What Makes A Mug Handle Comfortable?
Channel: Old Forge Creations
Date: 2022-09-23

https://www.oldforgecreations.co.uk/blog/mug-handles

A quick overview of handles generally, then a deeper look into why certain handle designs are comfortable and others aren’t (at least, in my opinion).

Pete Pinnell Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WChFMMzLHVs

0:00 Intro
0:45 Basics - Techniques
1:58 Basics - Handle Shapes
3:05 Basics - Sizes
3:52 Basics - Combining Aspects
5:48 Basics - Attaching Handles
8:08 Basics - Drying / Handles Cracking
11:27 Deep Dive
13:35 Deep Dive - Centre of Gravity
14:50 Deep Dive - Torque
15:10 Deep Dive - Points of Contact
16:00 Deep Dive - Leverage
18:00 Deep Dive - Balanced Force
19:00 Deep Dive - Tipping To Drink
20:10 Deep Dive - Cross Section
21:40 Deep Dive - Compression
23:50 Deep Dive - Sliding / Friction
26:20 Deep Dive - Hand Sizes
28:00 Deep Dive - All Coming Together in a Handle
31:45 Deep Dive - Inclusive Handles

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