Driving a brass beer tap handle insert

[@WigglesNation]

Thank you for the great video, you made the project a LOT easier for me and I didn't have to trial and error myself.

[@AlisterRobbie]

Great work George. Love the video. Thanks for making it and sharing.

[@greensnmachines]

Thanks for this video. I was trying out your method here without using the drill, but had no luck. Picked up the socket adapter and it went right in!

[@gfotinakes316]

Wonderful! I hope your project is spectacular!

[@kurtc3803]

Very clever -- thanks for sharing!

[@gfotinakes316]

My pleasure! Have a nice holiday.

[@dibira1979]

Good video good tip with the bolt and jam nut

[@gfotinakes316]

Thanks! I hope you try it.

[@philcontreras9354]

Great video thanks for the tip about where to buy the fittings!

[@gfotinakes316]

You are very welcome.

[@mothox]

Your banksia handle is great. I think I have to try that. Thanks for the video 🍻

[@gfotinakes316]

You are welcome. I hope you try something new and make something beautiful.

[@whatusernamesareleft]

Thanks George! I always have a very hard time getting these inserts in. Drilling that 5/8" 'shelf' so that the insert goes in square is what I have been missing.

[@bluesdog88]

Great video, just bought a lathe, thanks!! Anyone know the cheapest place to get these brass connectors?

[@gfotinakes316]

This place has everything and they ship quickly: www.mcmaster.com/

[@bentleynut1648]

As an Australian I’m very proud to know that your favorite tap handle is made from a Banksia nut

[@gfotinakes316]

Yes! You should gather some, you could make $10 each for them in the USA. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

[@bentleynut1648]

NC

[@kelly-robynbellamy4104]

I'm having trouble with the wood splitting when I start driving in the insert. Do you have any tips on that?

[@gfotinakes316]

1. Are you drilling the proper size pilot hole? Check a larger size in scrap wood. 2. Notice in the picture my wood is in a vise. Are you able to put side pressure from a vise and vertical pressure from a hand clamp or large "C" clamp while you drive in the insert? 3. Are you using a variety of wood that splits easily? 4. Try dripping super glue in the hole, it may soak into the wood fibers and prevent splitting. Good luck!

[@EricDM88]

Can you link to the inserts?

[@EricDM88]

Or tell us the dimensions?

[@gfotinakes316]

I placed them below the description for you. Hope this helps.

[@margareteaton8955]

Hi can anyone identify the song in the intro?

[@gfotinakes316]

Margaret, the song is "Soft Summer Breeze" by Eddie Heywood...isn't it beautiful.

[@dannywilsher4165]

Nice video Mr. George!!!

[@PleasantRanch]

George, you saved the day! Thank you!

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

Thank you, great video

[@gfotinakes316]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for your comment.

[@AlfredoAntonioMartinez]

just a question! in the case that you made a planar tap handle, how can we do to get the planar face finish in front of us? sorry if the question it is silly, but I am new in this! thanks in advance and sorry about my english, best regards!

[@gfotinakes316]

I don't know the word planar sorry...

[@at330606]

New Turner here, thanks for the tip! I'm wondering what kind of chuck you use to attach the bolt to your lathe. Thanks!

[@gfotinakes316]

I used a 2MT drill bit chuck. These chucks have many uses on your lathe. (You can drill horizontal holes for example). Here is its location on the Amazon website: PSI Woodworking Products TM32 1/2-Inch Diameter Drill Chuck with a 2 MT Mount Make sure your lathe takes an 2MT taper if you get this one.

[@at330606]

George Fotinakes thank you!

[@hp629]

Hi, what extent of second drill?

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Very good and infformative post.

[@zelloToiletsTalk]

I think the brass thing is a mic stand adapter

[@gfotinakes316]

It may work like a mic stand adapter, but it actually has wood cutting threads so you can drive it into a slightly smaller wooden hole. You can get these at ACE hardware. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

[@joehunter692]

Thanks for posting this video. Do you know the part number of this insert from McMaster-Carr?

[@gfotinakes316]

+Joe Hunter It is either 90016A031 or 90016A033 do some checking around and see if the thread is 16 or 24 on a beer tap before your order. I hope this helps.

[@joehunter692]

+George Fotinakes Thanks for answering my question. I really don't know if it's 16 or 24. But the price is so low that I ordered both.

[@dougputt4385]

+Joe Hunter what one worked?

[@joehunter692]

+Doug Putt It's the 3/8 with 16 TPI I bought it from Lowes (Item #: 137397) and it works great. I paid $1,63 each. Your other option is to use the ferrule. I bought some from amazon. They cost anything between $5 and $2,50 depending on the amount you buy. My favorite way is to simply buy the tap and make the tread on the wood. The tap will cost you $8, but you can mane an infinite amount of handles with that. I've done a loot of research and I've made a few handles already. I will make a video (eventually?) about it. I hope that helps.

[@madeyalook7608]

Great video!

[@QWERTY7777er]

very helpful thank you

[@log2lumber]

great tip. so much easier

[@MikeHomer16]

Can you tell me the McMaster-Carr item number you purchased?

[@gfotinakes316]

Mike Homer I can't seem to 66find my old paperwork. You can almost see the number on the bag in the video. I know that it is a 3/8" x 16 threads per inch brass insert that goes into a 1/2" drill hole. Sorry, that is the best I can do.

[@mitka12]

Mike, did you find the item number?

[@MikeHomer16]

I ended up with an Amazon equivalent that is even cheaper. Would love to order from a smaller retailer, but was too difficult to get what I was looking for. Thanks for the help and the inspiration.

[@gfotinakes316]

Use a small piece of metal (bent paper clip) to measure the depth of your insert. Now place it next to your drill bit and mark it with tape 1/8" beyond the that size. Drill into the wood and use your bent paper clip to check for depth to be a little (1/8") deeper than needed. Good luck! Are you French?

[@SteaminPile]

I would have done this all wrong!! Thanks for the info!

[@gfotinakes316]

You are welcome! I am going to try it on the drill press next time to help me hold it vertical.

[@marcoantonioexpert]

Good morning dear Sr.Tommy my name is Marco Antonio Live in Bethlehem city in the state of Pará Country Brazil in the Amazon region, please tell me manufacturing project of Taps Handle like to learn how to manufacture them and the necessary tools, your work is great, thank you.

[@gfotinakes316]

Marco, thank you for the complement! I think you would like to know how I made the tap handles. They are made on a wood lathe. Do you have a wood lathe that you can use? Let me know.

[@marcoantonioexpert]

Good afternoon dear Sr.George I do not have wood lathe, work aseptically, preventive and corrective maintenance of draft beer machines observed that there is demand for this product in my region would like to learn the production process of the levers (Cable taps) manufactured in wood lathe from the tools eos necessary equipment for manufacturing, I'm looking for a mini course Joinery for the manufacture of small parts, if you can make a very detailed video reporting measures and gauges components thank, thank you. My email: [e-mail]

[@gfotinakes316]

I received your email request. I don't have the skills to help you in your production of tap handles. I hope you find the help you need. Good luck.