Are You Using Vintage Pipe Racks and Humidors?

[pappymac]

I've used canning seals and they stretch out to fit the inside of the lid and create a seal that seems to work.

I couldn’t find a seal to fit the lids on two of mine so I made my own from neoprene.

 

[telescopes]

I couldn’t find a seal to fit the lids on two of mine so I made my own from neoprene.

Yes, a good idea. I’ve also use that stuff musicians put into guitars.

 

[ssjones]

I have 12, 6-pipe "Fairfax racks in my cabinet. I used a jigsaw to cut the o-circle for stems into u-shapes for my bent pipes, of really any size. I collected them one at a time, as my collection grew.

We had West Highland Terriers for many years, so most of my single stands are Scottie themed (or white Westies!) Some are brass (ish), wooden stands and "Syroco" (a pressed wood like man-made material from the 50-60's).

 

[carlomarx]

I agree. Pipes in a drawer. I get it. But, really, no, I don't get it. We go through this life but once. We average about 840 months. Keeping pipes in drawers? Why. When we depart this earth, someone else will simply toss the drawer and the pipes will go out the door. They need to breathe, be seen, and live in open spaces. Each one is a story and each story is a moment in a long string of moments that should count for something and not be packed away or hidden out of sight. Pipe racks and the old glass humidors, for me anyway, celebrate all that I am and all that came before me. The people who I care about most see these pipes when they see me. They smell these tobaccos when they visit with me in my office. Long after I am gone from this earth, people will remember at least three things; he lived, he was a friend, and he smoked a pipe. Yes, there are other things I would want to be remembered by, but I can live with those three.

Well said.

 

[carlomarx]

I've used canning seals and they stretch out to fit the inside of the lid and create a seal that seems to work.

Good idea. I'll see if I can find a canning seal that fits, thanks.

 

[carlomarx]

All my racks are estate or thrift store finds so yes.

So are mine.

 

[anantaandroscoggin]

A couple of times, I was able to find a neoprene "O-Ring" close enough in size that I could stretch it on to the thing I needed to seal.

 

[jrharrigan]

I have one vintage bought on Etsy (1950's Italian solid boxwood for 5 pipes), and one on the way from Spain (new) solid ebony and imbuia blur. View attachment 64860View attachment 64861

Where did you find that Spanish rack? I might like to order one of those myself.

 

[goldenmole]

Where did you find that Spanish rack? I might like to order one of those myself.

Bought via Etsy at LaCameraHumidors .. Have not seen it yet in real life, in particular how the details are worked, so a bit of a risk. Seller has good reviews online though (for what it is worth). Will post detailed pics once it arrives, this can take a while (3 weeks production time was estimated)..

 

[Ethan]

Some nice looking racks here. The only rack I have I made, maple walnut combination. It holds 14. I just picked up this old Holland milk glass jar today. The original plastic lid is still in good shape, but when it fails I will likely make a wood replacement for it with some type of oring seal.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Nope...lined up in a drawer. ️

 

[sholto]

This is an old antique one I just purchased from an au in Nantucket. It hasn’t even arrived yet. There is a tambour door that rolls up from the bottom.


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Now that's a beautiful piece of furniture.