StickmanHardware
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Announcement
Welcome to the Stickman Hardware Etsy Store!
For a limited time, any orders which include a chalkboard tap handle will receive a free chalk marker.
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!
For a limited time, any orders which include a chalkboard tap handle will receive a free chalk marker.
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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theresa on May 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese tap handles are amazing. I was so impressed with the quality and detailed work that went into them. John was easy to communicate with and pleasant. We received our taps well wrapped and exactly when expected. I'm looking forward to ordering our next tap.
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Bill on Feb 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis guy runs his online business as if you were there with him in his shop. I liked the first two handles I bought for my 4 tap setup so much that I returned to buy a third one. He remembered me as a customer and sent a handwritten note thanking me for all three purchases.
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Rebecca on Feb 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI ordered 3 tap handles from John. He consulted with me about my choices, provided mock-ups to confirm what I wanted before making them, and they arrived very quickly. One of the handles had minor damage, and John fixed it right away. He offered to send a whole new handle but I ended up sending it back to him, he insisted on paying the shipping, fixed it and sent it back. He was very thorough and detailed in his messages. I highly recommend these handles and would order from John again without question.
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David Diveley on Feb 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese are really nice tap handles. Perfect size. I like being able to label my beer.
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Paige on Dec 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsPurchased three of these for my husband who is an avid home brewer as a christmas present and they were a HUGE hit! John is so great to work with and he goes above and beyond to make sure he gives you the best product. So happy with my purchase!
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hgtrout on May 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese are OUTSTANDING! Well made, well designed, and beautiful. John the seller was excellent to work with on my custom design and the final product turned out better than I imagined. I highly recommend these tap handles. Oh! And John even sent me a chalk paint pen!
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Trey on Apr 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsPERFECT! exactly what i wanted used my own custom logo very prompt and friendly.
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Jeff on Apr 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese were fantastic - sent me proofs all along the way, and the quality was fantastic once I received. I’m going to have to add more taps just so I can get more cool handles!!! (Spoke too soon - wife says no 😞). But if you have taps, buy these!!! Thanks so much!!
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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
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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.