Custom Handles

tays44

Hey guys, I know there have been a few threads with photos of people's custom handles, but nothing very recent.  This is my next project and just looking for a little inspiration.  I know I'm going to use a cedar, but that's all I know at this point.  Any pics are appreciated!

I have a large BGE by the way.

Thanks.

johnkitchens

I love a nice custom handle. I will be watching this thread closely. 

Chubbs

Some guys use beer taps

RRP

tays44 said:

Hey guys, I know there have been a few threads with photos of people's custom handles, but nothing very recent.  This is my next project and just looking for a little inspiration.  I know I'm going to use a cedar, but that's all I know at this point.  Any pics are appreciated!

I have a large BGE by the way.

Thanks.

You open to a suggestion? While cedar can withstand weather elements it's soft wood and may not last very long so if you are planning extensive carving and time spent you might want to consider using a harder wood. Just trying to be helpful based on my personal experience!

henapple

Mesquite. ..Tom...I'll try to find his email. 

henapple

Here... http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/656501/new-lawn-ranger-grid-lifter

tays44

RRP said:

tays44 said:

Hey guys, I know there have been a few threads with photos of people's custom handles, but nothing very recent.  This is my next project and just looking for a little inspiration.  I know I'm going to use a cedar, but that's all I know at this point.  Any pics are appreciated!

I have a large BGE by the way.

Thanks.

You open to a suggestion? While cedar can withstand weather elements it's soft wood and may not last very long so if you are planning extensive carving and time spent you might want to consider using a harder wood. Just trying to be helpful based on my personal experience!

Thanks!  What would you recommend?

Fred19Flintstone

RRP

tays44 said:

RRP said:

tays44 said:

Hey guys, I know there have been a few threads with photos of people's custom handles, but nothing very recent.  This is my next project and just looking for a little inspiration.  I know I'm going to use a cedar, but that's all I know at this point.  Any pics are appreciated!

I have a large BGE by the way.

Thanks.

You open to a suggestion? While cedar can withstand weather elements it's soft wood and may not last very long so if you are planning extensive carving and time spent you might want to consider using a harder wood. Just trying to be helpful based on my personal experience!

Thanks!  What would you recommend?

Oh any of the hard woods like maple, walnut, hickory. If you can find it cherry works up nicely and develops a beautiful patina over the years. I just think back when I started making things using cheap, soft woods and though I like to think they helped me learn and hone my skills so many things have not lasted through the years. Good luck and be sure to save your initial efforts or at least pictures of them so you can review them to see how your skills improve over the years!

tays44

Thanks for the tip. Will be my first real woodworking project of any kind. If you can even call it that. 

RRP

tays44 said:

Thanks for the tip. Will be my first real woodworking project of any kind. If you can even call it that. 

Oh, ok...then count your fingers before and after you start any project! Good luck! 

johnkitchens

Where are you located @tays44? 

tays44

johnkitchens said:

Where are you located @tays44? 

Dallas area 

johnkitchens

I like your avatar! 

tays44

johnkitchens said:

I like your avatar! 

Thanks. Not mine unfortunately. Although I do work in the beef biz. 

johnkitchens

My uncle is a cattle farmer here in GA. He has close to 3,000 head of cattle. He has a big cattle sale in the spring. People from all over the country come down for it. It is a three day event. 

tays44

johnkitchens said:

My uncle is a cattle farmer here in GA. He has close to 3,000 head of cattle. He has a big cattle sale in the spring. People from all over the country come down for it. It is a three day event. 

Wow that's impressive. Very cool!

I work for a processor. We sell beef and chicken to chains and retail. Cut steaks, marination, etc. Don't do the actual killing. 

Zmokin

henapple said:

Mesquite. ..Tom...I'll try to find his email. 

How come some Eggs have a big long 3 screw handle and others have a smaller 2 screw handle?

Fred19Flintstone

Some people have bigger handles than others.

theyolksonyou

Fred19Flintstone said:

Some people have bigger handles than others.

Always wanted me one of those three long screw handles.....

tays44

Zmokin said:

henapple said:

Mesquite. ..Tom...I'll try to find his email. 

How come some Eggs have a big long 3 screw handle and others have a smaller 2 screw handle?

I believe newer models have long handle. Not sure what that cutoff of time is though of when they switched over. 

Fred19Flintstone

theyolksonyou said:

Fred19Flintstone said:

Some people have bigger handles than others.

Always wanted me one of those three long screw handles.....

It is said that size matters.

DoubleEgger

theyolksonyou

^^^ holy hell! A four long screw handle!  I've set the bar low!

Fred19Flintstone

If you feel inadequate, you can call the Mothership.  It's a simple operation.

DoubleEgger

theyolksonyou said:

^^^ holy hell! A four long screw handle!  I've set the bar low!

You know what they say.... Big egg, big handle 

Ozzie_Isaac

Just got my new handle in the mail.  Can't wait to install it.

theyolksonyou

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Just got my new handle in the mail.  Can't wait to install it.

Smart ass! :R:rofl: 

DoubleEgger

What are they putting on the new XL's? Short plastic handle? 

Smolder

Use Ipe (also known as ironwood) or similar Brazilian hard wood. You'll never need to replace it.

Wooly Swampman

Here are some shots of ones that I have made. They are made out of red cedar. Made about 50 different ones.