Pop quiz! I'm gonna guess Rinaldo.Richard Burley":grdwhqgq said:May I ask what the pipe is in front, the 'dog resting on the ivory hockey puck? I just had a sudden PAD attack. Thanks a lot.
Unless someone smokes a really wet pipe, I don't think it's much of an issue, bowl up or bowl down.Kyle Weiss":9u1zja9j said:I'm not sure what to think about "bowl up" vs "bowl down." It's so dry here, if one ran a pipe cleaner after a smoke, I doubt the pipe would be moist at all an hour later. I just do it because that's the way the pipe racks I have are designed.
As far as bigger pipes, so long as the space between them is adequate, widen the stem hole. 8) There's a decidedly large amount of pipe racks that all seem to be made for Bing Crosby-style pipes, though.
Tim_Haggerty":ipp76k1d said:I imagine with that many pipes that drying time isn't an issue. That's a beautiful rack and a nice collection of pipes (I'd guess Rinaldo too, maybe a Ser Jacopo for that big bulldog).
On eBay, I've also had luck looking for racks that will hold large pipes by keeping an eye out for walnut racks made by Decatur Industries in (I'd guess) the '70s or early '80s when there were a lot more freehands around, which is what they were designed for. There are a lot of Decatur racks out there but this particular model seems to have been retired, but they are generally well made and attractive.
The nice thing about theses racks (I've got two one-tier racks for six pipes each and just bought the double tier rack, below for another dozen) is that they're forgiving: The solid back and open hole design means that a bent stem can nestle in it nicely, and the holes are spaced far enough apart to handle wide pipes. I've also got another standard 24-space rack for smaller pipes, but as we've all found out, larger, bent pipes don't fit them particularly well.
But these do show up sporadically and can usually be gotten relatively cheaply.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270889337628?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
afaik they had a problem with their supplier on these racks and we may not be seeing them againLIPIPE":rbsrwapf said:I got the humor. I frequently view my oom pauls as nose bakers because they smoke so long you could bake a cake in my nostrils. If I load a pressed tobacco like Penzance it's an all day smoke. Man, I love 'em. The video I sent mentions that smokingpipes carries them but I did not see them on the internet. I'm planning on calling smokingpipes to inquire further. I also like the fact that the racks are modular. One never knows, do one, if PAD will require me to purchase additional modular units.
Thanks, Marty. If you want me to ask Max about his workload, etc., let me know. He does this in his spare time and I don't know how much work he has ahead of him. I noticed the cool rack you're talking about with the keyholes. If you can't find one retail, maybe he could make one like it. I don't know. I'd have to see.LIPIPE":4yw7qo92 said:Hey John: That is a beautiful collection of pipes and a most attractive display. I especially like your flying cabinet knobs. A true photography classic. I'm doing some research myself on acquiring a rack. I may just be your friend's next customer. I'm interested in a three tier contemporary rack with keyhole slots on a 45 degree angle so that 36 large pipes are racked bowl down in profile.
Thanks Mozjo. I don't know whether there's a big difference in how pipes are stored. I've got both kind of racks now so I guess I'll find out.Mozjo33":om46gumc said:That is a beautiful collection and pipe rack John. I never knew of the up or down debate. Yet one more thing learned tonight.
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