Mine get pretty wet so I dry them in the microwave. Then I store them in the dishwasher because light is bad for the vulcanite. Thats the best way I’ve found, I should probably start a YouTube channel about it.
Are Most Pipe Racks Made Wrong
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Could you tell me the diameter of the bowl and the width of the stem at its widest point?
I have a number of Rhodesians and Authors that won't fit in most older premade racks (like Decatur). I have a custom one that I had made that can accommodate wider widths, but, the curve of several Rhodesians requires turning the pipe to the side in order to sit in the divot, otherwise they slip. I recently ordered some sunglasses cases to store the "problematic" pipes.
Take a table saw and cut the top hole in half to a “u” shape. Thank me later.
I love the way pipes look stored horizontally, like in a pipe shop. I spent a long time rack-hunting, but couldn't find one that would grow with my collection. So I made one using curtain rods that look like...what else...pipe fixtures! And fishing pole clips with the addition of beefier screws, and a dab of hot glue on the screw heads so they could be adjusted depending on the thickness of the shank without scratching the briar. I call it "The Pipe Pipe."
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Adam Ritchie on Instagram: "The Pipe Pipe: Pipes are functional pieces of art, and traditional racks are clunky and space-restricting. I used these curtain rods and fishing pole clips to make a flexible installation that looks nice in our home. #smok
96 likes, 9 comments - fontbandit on January 15, 2022: "The Pipe Pipe: Pipes are functional pieces of art, and traditional racks are clunky and space-res..."
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Jesse, my pipes breath very well thank you. I have 3 holes in each side of the cabinet so my pipes can breath properly. I don't seee any holes in your drawers for air to circulate. Mine is better than yours, na na na.
I have thought about this thread several times and never felt the need to chime in until I read Chasing Embers response... which gave me pause to think.
Pipes are like peckers.
Racks are like rubbers.
Most pipes can make use of the standard racks as they're built with just enough wiggle room to accommodate most pipes. For the magnum pipes... well, they need breathing room that the standard rack just can't offer.
Thats why regular pipe racks are sold in packs of 12 and larger ones are sold in packs of 10.
Of course, this is a broad generalization, because with both pipes & peckers... YMMV. ?
Looks like a baby’s arm with an apple (or rather a stack) in it.
I certainly hope not. My beef is most racks do not show enough of the beauty of the pipe. Here’s one I made to show more of the pipes
I certainly hope not. My beef is most racks do not show enough of the beauty of the pipe. Here’s one I made to show more of the pipes
I have started making racks. Would love to see of your work
Have to say as nice as it is to show them keeping out of the sunlight has to be good for them. I have made some racks for friends and family. You’ve got me thinking about drawer type rack
That horizontal display is a neat idea. As to the problem of storing different size and shaped pipes, I have started making racks with 3 features that go a long way to help. I route a channel the length of the bottom in lieu of holes. I offset the top openings from points where bottom of bowls fall. Last I make a hook shaped opening on top. Here are some pictures.
