Pipe Valets?

[blackmouth210]

I won’t. Here is a quick second try. View attachment 83159

Looking good.
These are some on Etsy. It may help you to see similar designs as a finished product:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/776809...llery-1-30&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&bes=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/777797...llery-1-40&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&bes=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/907521...=sr_gallery-1-43&organic_search_click=1&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/859488...=sr_gallery-4-34&organic_search_click=1&frs=1


There are a ton more on Etsy if you need further inspiration.
I look forward to your results.

 

[Ephooriis]

Looking good.
These are some on Etsy. It may help you to see similar designs as a finished product:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/776809...llery-1-30&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&bes=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/777797...llery-1-40&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&bes=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/907521...=sr_gallery-1-43&organic_search_click=1&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/859488...=sr_gallery-4-34&organic_search_click=1&frs=1


There are a ton more on Etsy if you need further inspiration.
I look forward to your results.

The wife and I have gotten pretty fast in the software we use. So making any modifications are quite painless. I will keep you guys up on the progress and I am sure I will post a video on YouTube for one of these.

 

[Ephooriis]

Closer. Few changes I want to make.

 

[sfduke]

@Ephooriis
Looking good. Once you finalize design, if you decide to make more, please establish a "sales" account. Would love one here.

 

[crash71665]

Very nice design

 

[Bach6032]

@Ephooriis Bravo! If you decide to offer these to others, a small design suggestion: make the notch available in either lower right or lower left to accommodate both right- and left-handed users.

 

[pipedreams86]

Really cool @Ephooriis! that area for the jar is awesome

 

[Ephooriis]

@Ephooriis Bravo! If you decide to offer these to others, a small design suggestion: make the notch available in either lower right or lower left to accommodate both right- and left-handed users.

I can for sure flip the notch to the other side.

Really cool @Ephooriis! that area for the jar is awesome

Thanks

Not sure how I am feeling about the two slots in the top. One is just a bit to small for a pipe and one is to big. Debating adjusting those.

 

[PKT]

Live with it for a while and see how it works? I like the concept.

 

[sfduke]

Not sure how I am feeling about the two slots in the top. One is just a bit to small for a pipe and one is to big. Debating adjusting those.
View attachment 83414

Maybe one misc top slot plus the jar slot and main area. Basically one less divider.

 

[Alex]

Did Sedarcraft go out of business? I’ve been trying for two days to go to the website and it won’t come up. It says the server cannot be found.

 

[sfduke]

Did Sedarcraft go out of business? I’ve been trying for two days to go to the website and it won’t come up. It says the server cannot be found.

Seems the website is offline. Still in business. He was just finishing up the next batch of valet trays as of two weeks ago.

 

[Alex]

Seems the website is offline. Still in business. He was just finishing up the next batch of valet trays as of two weeks ago.

Good news! Because I am finally ready to pull the trigger on one!

 

[ColdSmoke]

Good news! Because I am finally ready to pull the trigger on one!

Same here.

 

[Bach6032]

That is nice. Please let us know what you think once you have it in hand.

@blackmouth210 OK...as promised. The valet arrived yesterday and I've had enough time to take it for a test drive.

(+) The marketing piece for this promised black walnut as the wood. I confess to having been a little skeptical, but it is walnut. And it's a handsome piece, to boot.
(+) The machining and finishing rates a solid B+. The thing appears to have been made with precision. The finish is a satin (photo will confirm).
(+) The price was appealing: $30.
(+) The right-hand notch works fine for me. I'd thought that a left-hand notch might be a good option but now that I have one in hand it probably makes little or no difference.

(-) The piece is on the smaller side. The smallest notch will accommodate a Bic lighter standing on end, but it won't fit any other way. The medium-sized area is fine for a plug knife or matches...not much else.
(-) A pipe will fit in the medium-sized area but not too comfortably.
(-) A minor issue is that the whole piece is very slightly cupped, meaning that it doesn't sit perfectly flat on my desk. Maybe after it acclimates to the office it'll settle down. If not, no big deal.

Given the above, I feel quite good about the purchase. Its primary use will be for cutting plugs and for shepherding errant bits back into their respective tins, jars or bags. It'll get the job done and look good while doing it.

 

[Yakster]

@blackmouth210 OK...as promised. The valet arrived yesterday and I've had enough time to take it for a test drive.

(+) The marketing piece for this promised black walnut as the wood. I confess to having been a little skeptical, but it is walnut. And it's a handsome piece, to boot.
(+) The machining and finishing rates a solid B+. The thing appears to have been made with precision. The finish is a satin (photo will confirm).
(+) The price was appealing: $30.
(+) The right-hand notch works fine for me. I'd thought that a left-hand notch might be a good option but now that I have one in hand it probably makes little or no difference.

(-) The piece is on the smaller side. The smallest notch will accommodate a Bic lighter standing on end, but it won't fit any other way. The medium-sized area is fine for a plug knife or matches...not much else.
(-) A pipe will fit in the medium-sized area but not too comfortably.
(-) A minor issue is that the whole piece is very slightly cupped, meaning that it doesn't sit perfectly flat on my desk. Maybe after it acclimates to the office it'll settle down. If not, no big deal.

Given the above, I feel quite good about the purchase. Its primary use will be for cutting plugs and for shepherding errant bits back into their respective tins, jars or bags. It'll get the job done View attachment 84119 and look good while doing it.

For sure that does look good. Much classier than the paper plate I used to cut my Revor plug this morning. I like the fact that it's not that big.

 

[blackmouth210]

@blackmouth210 OK...as promised. The valet arrived yesterday and I've had enough time to take it for a test drive.

(+) The marketing piece for this promised black walnut as the wood. I confess to having been a little skeptical, but it is walnut. And it's a handsome piece, to boot.
(+) The machining and finishing rates a solid B+. The thing appears to have been made with precision. The finish is a satin (photo will confirm).
(+) The price was appealing: $30.
(+) The right-hand notch works fine for me. I'd thought that a left-hand notch might be a good option but now that I have one in hand it probably makes little or no difference.

(-) The piece is on the smaller side. The smallest notch will accommodate a Bic lighter standing on end, but it won't fit any other way. The medium-sized area is fine for a plug knife or matches...not much else.
(-) A pipe will fit in the medium-sized area but not too comfortably.
(-) A minor issue is that the whole piece is very slightly cupped, meaning that it doesn't sit perfectly flat on my desk. Maybe after it acclimates to the office it'll settle down. If not, no big deal.

Given the above, I feel quite good about the purchase. Its primary use will be for cutting plugs and for shepherding errant bits back into their respective tins, jars or bags. It'll get the job done View attachment 84119 and look good while doing it.

Awesome. Thanks for the great review/info.
Overall, I'd say it's a terrific buy.

 

[sfduke]

Kraig at Sedercraft just announced the next batch will hit the website this Thu 1/7.

 

[blackmouth210]

Kraig at Sedercraft just announced the next batch will hit the website this Thu 1/7.

With colors!

 

[Bach6032]

Forget the valet, I want one a pipe maid.
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