inset graphic, 4 inches tall
$34.98
3 people have this in their cart -
Beer tap handle, Wood with chalkboard, 6 inches tall
$43.98
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Beer tap handle, Hardwood with inset graphic and chalkboard, 8 inches tall
$47.98
5 people have this in their cart -
Tap handle, wood with custom graphic, 3.25 inches tall
$32.98
6 people have this in their cart -
Beer tap handle, chalkboard in hardwood, 4 inches tall
$27.98
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Custom tap handle, chalkboard with graphic in Hardwood, 6 inches tall
$43.98
7 people have this in their cart -
Keg Tap Handle, chalkboard in hardwood, 3.25 inches tall
$24.98
4 people have this in their cart -
Custom tap handle, chalkboard with graphic, 8 inches tall
$47.98
Reviews
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Bill on Nov 21, 2018
5 out of 5 starsJohn was very responsive and easy to work with and the handles looked great!
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Elizabeth Petersen on Nov 14, 2018
5 out of 5 starsMy Husband picked these out and got for his birthday and he LOVES them! It’s the best gift he said he’s gotten in years!!! This business was the best to work with and they’re so talented. I am pleased and I buy a lot online and this by far has been best shop! Thanks so much!!!!
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Melissa Mallek on Nov 14, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI am so happy with how my beet tap handle turned out! Everything about the purchase was wonderful!
About
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 2 Cardigan Welsh Corgis (Porter and Stout). I love custom work, and I'd love to work with you!
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Stout
Assistant, Duck Herder
Stout is a 6 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 12 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
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
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.