Windwalker’s Chipping Journey in Pr0n0grAph1C Detail (39 Viewers)

[Pinkdan]

My chip assistant of the past two years is moving back to Chicago, so I’m stuck with the impossible task of finding / training someone new. She’s been building a comprehensive reference manual, much to my surprise / delight. An example of the contents below. Bless her heart.

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Do you provide benefits? Asking for a friend…

 

[Gear]

Step 6 makes me sad. Tape around barrel #2 and #4 instead, so the notch/cut-out doesn't get so f#$&ed up by the tape.

 

[Windwalker]

Step 6 makes me sad. Tape around barrel #2 and #4 instead, so the notch/cut-out doesn't get so f#$&ed up by the tape.

Excellent tip!

 

[Josh Kifer]

Snug-Fitting TRK Chips in Paulson or Unique Racks

If you collect TRK chips, one of the challenges you've probably faced is how loosely even minty chips fit in Paulson or Unique racks, even if they're chalky-minty. Which make deeper stacks of them wobbly and dangerous for the chips. For almost a year, I've been experimenting with a way to solve the issue, including trying to get a TRK-specific rack manufactured. I've tried everything from felt pieces, to cardboard to extra chips, to 3D-printed chip spacers from our very own @One Eyed Dollar .

The answer was staring me in the face every time I opened my utility drawer in the kitchen.

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Because they're soft and have a lot of give, they work just as well for minty chips as they do for bike tires. It makes a clean, super snug fit, as you'll see below.

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Here they are with some dead mint TRK chips.

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The racks stack beautifully because of the snug fit. Enjoy!

So, those bumpers are amazing for Milling. Great way to grip a chip without damage in all sorts of tasks. Just swap them out periodically as the plastic will soften. But in a rack, that's good forever. I buy them in bulk. Hahaha

 

[ImCrossland]

My chip assistant of the past two years is moving back to Chicago, so I’m stuck with the impossible task of finding / training someone new. She’s been building a comprehensive reference manual, much to my surprise / delight. An example of the contents below. Bless her heart.

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I’ll let my fiancé know we’re moving back (to her) home. Finally, a job I’m qualified for!

 

[chipinla]

My chip assistant of the past two years is moving back to Chicago, so I’m stuck with the impossible task of finding / training someone new. She’s been building a comprehensive reference manual, much to my surprise / delight. An example of the contents below. Bless her heart.

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Step 10… mail chips to @chipinla

 

[moechar]

My chip assistant of the past two years is moving back to Chicago, so I’m stuck with the impossible task of finding / training someone new. She’s been building a comprehensive reference manual, much to my surprise / delight. An example of the contents below. Bless her heart.

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I been looking for a new job. Hahaha

 

[Sprouty]

I been looking for a new job. Hahaha

Teach him some poker while you're at it!

 

[moechar]

Teach him some poker while you're at it!

I can barely play myself

 

[chicubs1988]

My chip assistant of the past two years is moving back to Chicago, so I’m stuck with the impossible task of finding / training someone new. She’s been building a comprehensive reference manual, much to my surprise / delight. An example of the contents below. Bless her heart.

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I too am moving back to Illinois this summer (August), however I have a bunch of leave time that I have to use (or lose it)...I'm a fast learner and the possibility of getting a peek behind the curtain is intriguing.

 

[TheDuke]

Step 6 makes me sad. Tape around barrel #2 and #4 instead, so the notch/cut-out doesn't get so f#$&ed up by the tape.

Correction, use of any tape is saddening.

The best method is shrinkwrap.

Step 5. Shrinkwrap the entire rack so there's no movement of the barrels.
Step 6. Add box cover and shrinkwrap again.
Step 8. Shrinkwrap the bubble wrap.
Step 10. If you have multiple racks, shrinkwrap them into one solid unit (with an additional layer of bubble wrap covering the entire brick).

 

[Sprouty]

Correction, use of any tape is saddening.

The best method is shrinkwrap.

