However, I would not recommend trying to turn a tap handle much smaller than about 4 inches, or much larger than 12 inches.
I often purchase a long piece of wood and make several handles out of the same wood. There is a great selection and a knowledgeable staff at Woodcraft in Raleigh (or shop online).Īs far as the size of the wood, I have found that anywhere from 1.25" to 2" thick can make for a good tap handle, it just depends on how large you want the finished product to be. Some woods are easier to turn than others, and all varieties have different colors and patterns. You first need to decide what type and size of wood you want to use for your tap handle. I made it at TechShop, which is a great place to get started, especially if you don't have a wood lathe readily available. You can learn the basics in a couple hours at a class, or from some YouTube videos, then it’s just taking the time to practice. Obviously, there are others, but those are the basics.
#BEER TAP HANDLES HOW TO#
You’ll have to learn how to make the basic cuts on a lathe, such as beads and coves, and you’ll need to learn how to use a few tools – a spindle gouge, a roughing gouge, and a skew are all good ones for using on a tap handle. That being said, there is definitely some technique to learn. It is about working the wood and not fighting it, creating something that flows with the shape of the wood. It’s the artists’ favorite tool in the wood shop – which is why I love it. Unlike most woodworking tools, the lathe is not based on precise measurements or straight cuts. This makes it the perfect tool for turning something like a tap handle. Wood lathes are typically used to turn things such as spindles, bowls, pepper mills, pens and bottle stoppers. The design possibilities are endless, but you should follow a few basic steps to end up with a great handle. In this instructable, I will walk you through how to create a basic wooden tap handle that can be used on any kegorator or serving faucet where a tap handle is found.
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