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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CYNTHIA on Jun 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love it!!!!! It is better than I could have imagined and received so quickly!
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Brian on May 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJohn makes fantastic handles and is very helpful when using a custom design for the logo. He went through several iterations with me to identify the best color scheme and even remade the logo once when the first one didn't have enough contrast in his opinion. Definitely get your handles from him!
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Rachel on Apr 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJust beautiful! The quality was excellent. Great communication with the seller.
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heidijoga on Apr 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWe loved the first batch we ordered again for our second location! Thank you!
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Amy Madsen on Apr 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI ordered a tap handle from StickmanHardware as a gift for a friend. John was friendly, conscientious and timely in his communication with me. He even offered several draft options so that I could choose the one that I liked best. The moment I made my final decision, the tap handle was shipped. Our friend raved about the quality and design of the custom handle, he was very pleased. I highly recommend working with StickmanHardware, It was a very positive experience!
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Phoebe on Jan 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJohn created a beautiful custom piece that turned out better than I could have imagined. I'm so happy with it! I can't recommend him enough, from the quality of his work to his customer service, speed and incredible attention to detail. Thank you, John!
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Monika on May 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsReceived one set as a gift and purchased one to give. Beautiful work and ours is about 3 years old. it's unchanged so the quality is superb!
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heidijoga on Apr 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJohn is awesome he was quick to get us what we needed and the quality has withstood the traffic of our busy yoga and fitness studios! Item matched description and exceeded expectations!
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 brewer who lives in Lexington, Kentucky with my wife, Merinda, and our 2 Cardigan Welsh Corgis (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 10 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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Bodhi
Assistant, Scent Finder
Bodhi is a 2 year old Cardigan Welsh Corgi from Virginia. He likes to chew on everything... cups, pens, shoes, you name it. He's always happy. Whenever I lose a piece of birch he is quick to sniff it out.
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.