Pipe Storage Needs

[jrharrigan]

Hello everyone,

I am in the process of upgrading my pipe rotation, which means i will need to figure out what to do about storage. I recently got a 7 pipes stand (pic 1) that does exactly what I need it to do with my medium sized pipes.

Its the larger pipes i have to deal with. I am slowly getting larger pipes, as they are my clear preference. The fit well on the stand you see here with the shoe horn style cups, but I have had very little luck in finding more like the one I have. For the record I got this one for 50 cents at a yard sale.

If any of you have a suggestion, especially a suggestion that will not get me in trouble with the wife, I'l all ears.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I keep all of mine on padded bathroom mats on closet shelves.

 

[jrharrigan]

I keep all of mine on padded bathroom mats on closet shelves.

that's a fantastic idea. doesn't work for me here, but i wish it did.

 

[BROBS]

There are some China made stands on eBay with scoop holders that work for large pipes. It’s what I use for large system pipes or Peterson SH etc.

 

[bent1]

I recently got a 7 pipes stand.
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Side note, like how that stand is shaped.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

These are pretty cheap and environmentally friendly

 

[ssjones]

Those Pipe sofa's, vinyl rests work well, usually they are double-triple pipes.

 

[jrharrigan]

Side note, like how that stand is shaped..

I really do too. I bought it on eBay from a guy in Ukraine. I wish he were inerested in building something just a bit bigger.

 

[jrharrigan]

There are some China made stands on eBay with scoop holders that work for large pipes. It’s what I use for large system pipes or Peterson SH etc.

If you have a link, please share it. Part of he problem I am having is that I know exactly what I want, but I have no idea what to call it for a search.

 

[Grangerous]

Keep mine in a divider within a drawer.

 

[jrharrigan]

Keep mine in a divider within a drawer.
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Another fantastic idea. Thanks for posting.

 

[Toast]

The second rest looks like a Ro-el to me. They're great stands & really good for big pipes.

I've picked up five pretty cheap, so that might be worth a search on eBay...?

 

[jrharrigan]

The second rest looks like a Ro-el to me. They're great stands & really good for big pipes.

I've picked up five pretty cheap, so that might be worth a search on eBay...?

This is it, thank you. There is nothing reasonably priced at present, but I can check back until there is. Thanks again.

 

[Toast]

This is it, thank you. There is nothing reasonably priced at present, but I can check back until there is. Thanks again.

Really glad I was able to help!

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I bought the of these on Etsy for around $80 shipped. Not a great photo but you can get the idea.

 

[jrharrigan]

I bought the of these on Etsy for around $80 shipped. Not a great photo but you can get the idea.

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I have been looking at exactly this model. Do you think it would accommodate something the size of a Boswell jumbo?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I have been looking at exactly this model. Do you think it would accommodate something the size of a Boswell jumbo?

It seems to be like the one you showed with the tiers. I believe it will adequately hold rather large pipes.

 

[Grangerous]

Another fantastic idea. Thanks for posting.

That’s a typical kitchen drawer insert for knives, spoons and forks. You can find anywhere.

Keeps my pipes protected and allows me to see the side of my pipes rather than looking into blackened chambers.

It’s handy because I can remove the insert and take the entire collection to clean.

 

[goldenmole]

So I splurged a bit on a handmade pipe-stand from LaCameraHumidors in Spain (sold via Etsy), and it finally arrived. Of cause this is always a bit of a risk, but I am quite happy with the quality and workmanship! Its Solid ebony and imbuia blur wood, space for 9 pipes. Some observations:

• I am sometimes almost having a bad conscious when ordering work-intense non-mass produced products via Etsy, even if not cheap like this one. The real hourly wages behind this cannot be really up to any standard (In other words: I suspect that often much more work hours go into these items than the price justifies)
• For this stand: the distance of the depression vs the rest for the stem works best for half bent or fully bent pipes.. not so well for straight pipes. And: pipes with a very wide stem don't fit (no problem though, I have enough "homeless" pipes that fit)..

 

[pinchoftobacco]

Years back I used these for pipe display, hung on the wall. You can get them on Amazon.