Pipe Storage

[StringBEan]

My wife and I found an old mid-century jewelry chest that I use. Each of the 4 drawers up top have room for a single (disassembled) pipe, and all 4 remaining drawers have room for 3-4 pipes offset, as well as bags of bulk tobacco, lighters, etc. As far as smell, the wood lets off a very defined “old” smell that reminds me of books and leather, and it covers any scent from my recently-smoked pipes. I do like to keep a jar of bulk aromatic or two up top to sweeten the scent though.

 

[ChonkyTonks]

Cardboard box

I do the same. The cardboard absorbs the smell and dries my pipes out.

 

[bwfh]

I shared this in a previous post. I store my pipes in two different vintage suitcases converted into pipe storage. I have stored my pipes like this for the past 4-5 years with no issues. No odors either.

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May I ask what you are using for the pressure clips (source or link please)? I bought some similar clips on Amazon designed for fishing rods, but they're a bit too large inside diameter for some of my pipes, so curious what you are using here? Nice setup!
Thanks!

 

[anotherbob]

I’m guessing most folks use a rack and don’t worry about the smell. If you’re worried about the smell just put your rack somewhere less conspicuous. I keep mine on top of my gun safe in my storage area.

i leave them out unless it smoked cigar leaf. my gf likes the smell except cigar leaf. lat bombs are aok as are dark fired or semeios. but cigar leaf gets banished to the craft room for the night. oh and that one briarworks aromatic flake with chocolate and port. that one she says smells like cigs. that is one of the most three star blends not bad not great would smoke a free jar of it but not buying it again

 

[Humblepipe]

May I ask what you are using for the pressure clips (source or link please)? I bought some similar clips on Amazon designed for fishing rods, but they're a bit too large inside diameter for some of my pipes, so curious what you are using here? Nice setup!
Thanks!

Apologies for missing this previously. Here is a link to the clips:

Black Vinyl Coated Gripper Clip Broom Holder | School Bus Parts for Sale | A Parts Warehouse

Buy black vinyl coated gripper clip broom holder at A Parts Warehouse.

www.apartswarehouse.com

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Each pipe has its own hermetically sealed jar that fits a tube that sucks it down 500 feet below sea level, where it stays till I need to call that pipe back up for rotation.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I have several large and small Decatur racks, one I had made by JIEZAOWOODstudio (on Etsy)—these days, I usually buy ProSource 18 Piece Sunglass Eyewear Eye Wear Display Tray Case Stands:








I'm slowly separating pipes by marque and storing them in these boxes. They're handy in that they can be set up as a stand to display for easy access, and closed up for storage. More traditionally shaped pipes of average size fit easily, larger bent and long not so much.

 

[Humblepipe]

Each pipe has its own hermetically sealed jar that fits a tube that sucks it down 500 feet below sea level, where it stays till I need to call that pipe back up for rotation.

I am outdone, once again, by cosmic! I am not surprised t all

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I am outdone, once again, by cosmic! I am not surprised t all

No, no fiction of mine could outdo that wonderful real life suitcase. I would humbly pass any awards off to you.

 

[Humblepipe]

I have several large and small Decatur racks, one I had made by JIEZAOWOODstudio (on Etsy)—these days, I usually buy ProSource 18 Piece Sunglass Eyewear Eye Wear Display Tray Case Stands:


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I'm slowly separating pipes by marque and storing them in these boxes. They're handy in that they can be set up as a stand to display for easy access, and closed up for storage. More traditionally shaped pipes of average size fit easily, larger bent and long not so much.

Honestly, this is smarter. I generally to overdo things and often work "harder than smarter".

EDIT: I am having fun so there is that... BUT vintage suitcases are stupid expensive... fair warning this is a very expensive project for that reason alone.

 

[GetOffMyLawn]

My pipes are on my desk in the living room and near my recliner. I live alone and if anyone visits and complains they can leave.

 

[MtnGeo]

I have a couple of racks next to my recliner. The smell does not bother me as I like the smell.

 

[MtnGeo]

My pipes are on my desk in the living room and near my recliner. I live alone and if anyone visits and complains they can leave.

I too live alone and completely agree!

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I have several large and small Decatur racks, one I had made by JIEZAOWOODstudio (on Etsy)—these days, I usually buy ProSource 18 Piece Sunglass Eyewear Eye Wear Display Tray Case Stands:


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I'm slowly separating pipes by marque and storing them in these boxes. They're handy in that they can be set up as a stand to display for easy access, and closed up for storage. More traditionally shaped pipes of average size fit easily, larger bent and long not so much.

I saw the glasses display case as an idea somewhere (likely another thread) and wondered if anyone used it. They seem reasonably priced, practical, and a space saver (like under the bed).

Glad it is working for you.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Each pipe has its own hermetically sealed jar that fits a tube that sucks it down 500 feet below sea level, where it stays till I need to call that pipe back up for rotation.

Well, that'd be dark enough, and certainly cool enough. Well done!!
Do the same for tobacco?

 

[Searock Fan]

I can relate to this problem as my wife complained about the pipes smelling up the study which is next to our bedroom. To be clear, I smoke outdoors. I bought a bag of corks from Amazon. It works. The wife is happy and the smell is gone.View attachment 154573

That's a new one for me....

 

[FurCoat]

That's a new one for me....

Small compromise to keep the boss happy.

 

[Zeno Marx]

Half of them are piled in a somewhat orderly fashion in a large ashtray that I don't use as an ashtray, and the others are hanging on a pegboard from wire cradles I make from coated copper wire I was gifted in a giant spool. If I didn't have the wire, I'd buy some fishing rod clasps on the said peg board. I do have one cob I only use for Big N' Burley and Picayune that I put in a plastic container with the lid just resting on top of it. That cob can stink a little, particularly from the Big N' Burley.

 

[ThermionicScott]

When we moved to our current house, my lovely and supportive wife carved out some space to display my pipes and related paraphernalia:



There is definitely a light smell as you walk by, but I keep on top of cleaning them so that it's a pleasant one.

 

[Streeper541]

I hang mine with the mothballs in the closet on wire hangers in groups of 4/5 depending on group size.