Weber Kettle Club Forums

Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: SixZeroFour on March 10, 2015, 09:18:41 AM

Title: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: SixZeroFour on March 10, 2015, 09:18:41 AM
A parcel arrived yesterday that was loaded with some really cool @zavod44 handles.

PLUS while at the mini-meet in SoCal @Troy presented me a really special handle also made by Brian...

You need to check these out!! :o

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/MAR15/z1.jpg)

Long grain Zebrawood:

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/MAR15/z2.jpg)

Walnut Single Screws:
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/MAR15/z3.jpg)

Walnut and Mahogany 2-Rivets:

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/MAR15/z5.jpg)

End Grain Zebrawood with SJ bale lock:

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/MAR15/z6.jpg)

And last but not least this amazing little beauty. I believe it is made of Padauk?? (Confirmed as Cocobolo) ... and possibly ground up unicorn horns? ;) This thing is really sweet. My camera isn't even doing the rich graining justice! The custom box is a work of art on it's own let alone the handle - Thank you both very very much!

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/MAR15/z7.jpg)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/MAR15/z8.jpg)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/MAR15/z9.jpg)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/MAR15/z10.jpg)

Zav's badass handles have inspired me to try and learn how to make some myself... we'll see how that goes :)

Such a cool little piece of craftsmanship!

Thanks again guys,

Matt
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: MacEggs on March 10, 2015, 09:47:23 AM
Very, very nice!   Hmmmmm .... that mahogany looks familiar.  ??? :)
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: Uncle JJ on March 10, 2015, 09:52:13 AM
@zavod44 - amazing work!  That end-grain Zebra wood is what I'd love for the special handles you're making for me!!
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on March 10, 2015, 11:10:06 AM
Matt, you've certainly earned it. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: jcnaz on March 10, 2015, 01:42:08 PM
Those are all gorgeous, the Statesman handle is out of this world!
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: Troy on March 10, 2015, 01:49:06 PM
The statesmen handles are Chocobolo :)
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: MrHoss on March 10, 2015, 01:50:16 PM
Ooooh...........ahhhh........oooh.........mmmmmh.

Bloody hell. Sounds like I am having sex.

Nice handles.
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: BBcue-Z on March 10, 2015, 02:24:11 PM
What an awesome workmanship!!!
Beautiful handles and well deserved recognition :)
Enjoy!!!
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: MINIgrillin on March 10, 2015, 02:29:58 PM
That's good stuff there! Love the box. Chocobolo...love it.
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: WNC on March 10, 2015, 03:13:24 PM
Great looking handles! The Statesman one is out of the world, congratulations!
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: Troy on March 10, 2015, 03:17:52 PM
I know I owe a few statesmen their special handles. I'll get them out this month. Promise :)
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: 1buckie on March 10, 2015, 03:36:38 PM
Those are gorgeous !!!!

Even the simple straightforward wood ones are extremely nice......wondering if Brian will get to the redwood burl at some point.....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/2014/Lamb%20Chop%20Duty%206-5-14/LambChopDuty001-2.jpg)


I know he's one of the busiest people of all of us here, so I'm all about patience..... ;D
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: toolhead on March 10, 2015, 04:10:01 PM
That is excellent workmanship...wow
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: Harleysmoker on March 10, 2015, 04:40:08 PM
Nice handles! Both Zebra wood are my favorites!
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: Craig on March 10, 2015, 04:40:37 PM
Those are some gorgeous handles! Nice work as always @zavod44 and congrats, @sixzerofour!
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: austin87 on March 10, 2015, 05:03:47 PM
Man those are all so sweet looking
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: Red Kettle Rich on March 10, 2015, 05:16:18 PM
Zav handles at amazing 8)
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: aguyindallas on March 10, 2015, 06:00:17 PM
Wow!!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: zavod44 on March 10, 2015, 06:52:06 PM
@MacEggs I had to go buy my own stash of mahogany, I had so many requests after people saw yours...I still have your pile kept seperate don't worry    ;)


@Uncle JJ I'm working on your end grain handles....working on artwork....


@1buckie I have been cutting some of that wood.  I should have something for you in the next few weeks.....I promise I'm working on them



It's a crazy juggling act making all the handles.  I promise to everyone I am working on all orders, all special orders, everyone will get their stuff.  As always if anyone needs anything special please contact me and we can work it all out...... 
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: argentflame on March 10, 2015, 08:48:40 PM
All beautiful handles. Amazing Statesman handle and box.
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: Stu Clary on March 10, 2015, 09:45:45 PM
someone should merge all the Zav handles threads so that all the cool pics are in one place
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: Qreps on March 11, 2015, 04:34:50 AM
Those handles are gorgeous .
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: GregS on March 11, 2015, 06:39:49 AM
nice wood going on there.   
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: JDD on March 11, 2015, 06:46:09 AM
Zav handles are really good. They are well worth the wait! I purchased some last fall and as soon as I decide where they belong I will post some pics.
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: 1buckie on March 11, 2015, 07:55:27 AM
Quote from: zavod44 on March 10, 2015, 06:52:06 PM
@MacEggs I had to go buy my own stash of mahogany, I had so many requests after people saw yours...I still have your pile kept seperate don't worry    ;)


@Uncle JJ I'm working on your end grain handles....working on artwork....


@1buckie I have been cutting some of that wood.  I should have something for you in the next few weeks.....I promise I'm working on them



It's a crazy juggling act making all the handles.  I promise to everyone I am working on all orders, all special orders, everyone will get their stuff.  As always if anyone needs anything special please contact me and we can work it all out......

No push at all, man ..... 8)

I KNOW how busy & crazy this deal is for you..... :o

Time is relative when it comes to art......remember, most of that wood is for general consumption to other members & I still got a ton of interesting stuff to cut to near useable sizes..... ;D

There's some black walnut buried in one of those boxes that may prove stellar in the finished product also !!!
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: zavod44 on March 11, 2015, 07:58:08 AM
You sent me some kind of walnut and it's awesome, I lasered them two days ago you will be happy.....

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: Uncle JJ on March 11, 2015, 09:16:39 AM
No push from me either, @zavod44.  I'm in no rush at all - still have a lot of work to do on the grill before I need the handles!
Title: Re: Some Special Zav Handles
Post by: stonge9 on March 12, 2015, 11:49:10 AM
Quote from: zavod44 on March 10, 2015, 06:52:06 PM
@MacEggs I had to go buy my own stash of mahogany, I had so many requests after people saw yours...I still have your pile kept seperate don't worry    ;)


@Uncle JJ I'm working on your end grain handles....working on artwork....


@1buckie I have been cutting some of that wood.  I should have something for you in the next few weeks.....I promise I'm working on them



It's a crazy juggling act making all the handles.  I promise to everyone I am working on all orders, all special orders, everyone will get their stuff.  As always if anyone needs anything special please contact me and we can work it all out......

I understand there is quite a demand... Are you still taking orders?  I would be interested to get in line!