Maybe I Have A Weird Taste In Objects

[durham270]

Unique pipe rack? Maybe I have a weird taste in objects because I was the only person to enter a bid on this one. Would anyone else want this rack or was it just me? I'm going to use it for my straight (Virginia) billiard pipes. For only $7.00 it's all mine! Yes, but an additional 12.50 shipping. The shipping charges I think hurt so many really nice pipe stands from being sold.

 

[anglesey]

I like it, i'd have bought it. Not a fan of that eagle thing on top, but that could be replaced.

 

[tuold]

Nice buy! It does have the streamlined thing going, so the straight up eagle doesn't quite work. Why not replace it with something like this:

 

[onepyrotec]

I'd would have bought it too, especially for that price.

 

[salmonfisher]

I would of bought it as well. Nice purchase.

 

[drwatson]

I think it's cool too! But would also get rid of the eagle thing.

 

[petes03]

I like it!

 

[misterlowercase]

You have a good eye!
I was watching that thing, I think that was the 2nd listing of it too.

I think it's a great design.
If I remember correctly, the seller said it was handmade?

Whoever did it, did it very well.
Sort of has a Danish look combined with streamlining.
Congrats man on the nice rack!

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[judd]

Less than 20 bucks, that's a bargain. It'll be great for your straight stem pipes.

 

[hotshot]

Love it, super cool !!

 

[stiivn]

Good to see some variation and imagination when it comes to pipe racks. There seems to be an unwritten law that even home-made units must all include Nineteenth Century decoration, curlicues and whatnot.
Which is better - keeping pipes with the stem or the bowl facing down?

 

[rmbittner]

"Which is better - keeping pipes with the stem or the bowl facing down?"
Preferences have changed over the decades. Some 19th-century pipe racks held all the pipes stem-down. You occasionally see some 20th century racks that follow suit. But I think the majority believe that bowl-down is preferable. Any moisture remaining in the pipe after a smoke will then move to the bowl, where it can evaporate. With the stem down, moisture will move into the mouthpiece and either drip out or collect there, making a pipe bitter when you put it to your lips.
Bob

 

[allan]

Modern, sleek design. Probably best with straights.
Does that cover come off?

 

[ssjones]

That does have a Danish look to it, I think it is very handsome. Don't be afraid to cut those o-stem holes into u-shapes if your pipes don't fit. You are right, most of the time the shipping is more than the rack.

 

[durham270]

Thanks guys for all the nice comments.
tuold, yes I think I'll change the emblem as suggested. I like your idea as it would look much nicer and more slimlined.

Does that cover come off?

Allan, Yes it doubles as a humidor.
Al, I'll probably take your advice to and cut the holes. With a little sanding and staining once completed it should look as if it orginally came that way!

 

[sfsteves]

I like it just as it is and had I seen it, I'd have bid on it ... it's absolutely perfect for some of the pipes I've got ..