New Pipe Racks…Opinions and Criticisms

[olkofri]

Bevel and burnish your edges. Takes longer to build, but the edge is the defining line between fine work and pedestrian.

For a classier, more stylish approach, you could dye the edges with a contrasting colour. Yup, that will add to the time it takes to make, but it might be worth it as it can increase the price tag a mite.

Clever design, I didn't think of that when I was making my leather pipe holders, but then again, I wasn't working with wood.

 

[scloyd]

When you're ready to sell and ship these racks, are they going to be shipped fully assembled or DIY?

 

[Duck]

When you're ready to sell and ship these racks, are they going to be shipped fully assembled or DIY?

Self assembly, the package will contain a log, a lump of ore and a cow.

 

[anotherbob]

not my taste but at the same time I like how unobtrusive it is. How it really shows off the pipes. And I like the straps from a practical stand point. Though if it was mine I'd dye the straps slightly darker then the wood. Or vice versa. Either way.

 

[anotherbob]

Self assembly, the package will contain a log, a lump of ore and a cow.

which means that even if you throw out the other stuff it's the cheapest steaks you can get out side of stealing them.

 

[Laurent]

When you're ready to sell and ship these racks, are they going to be shipped fully assembled or DIY?

Fully assembled. To make them come apart, you need to put some kind of grommet in the wood so it doesn’t let go over time.

 

[Searock Fan]

I looked on Amazon (don't remember why) a while back at pipe racks. Only thing I remember about them was how unbelievably expensive they were. Sky high!!!

Now, I may be shooting myself in the foot by telling this but, I search garage sale ads for "pipes" and I've found several great racks over the the years, Usually Decatur solid walnut ones. 6 or 8 pipes are the most common. I've never paid more than $5 for one.

p.s. I've also picked up several nice cigar humidors that would retail from 50 to 150 dollars. Usually get them for 5 or 10 bucks.

 

[AlanH]

Very Cool!

 

[Laurent]

I want to take this moment to thank you all. All your ideas and criticisms means a lot to me. I already sold my first rack and on my way. I’ll share new ideas and available racks with you and will always want to hear your ideas, criticisms and opinions. Thank you all once again.

 

[Mr_houston]

It’s a very clever and clean design. Good job!

I could envision a two sided model. Plenty of room at the top for straps facing the other direction.

 

[jewman22]

Very cool, I'm not usually a fan of wood + metal, but that is very well done.
I'd be very pleased with such a rack.

 

[Searock Fan]

As I got into pipes and collecting them, soon I realized I need place to put them. I went online and didn’t like anything I saw, I was looking for something more modern. Talking to the manager at the local B&M and other pipe club members, I gathered their opinions and criticisms and started my journey. After the prototype was done, we tried every pipe in the store for fit. I listen to more opinions and fixed a few things. I’m a believer in criticism makes better products, I’m looking for yours. I have two other colors I’ll be showing later. Thank you for your time and opinions. View attachment 124682View attachment 124683View attachment 124684View attachment 124685

It really is a nice design. Well done!

 

[chilllucky]

Have these come to market yet? I suddenly find myself with a new pipe cabinet and could use a rack system...

 

[Blue ridge smoke]

The light color of the leather with black walnut wood would look nice. You could do some in cherry as well.

 

[vosBghos]

I like the direction you’re taking , you could go super hi end with an all wood Koa option for those who want more uniformity and really extravagant woods and of course darken the leathers to match , the metal is a bit too modern , but that’s just for me , it’s all about options , and people love variety.

 

[AroEnglish]

Are you still making these?

 

[LeafErikson]

I really like these. A beautiful design for sure. I don’t have the experience to offer any valuable insight like some of the others have already given. As a consumer, if I was in the market for a rack these would be strongly considered and they definitely seem like something my wife would purchase for me off of Etsy as a gift.