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   kennyjo
   

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   I have heard many people mentioning a nice pipe holder is very expensive.
   Have anyone thought about using a test tube holder as a pipe holder?
   
   With a little or even no modification, this test tube holder should be able to work as a nice pipe holder.
   The price for this test tube holder is $14 including shipping.
   As a holder that can hold 12 pipe, the price is not that bad (comparing to those cost $64 on the tobacco seller's website).

   Is this a good idea?

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   Oh wow, who knows.... Willing to gamble?? You could throw stain on there too

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   Unless the pipe(s) are quite large, it looks like most medium size pipes should fit in there.

   For better reference, the seller probably posted the size measurements (H, L, W in inches) that, when compared to the sizes of of your pipes, it should give you a pretty good idea if this would work.

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   it may work. I would think the bottom of the pipe holder would need to a little wider if you were placing them bowl down.
   But who knows...give it try..you may have given alot of us a cheap way to make a pipe holder...though my egg carton is working quite nicely

   “I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a somewhat calm and objective judgement in all human affairs.”
   -Albert Einstein, 1950

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   You can get some estate racks that would work better, for less than $20 on Etsy. Just search "Pipe Racks". One vendor only carries racks and I think all are under the $20 mark. My daughter bought one from that vendor in December for her boyfriend.

   Al
   

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   Al is right, on his advice I bought a 7 and 12 pipe holder on Esty,good racks cheap. The old cajun

   The Old Cajun

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   I use a plastic shipping container filled with bubblewrap and plastic dividers... Cost= $0

   "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."
   Mark Twain - Eric (taerin): nickname (username)

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   I have a couple free from hospital works great . http://www.amazon.com/Bulldog-131525-Multi-Screwdriver-Holder-Hook/dp/B0058I44WE . I also use these multi screwdriver holders for the pipes in my shop , and i have a couple on an end table in my den . I drill two holes in the tables and stick the pegs in . I have some racks with tobacco jars too , but i have pipes all over , and my knock around pipes often play musical racks .

   "A pipe is the fountain of contemplation, the source of pleasure, the companion of the wise; and the man who smokes, thinks like a philosopher and acts like a Samaritan."
   -Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

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   Etsy: A good idea I can never seem to remember! I have a couple that I've gotten at lea markets, from $4-$18, holing from 4-10 pipes, with and without tobacco jars. I think I just enjoy the thrill of the hunt!

   Greg

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    bought a 7 and 12 pipe holder on Esty,good racks cheap

    
    I agree. With the exception of the one I bought from Lonestar, all mine were bought on ebay. I paid about $24 for one and it came with 4 pipes. It holds 4 pipes, and has a humidor that still has it's seal. I've since given the pipes away, but I was beginning and it helped give me a rotation. Another was around $25 bucks and came with no pipes, but it had a little duck decoy on it, and I rather like ducks so it was worth it to me. It holds 3 pipes. The third was part of a lot of pipes. It was around $50 for the lot which came with 6 or 7 pipes, an old Kaywoodie ad that was framed and the rack, which holds ten pipes and has a humidor. The humidor doesn't have the rubber seal anymore, so I use it for holding accessories. If you look, you can find some good deals on ebay. Plus some of the racks are really cool. I saw one that looked like a treasure chest, the chest opened and had a humidor inside. I thought it was really cool.

    As long as I got a pipe full of baccy and a nose full of snuff, I'm a happy camper
    Cigarettes are an addiction, cigars are a hobby, pipes are a religion

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    I love ebay and etsy type sites but I much prefer searching the piles at flea markets and antique stores. It is nice to support local business but its mostly because I have a chance at haggling them down lol.

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    I've found racks on eBay and at flea markets/antique stores etc. I prefer the fun of hunting them down as well.

    On another note, has anyone ever tried using old silverware boxes for pipe storage? I see these often at Value Village up here, and they look easily modded to accommodate pipes. Provided of course you don't want them openly displayed.

    Matt. I'll have my House the same as my metal and my coffee, thanks.

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    This is what I use, made it myself from shipping materials. I rather like it

    

    

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    Wow... there are so many great idea.
    Egg carton.... I have never thought about this

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    I will have to give the test tube rack idea a try. Assuming I can find an old style test tube rack in our stock room (we generally use a much different style). If so I will borrow it and try it out when I get home.

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    That looks a lot like the one I got for Christmas. Should work just fine.

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    Put this photo on another thread but the stand in it fits this thread. An ancillary benefit was drinking the libation.

    

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    mirain, I'm big into re purposing things and that's just fantastic! Looks like a miniature French cafe chair.

    Lots of great ideas here. Great thread!

    I was fortunate enough to pick up a 4 pipe rack on the bay for around 5 bucks including shipping. Deals are out there...

    For whereas men of an older school, like myself, smoke for the pleasure of smoking...
    A.A. Milne

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    Looks like a miniature French cafe chair.

    
    There are lots of things that can be made from champange cages (furniture, animals, etc). It's fun to do at parties. The kids love it and it's a great conversation starter.

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