Pipe Box Project

adam
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Pipe Box Project Apr 8, 2018 23:08:02 GMT -7 PipeSmith, Peter, and 1 more like this

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Post by adam on Apr 8, 2018 23:08:02 GMT -7

Hi all,

I got my first Pipesmith in November 2017 and I've been enjoying it immensely. I enjoy woodworking and I had a piece of walnut in the scrap bin, so I decided to turn it into a travel box for my Huntsman SC. I thought you might be interested in seeing it. Maybe some of you have made projects like this, which I would love to see.

It is finished with boiled linseed oil, which goes well with the rustic look of the pipe. The hardware was purchased from Brusso. Nice stuff.

The Box houses my pipe, batteries and a small bottle of naturally extracted tobacco liquid made from some of my favorite cigars. All interior surfaces which touch the pipe are lined with leather.

The swing arm pivots on a stainless steel flat head shoulder bolt, secured by a stainless steel nut and some blue locktite. The arm has a magnetic latch to hold it in place.

I added a couple of blocks to keep the bottle and pipe from moving.

I made a few mistakes, as usual, but it came out pretty well.

Cheers.

Adam

PipeSmith Administrator Posts: 216 Staff Member	Pipe Box Project Apr 9, 2018 8:29:47 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PipeSmith on Apr 9, 2018 8:29:47 GMT -7 Fantastic job/ very well done. I have a few requests for similar set ups to be built; I've not yet committed to making them, but holy smokes - you really set the bar high. Kudos! /K

adam
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Pipe Box Project Apr 9, 2018 9:13:50 GMT -7

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Post by adam on Apr 9, 2018 9:13:50 GMT -7

Thanks Ken. I was wondering about that. If I had it to do all over again, I would have selected different hinges. Although I love the quality and look of the ones I used, they stick out too far and the squared lugs exacerbate the problem when you are trying to slip the box into a backpack. Apart from that, it has been very serviceable. I might also make it a bit bigger so that I would have room to fully capture the bottle rather than resorting to a block. I designed it on paper to be as compact as possible while still fitting everything in that I wanted. In retrospect, that extra half inch would have been worth it for a better designed interior. But it looks pretty good and gets the job done.

I love the new lines of pipes, by the way. Noice.

Peter Senior Advisor Posts: 69	Pipe Box Project Apr 9, 2018 12:28:29 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Peter on Apr 9, 2018 12:28:29 GMT -7 I’m right there with Ken on this one. That is one darn fine looking case.
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adam New Member Posts: 20	Pipe Box Project Apr 9, 2018 13:57:59 GMT -7 Peter likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adam on Apr 9, 2018 13:57:59 GMT -7 Thanks Peter.

bookbear New Member Posts: 24	Pipe Box Project Dec 23, 2018 16:58:35 GMT -7 adam likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bookbear on Dec 23, 2018 16:58:35 GMT -7 Beautiful work! I haven't had much time to get on here and scroll through the posts I've missed, so I didn't see it when it was originally posted. Mark

gwbruce Senior Advisor Posts: 163	Pipe Box Project Jan 4, 2019 6:57:17 GMT -7 adam likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gwbruce on Jan 4, 2019 6:57:17 GMT -7 I'm right there with Bookbear. I have no idea how I missed seeing this. You did a fantastic job and it really looks great. Just wish I had skills like that.
	PipeSmith - Scout, Stalker, Huntsman, Challenger (in process), also Springfield Rusticated, Pyro Mushroom various homemade pipes

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Pipe Box Project Jan 4, 2020 2:09:29 GMT -7

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Post by adam on Jan 4, 2020 2:09:29 GMT -7

Dec 23, 2018 16:58:35 GMT -7 bookbear said:

Beautiful work! I haven't had much time to get on here and scroll through the posts I've missed, so I didn't see it when it was originally posted.

Mark

Thanks! It is holding up really well. I throw it in my bag all the time. It’s been a great way to carry. Pipe is still perfect.

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Pipe Box Project Jan 4, 2020 2:12:21 GMT -7

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Post by adam on Jan 4, 2020 2:12:21 GMT -7

Jan 4, 2019 6:57:17 GMT -7 gwbruce said:

I'm right there with Bookbear. I have no idea how I missed seeing this. You did a fantastic job and it really looks great. Just wish I had skills like that.

Thanks! I’m about to build a jewelry box for my mom because she really loves the clean exterior design and the walnut. I’ve gotten a lot out of that walnut board. Doesn’t take much length when you resaw it.

gwbruce Senior Advisor Posts: 163	Pipe Box Project Jan 6, 2020 20:43:41 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gwbruce on Jan 6, 2020 20:43:41 GMT -7 I hand no doubt it will turn out fantastic. Be sure to post some pictures so we can see it when it’s finished.
	PipeSmith - Scout, Stalker, Huntsman, Challenger (in process), also Springfield Rusticated, Pyro Mushroom various homemade pipes

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