Step 5. Shrinkwrap the entire rack so there's no movement of the barrels.
Step 6. Add box cover and shrinkwrap again.
Step 8. Shrinkwrap the bubble wrap.
Step 10. If you have multiple racks, shrinkwrap them into one solid unit (with an additional layer of bubble wrap covering the entire brick).

This is what I do.

 

[Suited Connector]

Step 6 makes me sad. Tape around barrel #2 and #4 instead, so the notch/cut-out doesn't get so f#$&ed up by the tape.

Or just use painters tape, peels right off.

 

[davislane]

My chip assistant of the past two years is moving back to Chicago, so I’m stuck with the impossible task of finding / training someone new. She’s been building a comprehensive reference manual, much to my surprise / delight. An example of the contents below. Bless her heart.

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awesome. would be a great resource for all chippers to have a step by step guide how to pack chips in boxes and or without boxes. the only caveat i would add is to use masking / painters tape as it easily comes off unlike packing tape.

 

[Bill_Man618]

I’ll be your assistant if you move to Florida! Can’t quite justify the move to LA, but if you feel inclined to enjoy that Florida sunshine and those juicy Florida private games you’ve got an assistant already trained who will ensure your chips are properly photographed and stored.

 

[rjdev7]

I can barely play myself

I can vouch for this.

Hell of a dealer though!!

 

[Saoliver]

I can vouch for this.

Hell of a dealer though!!

@Josh Kifer meetup, Victor played fine… once he figured out what a qualifying low was.

 

[moechar]

I can vouch for this.

Hell of a dealer though!!

Hey didn’t I free roll your cash game for 30 minutes and leave with an extra $100!!

 

[Windwalker]

Correction, use of any tape is saddening.

The best method is shrinkwrap.

Step 5. Shrinkwrap the entire rack so there's no movement of the barrels.
Step 6. Add box cover and shrinkwrap again.
Step 8. Shrinkwrap the bubble wrap.
Step 10. If you have multiple racks, shrinkwrap them into one solid unit (with an additional layer of bubble wrap covering the entire brick).

I’ve seen this technique, and am personally not a fan of it, it’s very hard and annoying to unpack. But I know a lot of people use it, and it definitely does keep the chips safe.

I like the modification of using painter’s tape.

 

[TheDuke]

I’ve seen this technique, and am personally not a fan of it, it’s very hard and annoying to unpack. But I know a lot of people use it, and it definitely does keep the chips safe.

I like the modification of using painter’s tape.

Yeah, it can definitely be a huge pain to unpack. One extra helpful step is to mark the end of each length of wrap with sharpie so it's easy to spot for the recipient.

 

[Windwalker]

After over a year of hounding the manager at my local Goodwill about calling me about any chips that might come in, and several clothing donations later, I struck gold. (Price has been obscured on purpose — they do not know how to price these things.)

 

[kmccormick100]

After over a year of hounding the manager at my local Goodwill about calling me about any chips that might come in, and several clothing donations later, I struck gold. (Price has been obscured on purpose — they do not know how to price these things.)

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That breakdown looks useless for your stakes, let me help you with those

 

[coolcustomer123]

Price $9.99?

 

[daschuck77]

After over a year of hounding the manager at my local Goodwill about calling me about any chips that might come in, and several clothing donations later, I struck gold. (Price has been obscured on purpose — they do not know how to price these things.)

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Get the fork out of here! PHENOMENAL SCORE!

 

[jr8719]

After over a year of hounding the manager at my local Goodwill about calling me about any chips that might come in, and several clothing donations later, I struck gold. (Price has been obscured on purpose — they do not know how to price these things.)

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Shit alive! Insane.

 

[Lil Tuna]

@coolcustomer123

 

[Gear]

Holy sh...

 

[liftapint]

OMG. A dream set for me, no doubt. Congrats.

 

[Windwalker]

Teach him some poker while you're at it!

Truth.

 

[Organista1]

Nice! That’s all I look for when I go to swap meets, a chance that I find something no one knows about. What a score