Pull Cord Handle – Handmade Irish Spalted Beech 🌿
Replace those cheap plastic pull-cord handles with something that actually feels good to use — a handmade Irish hardwood handle turned by me here in Tralee. ✨
 
This piece is made from locally sourced Beech, freshly finished and still pale in colour, but it will naturally deepen into a warm honey tone over time. 🌤️

Beech is strong, lightweight and beautifully tactile, making it ideal for everyday use.
Perfect for bathroom pull cords, light switches, extractor fans, pendant lights — and it can even work as a curtain pull.

Every handle is turned freehand, so each one is a little unique. 🌳
 
The rough dimensions are shown in the photos, including a picture in my hand for scale. Each handle has a 3mm hole for the cord and a 6mm recess to hide the knot. Designed for standard 1mm cords.
 
I prefer a more matt finish on these pieces — a shiny coat can look a bit plasticky, whereas a matt tone feels more natural and true to the wood.
 
Finished with Danish Oil, Hard Wax Oil and Carnauba Wax, it feels smooth, warm and easy to grip. Many customers say it’s far more comfortable than the thin plastic ones — especially for anyone with hand pain or arthritis. 👍
 
Similar pieces often sell for well over €20 on sites like Etsy, but you can pick one up here directly from me at a far better price. 💚
 
Each handle comes in a brown Kraft gift box 🎁, ready to use or gift.
 
Note: This listing is for the wooden handle only — you’ll reuse the cord already in your home.
Installation 🛠️
 
This piece is sold without a cord, you will use the cord that you already own.
 
Installation;
Lift the original plastic cap and undo the knot holding it in place.
Try and straighten the cord so it will pass through the 3mm hole.
If you can't straighten, cut the cord end with a scissors and use a lighter to seal the loose fibres.
Gently push the cord through, turning the wood in your hand helps .
You may have to use a toothpick to push the cord through if it gets stuck.
Once through, tie a single knot; this is generally sufficient to support the piece.
The knot should push up into the hole and be hidden.
 
Instructions are also sent with the Pull Cord Handle.