Leather Pipe Stand Hack

[The Amish Tyrant]

I stumbled across something and figured I'd share with the class.

Leather pipe stands look nice but can be a little costly. Amazon sells leather headstock straps for just over $1 a piece and they are available in several colors.

Normally, the straps are meant for guitars, but they can be repurposed as pipe stands at a fraction of the cost.

Enjoy.

 

[FurCoat]

I bought an unstained leather strap and some Chicago screws. I died some black, brown and ox blood.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I bought an unstained leather strap and some Chicago screws. I died some black, brown and ox blood. View attachment 175313

Nice set up. I like how the pipe and stand nearly match.

What type of Peterson is that?

 

[FurCoat]

Nice set up. I like how the pipe and stand nearly match.

What type of Peterson is that?

That's a really big pipe. Standard size pipes fit a lot better.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

That's a really big pipe. Standard size pipes fit a lot better.

I've seen a couple house pipes with extended stems like that, so I figure it's one of Peterson's big boys.

 

[romaso]

Could be an old Wellington. They made a huge one you can still find estate.

 

[bullet08]

Got mine some years ago from this guy up in Canada. He runs wax canvas bag company with some odds and ends. Like my leather stand. But thinking it would have been easy just making my own. And there's those that came with Peterson pipes on occasions.

 

[Searock Fan]

A single pipe holder can come in handy. I have one on my desk which I use for an unfinished pipe so I can grab it and smoke the rest the next day. (Yes, I do that!)

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Could be an old Wellington. They made a huge one you can still find estate.

I believe you're correct. Thank you.

 

[romaso]

I believe you're correct. Thank you.

They're huge and fun. About 20 years ago, one guy in our pipe club got one, and it was such a hit that many of us also got one! Hobbits would approve. (must admit I don't reach for it often, though!)

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[romaso]

More info, with measurements:

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/united-states/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=65107

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

They're huge and fun. About 20 years ago, one guy in our pipe club got one, and it was such a hit that many of us also got one! Hobbits would approve. (must admit I don't reach for it often, though!)

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More info, with measurements:

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/united-states/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=65107

Not the chamber depth I was expecting, but it looks like a fun pipe. Almost like a curchwarden, bent billiard, and an Oom Paul had some drinks. I was also unaware that other brands had a P-lip.

Thank you for your comments. They are appreciated.

 

[FurCoat]

Could be an old Wellington. They made a huge one you can still find estate.

Mine in particular is a Chesterfield.

 

[FurCoat]

A single pipe holder can come in handy. I have one on my desk which I use for an unfinished pipe so I can grab it and smoke the rest the next day. (Yes, I do that!)

I keep one in my pipe bag. Most of the time I have a couple on my desk for those blends I load to dry out overnight.

 

[hyperstar]

I make my own artificial leather strap stand. It's easy and cheap to make.

What you need is:
Artificial leather strap x1 ('Cause it cheaper than real leather strap)
Scissor x1
Strap hole puncher x1
Bolt & Screw x1
Washer x2
Lighter x1 (Burn the cut edge so it won't break.)
You can glue the bolt & screw if you want.

 

[Searock Fan]

I make my own artificial leather strap stand. It's easy and cheap to make.

What you need is:
Artificial leather strap x1 ('Cause it cheaper than real leather strap)
Scissor x1
Strap hole puncher x1
Bolt & Screw x1
Washer x2
Lighter x1 (Burn the cut edge so it won't break.)
You can glue the bolt & screw if you want.

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I admire your ambition. If you will allow me I would like to make a suggestion. I think you could "slick them up", if instead of using a washer and a bolt you used a washer and a rivit Last I looked you can pick up a riveting kit pretty cheap. If on the other hand, you're going for an industrial look, then you're spot on.

 

[SBC]

I've made several of these from old dog collars. Very convenient.

 

[Searock Fan]

I've made several of these from old dog collars. Very convenient.

Be sure you don't get them wet.

 

[kcghost]

These things are really cheap. A guy in our pipe club makes them for $8. These things have been around for twenty years or more. If you make it yourself, it's a lot cheaper but then you have to make it yourself.

 

[Smoke Wagon]

My favorite modification when I make one of these is a semi-circular notch on each side so I can use it for pipes or cigars.