StickmanHardware
Lexington, Kentucky |
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!
Items
Featured items
Chalkboard tap handle with full color custom graphic, 8 inches tall
Tap handle, wood with custom graphic, 3.25 inches tall
Custom tap handle, chalkboard with graphic, 8 inches tall
Custom tap handle with full color graphic and chalkboard, 6 inches tall
All Items
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Custom tap handle with full color graphic and chalkboard, 6 inches tall
$50.00 FREE shipping -
Chalkboard tap handle with full color custom graphic, 8 inches tall
$61.00 FREE shipping10 people have this in their cart -
Beer tap handle, Wood with chalkboard, 6 inches tall
$53.00 FREE shipping4 people have this in their cart -
Tap handle, wood with custom graphic, 3.25 inches tall
$45.00 FREE shipping -
Custom beer tap handle with chalkboard in Hardwood, 6 inches tall
$53.00 FREE shipping11 people have this in their cart -
Tap handle, wood with custom graphic, 3.25 inches tall
$43.00 FREE shipping3 people have this in their cart -
Keg Tap Handle, chalkboard in hardwood, 3.25 inches tall
$31.9916 people have this in their cart -
Custom tap handle, chalkboard with graphic, 8 inches tall
$64.00 FREE shipping3 people have this in their cart
Reviews
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Cheryl on Oct 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis custom tap exceeded my expectations! It’s a gift for my husband and I know he is going to love it. John was phenomenal helping me get it just right. You will not be disappointed!!
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Laura on Oct 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese came out wonderful! John worked with me to ensure my custom labels came out great, even reprinting them after the first pass didn't look right. The whole process was easy and smooth, and the final handles arrived so quickly! Great experience ordering from this shop and I'd highly recommend!
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dheselsc on Oct 14, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLove it! Perfect size for a kegerator that sits under an upper cabinet set; the cabinet doors can still open and the keg still remains labeled with what’s on tap.
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Misty on Oct 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIf I could give 10 stars, I would!! Insanely easy to work with, plan, design, and order. Communication was spot on. And my husband loves his finished product! Thank you so much!!
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Jack Fiebig on Sep 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAmazing! John was able to help me design a totally custom tap handle, using a logo that I had made. He was very patient and responsive to provide multiple options and updates until we got it right. Tap handles game in great and look so good on my kegerator for my home brew!
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Denise on Aug 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsJohn did a fabulous job! He made the logo better than what I submitted. Great work and fast response time!
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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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Nicole on Oct 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI can’t say enough lovely things about John and the amazing beer tap he sent me! Not only was he super responsive on chat, he was friendly and went above and beyond to get the exact tap I was looking for for my husband. To top it off, he was able to get it to me in time for his birthday - even though I totally failed to order it in a timely manner. I’m thrilled with the product and the seller 💙
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.