Chrome Tap Handles For Our New Vent-matics

[Stagger]

G'Day all i have had a number of PM's with regard to machining some handles for the new taps, the answer is yes i can PM me if you would like any.

I don't mind helping out if i can with any machining but sometimes might be a little slow.

Stagger

 

[Hoops]

Oh my god that looks sexy!

 

[big d]

one to keep the brew gods happy

 

[big d]

oopps was meant to be this one.

 

[Doc]

Very very slick Stagger.
Are you going to go into production ?
What is the cost per unit ?

TIA,
Doc

 

[big d]

cost off ss round bar isnt very cheap so will be interested to see a price.

 

[Stagger]

I can make some for people who need or more importantly want one, I have all ready sold some on here. I will how ever say straight away I am not doing this to make money S/S cost money and a little for my time.

Solid S/S $20.00 this is solid with a taped hole in the end.
Solid S/S with the inside drilled and then plugged and taped (this is to reduce weight)$35.00 this is the type I have made for Trough lolly, my self and one other member.


I have made both types and would suggest the lighter one as the solid one is quite heavy, but leave it up to who ever is buying one.


Stagger

 

[Doc]

The price of looking good eh Stagger
I've got a four tap setup, so 4 @ $35 + postage. This month I've done the vent-matics, march pump and a new Blichmann Beer Gun.
Might have to curb my desire for a few more paychecks, but I'm still keen.

Beers,
Doc

 

[Stagger]

I will get in early my other taps see post 19 are for sale $60.00 ONO



Stagger

 

[Batz]

Perhaps an ally one, lighter, bit more imagination with shape?

See what Batz can come up with

Batz

 

[Stagger]

Don't forget the $20.00 ones i think they will be fine it's just that they are heavy, until i get the taps i don't know. I can make them any time you need them just remember there is nothing wrong with the plastic handles.


Stagger

 

[GMK]

]Ok - for the budding metal lathe handle makers.

Here is a pic of a tp handle taht i have - it is 6" and made from aluminium.

The bad is i only have one of these handles - will need another 5.

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[big d]

yep.agreed the only problem i can see with s/s handles is the weight.mind you those ones doc did the post of earlier are chromed brass so equally as heavy.ive a few ideas up my sleeve on weight reduction but still ss so will see what i can conjure up on night shift.(less prying eyes) and of course very cheap but i still get paid for my work.

cheers
big d

 

[Jase]

Sorry Stagger,

How much for this one. $20 or $35?

Cheers,
Jase

 

[Thunderlips]

Here is a link to the distributors webpage for them.

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Just looking at some of the stuff they've got and they have pretty decent prices for SS shanks. $18 for a 4" and $21 for 6".
Compared to Northern Brewers $35 for 4" and $49.95 for 6".
Don't know if they are the same bore though, or if it even matters.

 

[Stagger]

Jase they all look the same, one is just lighter than the other, I make them by hand so length is up to the buyer.
The one in the pic is about 73mm long with a 3.5deg taper; I can make shorter, longer ones.


Stagger

 

[Stagger]

For those who are interested in the stainless handles i have 6 made and are very unlikely to make more, if you are interested PM me to discuss some more


Stagger


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[Stagger]

This is them mounted on my bar


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Cheers

Stagger

 

[Doc]

Oh yeah.



Doc

 

[Trough Lolly]

Guys, Staggers handles are works of bloody art! If he's up for it, I'd go with the more expensive units - Big D, yours look great too and as for Doc's 4 tap bar, well we can all dream can't we!

I'm never gonna get rich while I brew, but I know I'll die with a smile on my face and not have to explain to the missus why!!

Craig - thanks again for the handle - and congrats for doing so well in the ACT brew comp - he ran a dead heat for best brewer at the show and that's up against a former national champion brewer so well done (I know he won't tell any of you about it so I will!!)

TL