Support Local Artists - Drink Local Beer!

It has been a privilege to have the opportunity to combine my passion for beer with my passion for woodworking.  Here are some of my more recent tap handles. A huge shout out to all of the breweries for supporting local, hand-made products.

These tap handles for Freehouse Brewery, located in North Charleston, are made out of North Carolina cherry, maple and reclaimed heart pine.  These handles have gone through a bit of an evolution - the most recent version is wrapped in six stage process rusted metal.  

These next tap handles were made for International Wines & Craft Beer, a distributor in Alabama that carries small scale breweries. These are a simple design, made from reclaimed heart pine. 

And for some of my more recent work, the following handles were made for the newly opened craft beer store in Park Circle.  The Brew Cellar is a fantastic addition to the local beer community.

And finally, Wooden Skiff Brewing Co., out of Hilton Head. Hand carved out of cedar, hand painted with care, these are some of my favorite handles yet.

Keep an eye out on the Charleston beer scene this upcoming year. And again, much thanks to these awesome breweries for choosing local.

Out of the Ordinary

Over the past number of months, I've had the opportunity to work on a number of collaborative, creative and unique projects. Check them out... 


A piece of art for one of Charleston's newest restaurants, Edmund's Oast.  Collaboration with Bryan Deel.

Final product = wall art!

Another great project to come my way was a Christmas present for my fiance's mother. She wanted a cookbook stand, and this is what Santa made her...

Made from North Carolina ash, left over angle iron and flat stock and bolts from around the shop.

Lastly, a project very near and dear.  Freehouse Brewery commissioned me to make them a traditional mash paddle.

Carved from a 10x2x8 piece of hard maple.

Getting close.  Ergonomic handle.

Hand chiseling.

Final product, delivered to the brewery. The handle was heat treated (burnt a bit) to harden and help with flexing. 

Will post again soon - new tap handle designs up next!