Built Another Pipe Rack

[briarfoxx]

I worked in an antique refinishing shop long ago. Every piece of furniture we refinished would be sealed with shellac as an insurance policy to make sure the old finish, if there was some still hiding, would not interfere with the new topcoats and sanding sealers we used.

Shellac is an amazing sealer that is very forgiving in the event that there is something on the wood that would cause the lacquer to have issues with adhering. It also dries ridiculously fast so you can build up coats quickly, and it sands smoothly. Lacquer also sands nicely, but in my experience it takes longer for it to cure before you can give it a good sanding.
I have done a few items using shellac as a sealer and topcoat and they come out looking great, the only issue is shellac will come off if you get alcohol on it so thats why I top my racks with lacquer.

That is some expert advice! I never would have guessed that reason. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all of my questions. Your pipe racks are beautiful. I hope to make some of my own someday.

 

[revnatorade]

That is some expert advice! I never would have guessed that reason. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all of my questions. Your pipe racks are beautiful. I hope to make some of my own someday.

Thanks. Feel free to reach out on questions you may have. I'm always happy to help out.

 

[AroEnglish]

The next rack I'm working on will have leather that I will have dyed myself. Once the dye drys you wipe Atom wax over it, let it dry then buff it to a nice shine which also seal the leather.

Can you give us a hint on what the next one will look like?

 

[revnatorade]

Can you give us a hint on what the next one will look like?

Those are the templates
And here's the link to its current state.

A Sneak Peek at my Next Rack. :: Pipes Accessories

In honor of the upcoming St Patty's day I decided that my Peterson St Patricks day pipes needed a themed rack. So here it is. The Three Leaf Clover pipe rack. Is is not complete just yet. So I will post pics on St Patty's day of the final reveal. On a side note. I have more St Patty's day...

pipesmagazine.com

 

[briarfoxx]

Thanks. Feel free to reach out on questions you may have. I'm always happy to help out.

Thank you, I appreciate that!

 

[AroEnglish]

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Those are the templates
And here's the link to its current state.

A Sneak Peek at my Next Rack. :: Pipes Accessories

In honor of the upcoming St Patty's day I decided that my Peterson St Patricks day pipes needed a themed rack. So here it is. The Three Leaf Clover pipe rack. Is is not complete just yet. So I will post pics on St Patty's day of the final reveal. On a side note. I have more St Patty's day...

pipesmagazine.com

Thanks! How many racks have you made?

 

[revnatorade]

Thanks! How many racks have you made?

This will be the third rack. Next rack is going to be huge! Hold 50 plus pipes probably. And will have doors with Museum glass in them so I can show off my pipes and to keep the UV away from my precious stems. Lol.

 

[briarfoxx]

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That's most of them. I also have the Peterson 1912 Iceberg set but it currently sits in my safe.

I got caught up with the wood questions and forgot to comment on your Pete Geek mugs. Did you get those from the current order going on or did they do a previous one? I put in an order for the round belly in green. They look great on your shelf. I can’t wait to see mine in person.

 

[revnatorade]

I got caught up with the wood questions and forgot to comment on your Pete Geek mugs. Did you get those from the current order going on or did they do a previous one? I put in an order for the round belly in green. They look great on your shelf. I can’t wait to see mine in person.

The current order. They are very nice mugs, you're gonna love it.

 

[briarfoxx]

The current order. They are very nice mugs, you're gonna love it.

Nice, yours came fast! I can’t wait. I love Deneen mugs.

 

[revnatorade]

Nice, yours came fast! I can’t wait. I love Deneen mugs.

I didn't realize how many of them I owned until it showed up. Then I started looking at the different mugs that I owned and loved.

 

[FLDRD]

Amazon. WSOOX 1/4 Inch Shank Horizontal Crown Router Bit for Woodworking (R:1-1/2") Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/gtp8MMQ

I own one now thanks to your post and link.
I might even use it sometime!