Theluckyhand2
Two Pair
I’m curious of what everyone has going for them with at home poker chip storage? I’m starting to build quite a sizable collection and was curios for ideas that aren’t aluminum cases.
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There are all sorts of options, all with positives and negatives, and all discussed (and sometimes debated!) heavily in past threads.
Some terms to search the forums for:
Apache Case
Pellican Case
Versa Games Case
Birdcage
If you’re strictly talking home storage, people use:
Toolboxes
Cigar Boxes
Racks on Shelves
Various other creative solutions!
Hope that helps get you started!
Some terms to search the forums for:
Apache Case
Pellican Case
Versa Games Case
Birdcage
If you’re strictly talking home storage, people use:
Toolboxes
Cigar Boxes
Racks on Shelves
Various other creative solutions!
Hope that helps get you started!
tabletalker7
Full House
TKEUofM
Flush
I've found that four sets of steel wire shelves, 72x26x18, holds them just about perfectly. Ymmv, of course.
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Theluckyhand2
Two Pair
Wow I really like that allot. The showcase way they standout and how solid they fit that looks good
That’s pretty cool did you have that hand made
moose
4 of a Kind
What d'ya gonna do? I got more chips than tools.
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Theluckyhand2
Two Pair
That’s nifty. I’ve thought about doing that but was a little skeptical of trying it but now that’s a new perspective. Very nice
That’s different what type of stand is that??
Yes it does I really appreciate the Information. I like to see everyone’s ideas and solutions and how creative they can be
tabletalker7
Full House
WWhen all else fails make something that works for you. All I did was mount casters on the bottom of a Home Depot kitchen cabinet. Simple, easy, and effective.
I made them myself, still need to finish them with some stain.
If you are looking for something unusual, I’d suggest looking at local thrift stores and low-end antiques stores... Keeping your mind open to creative ideas.
After looking at a ton of options online, I found an old steel cabinet — maybe for printers or a machine shop.
The beauty of it is that the drawers are string enough to pull out almost all the way and tip out, without them falling. So I can really access the chips easily for sorting etc.
The drawers also can be removed all the way and carried to a table etc.
I customized them to snugly fit standard racks, using square dowels which I painted the same olive drab as the cabinet. I also added some nonskid material underneath, drawer liner used for toolboxes. This was probably unnecessary but it cleaned everything up.
After looking at a ton of options online, I found an old steel cabinet — maybe for printers or a machine shop.
The beauty of it is that the drawers are string enough to pull out almost all the way and tip out, without them falling. So I can really access the chips easily for sorting etc.
The drawers also can be removed all the way and carried to a table etc.
I customized them to snugly fit standard racks, using square dowels which I painted the same olive drab as the cabinet. I also added some nonskid material underneath, drawer liner used for toolboxes. This was probably unnecessary but it cleaned everything up.
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For home storage, I use chip trays/racks (some in birdcages, some not) kept in a closet with three reinforced shelves (chips in bulk are ridiculously heavy).
Racks go in Pelican-style Members Mark cases for transport.
Racks go in Pelican-style Members Mark cases for transport.
JScott
Flush
Where do you Canadians buy your racks/birdcages/cases from?
I had a nice order from discountpokershop all ready in my cart, but shipping was $60 USD for $150 in gear. I should have bought more from Brpro on my last order.
I had a nice order from discountpokershop all ready in my cart, but shipping was $60 USD for $150 in gear. I should have bought more from Brpro on my last order.
tabletalker7
Full House
JScott
Flush
Thanks, I've heard of them. I'll look at their racks.
It's really this I've been looking for:
$34 US
https://www.discountpokershop.com/versa-games-600pc-deluxe-poker-chip-carrier-gray-p-729.html
$180 Cad ... ffs
https://www.amazon.ca/Versa-Games-6...=1&keywords=versa+games&qid=1607714621&sr=8-4
mtl mile end
Flush
For about ten years, this unit was "on sale" at Sam's Club for $100. It looks like the sale is finally over:
https://www.samsclub.com/p/6-drawer-cabinet-in-club-item-956385/prod15550134
At least you won't be looking on amazon.ca:
https://www.amazon.ca/Seville-Classics-UltraHD-6-Drawer-Rolling/dp/B0072IFCCO
https://www.samsclub.com/p/6-drawer-cabinet-in-club-item-956385/prod15550134
At least you won't be looking on amazon.ca:
https://www.amazon.ca/Seville-Classics-UltraHD-6-Drawer-Rolling/dp/B0072IFCCO
philhut
Flush
I picked up one of these cases for my horse shoe chips...its a $49 tool box from Princess auto I posted a note about it in the cases forum. It will hold up to 2600 chips on racks, its portable so long as you can carry a few chips and its sized pretty much perfect for 1800 chips in the lower area and another max 800 on the top tray. This full set up allows for 4 decks of cards and dealer buttons/cut cards to be put in as well. On my way out in a few minutes to pick up a second to have for when my custom "sloth" chips are finished.
Of course I ordered more chips to fill it
Of course I ordered more chips to fill it
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I hope those latches are good and strong. That’s a lot of weight in one case.I picked up one of these cases for my horse shoe chips...its a $49 tool box from Princess auto I posted a note about it in the cases forum. It will hold up to 2600 chips on racks, its portable so long as you can carry a few chips and its sized pretty much perfect for 1800 chips in the lower area and another max 800 on the top tray. This full set up allows for 4 decks of cards and dealer buttons/cut cards to be put in as well. On my way out in a few minutes to pick up a second to have for when my custom "sloth" chips are finished.
Of course I ordered more chips to fill it
philhut
Flush
So far so good. I packed it with 2200 chips and cards etc and was holding it up in the air with pulling the weight up and down. the real hand holds are on the side though and are built into the steel of the case. any distance and I would carry itfrom there.
I absolutely love this case! I tried to Google but needed more filtering. Do you have a model number or can you share a link to this exact model somewhere? The relatively perfect fit of the racks in the main compartment is what I love so much!I picked up one of these cases for my horse shoe chips...its a $49 tool box from Princess auto I posted a note about it in the cases forum. It will hold up to 2600 chips on racks, its portable so long as you can carry a few chips and its sized pretty much perfect for 1800 chips in the lower area and another max 800 on the top tray. This full set up allows for 4 decks of cards and dealer buttons/cut cards to be put in as well. On my way out in a few minutes to pick up a second to have for when my custom "sloth" chips are finished.
Of course I ordered more chips to fill it
philhut
Flush
I was able to put 6 nice plaques (2 deep, 3 rows) btw the chips and the end of the case on both ends. the 3rd row of 6 racks basically locks them in from side to side. I am driving home with a 2nd case of the same right now for my custom set I'm waiting on.
Here is a link to a review I wrote about the other day
review
If you don't want to read and just want to buyred tool box
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philhut
Flush
Amazon 1000 chip birdcage $72 for china 70mm racks... I ordered the last packages of 68mm on amazon and can't order more. Only place I know that currently has them listed at least online is Straitpokersupplies.com. At Straitpoker the birdcage is more expensive but you can opt for 68mm racks for a upgrade fee. It was all this pricing and a wander through the hardware store that had me find that red case above. I just bought racks to fill it and am leaving the acrylic birdcages a rest.
I love this. If you’ve got a link to share I’d definitely pick one up.
TKEUofM
Flush
nomadland
High Hand
Can these trays be made in different capacities?
Yes! Those are custom made to fit the Ikea cabinett. Talk to @alecnetwoodworks about options. His stuff is awesome and he’s great to work with
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