Beer tap handles

[Seato]

I'm making some turned handles and am now trying to find a supplier for the tap handle ferrules, finials and hanger bolts

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Is there an Australian supplier?



This is my handles now, I just want to make something similar myself in a natural finish.

 

[mxd]

you can get them from bunnings, there 5/8 I think ?

 

[Seato]

you can get them from bunnings, there 5/8 I think ?

 

[Seato]

I have perlick taps which are 3/8 UNC, the top thread of the hanger bolt can be 5/8 but the bottom definitely needs to be 3/8, I will have a try at buntings though. What about the other brass parts?

 

[TidalPete]

I made my ferrules from a 50-litre keg dip tube. Something a bit bigger in dia is better but they did the job.
You can get threaded inserts from here --- http://www.thewoodworks.com.au/shop/shop-browse/266

 

[Seato]

Cheers for that

 

[PeteQ]

Even cheaper from one of AHBs sponsors - http://connorbreware.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_83&product_id=192

 

[Seato]

This is what I need, I'm just trying to get the parts in country so I don't have to pay a fortune for postage

Would prefer brass

 

[Seato]

First tap handle before sanding

 

[Spoonta]

Twoc in biralake has em

 

[Seato]

Thanks, I just rang them and they'll send them to me

 

[Liam_snorkel]

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/33710-show-us-your-tap-handles/

 

[Spoonta]

Good

 

[Cocko]

First tap handle before sanding

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My mrs has a similar... handle.... but it shakes too.

Nice work, mate - looks killer - keep us posted.

 

[TSMill]

My mrs has a similar... handle.... but it shakes too.

Nice work, mate - looks killer - keep us posted.

Hope she sanded hers first too.

 

[Seato]

Here is some update photos

When I got the ferrules, I realised the bottom end was a bit chunky so it had to lose some weight.

This was after the stain went on

And with one coat of wet clear

I think I'm getting there, I would have like to get finials for the top as well but am possibly have to get some from the sates through a redirected freight service.
What do you think?

 

[DU99]

Looks good

 

[Camo6]

Hope she sanded hers first too.

Didn't feel like it.

 

[BottloBill]

They look pretty good Seato, Taking the hobby one step further for that added stimulation PUN to previous comments sorry champ just had to. I am serious about how they turned out though:wub:

 

[MastersBrewery]

The brass top you were looking for http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brass-Top-Hat-Finial-For-Tap-Handle-Draft-Beer-Kegerator-Faucet-Replacement-Part-/271258873957?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2849f065