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Sale New racking system! (2 Viewers)
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I've gotten some feedback, which I encourage 
! This is my first product. Some think the nuts with suits on the top are a little "goofy". Here are some nuts and links you can order to make it look a little more sleek Hex nuts , Smooth nut (threads are 1/8ips you can force M10 threaded nuts on them but I don't recommend it). I may order some in bulk and include them on future purchases, but would add a 2$ per rack so I'm on the fence. Also someone's base was not level to fix this you can actually pull the plastic cube at the base off by turning it righty tighty while pulling it off then using a level surface push the down on the whole rack into the position that levels the rack. It should hold itself in position but if it keeps slipping out of level you can use a drop of super glue. Keep the feedback coming!
! This is my first product. Some think the nuts with suits on the top are a little "goofy". Here are some nuts and links you can order to make it look a little more sleek Hex nuts , Smooth nut (threads are 1/8ips you can force M10 threaded nuts on them but I don't recommend it). I may order some in bulk and include them on future purchases, but would add a 2$ per rack so I'm on the fence. Also someone's base was not level to fix this you can actually pull the plastic cube at the base off by turning it righty tighty while pulling it off then using a level surface push the down on the whole rack into the position that levels the rack. It should hold itself in position but if it keeps slipping out of level you can use a drop of super glue. Keep the feedback coming!
Pinkdan
Straight Flush
OP
OP
The black line I drew is at 5.75inch. It would be close but it may look extra sharp because the lip on the black lid would make it to the black rack making the top look all black. You can't go wrong with the short rack though
ChipTalker
Flush
For anyone that has the golfball tubes here is what it looks like.
I opted to go short after the comparison with some smooth nuts.
Here is the result with a 20K starting stack (30 chips + bounty) I really like them, great job @ProperPokerPlayer .
I opted to go short after the comparison with some smooth nuts.
Here is the result with a 20K starting stack (30 chips + bounty) I really like them, great job @ProperPokerPlayer .
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Excellent pics thanks . Also all the racks will now include the smooth nuts, no extra charge. You can put on the top for a sleeker look or on the bottom of you want make it lower profile. If you want enough to do both then it's an extra 2$ per rack.
If you already bought a rack and want smooth nuts I'll send them to you for free but you have to pay shipping. If you buy another rack or some tubes I'll include the nuts to upgrade your already owned rack for free.
. Also all the racks will now include the smooth nuts, no extra charge. You can put on the top for a sleeker look or on the bottom of you want make it lower profile. If you want enough to do both then it's an extra 2$ per rack. If you already bought a rack and want smooth nuts I'll send them to you for free but you have to pay shipping. If you buy another rack or some tubes I'll include the nuts to upgrade your already owned rack for free.
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@dizzyChipper is one of the chippers to thank for the low profile/sleeker top nut option and inclusion in future racks. His input plus seeing his felt pad and nut mod helped inspire the change and include in new sets. This rack display is still an ongoing project open to input (But still finished enough and worth it to buy now 
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Let's call it efficient instead of lazy. But I may make you read this paragraph 2 tall 10 racks costs 18$ shipping is 14 more so 32$. What tubes do you have? The tall rack is kinda designed for either the tall 50chip aluminum I sell or the tall clear tubes I sell. Some of the other tubes are too short. I don't want to send you racks you can't wind up using. He's is another chippers picture of his 3 golfball case in the tall and he wound up switching to the short rack. If you switch to the short rack prices are the same. Your racks will come with updated top nuts that look a little sleeker
I have the Uline 1.5" tubes...
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These are the tubes I sell they should be very similar to the Uline tubes. As long as the 6" that Uline lists it's tubes is correct then the tall rack will look nice
. Also these pics have the nuts I'll send with your racks. Haha 
but I do appreciate the nuts pron from @Himewad. PM me a shipping address and any other questions and I'll get some set on there wayAttachments
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Well where were you when I was ordering all the hardware?!? Good idea I'll look into it. I've compiled some nice feedback; please nobody feel shocked or bamboozled if a new version of these racks come down the line and you like them more. I'll also offer a nice discount if you have already bought one of these early models.
joseywales
Straight
For an additional cost, you could add a carousel feature?
I removed the ball bearing piece of a wooden chip carousel and added it to this rack and it works really well. I actually did it two of them so far. Different methods, because I had different carousels, but it shouldn't be too hard to add a hole to the center of the bottom of this rack and add simple ball bearing spinner. I tried to upload my video, but don't have the correct programs for that.
I just hacked it quickly with stuff I had on hand. I drilled a hole into the center of the rack base, but just short of going all the way through. I tried various automotive fasteners I had, but the best solution was trimming down a small drywall anchor, pushing it through the round disc, then the ball bearing pieces, and into the center of the rack. Then I just slowly tightened the right length screw, which added enough tension to hold the pieces together and retain it in the base, without hindering the smooth action.
The second one was done slightly different, but it's funny how well the cheap drywall anchor is holding these in place. But brother, if the first unit I put together comes apart, 20 ball bearings will be spilling everywhere! I need to remove that drywall anchor for a more permanent solution.
I removed the ball bearing piece of a wooden chip carousel and added it to this rack and it works really well. I actually did it two of them so far. Different methods, because I had different carousels, but it shouldn't be too hard to add a hole to the center of the bottom of this rack and add simple ball bearing spinner. I tried to upload my video, but don't have the correct programs for that.
I just hacked it quickly with stuff I had on hand. I drilled a hole into the center of the rack base, but just short of going all the way through. I tried various automotive fasteners I had, but the best solution was trimming down a small drywall anchor, pushing it through the round disc, then the ball bearing pieces, and into the center of the rack. Then I just slowly tightened the right length screw, which added enough tension to hold the pieces together and retain it in the base, without hindering the smooth action.
The second one was done slightly different, but it's funny how well the cheap drywall anchor is holding these in place. But brother, if the first unit I put together comes apart, 20 ball bearings will be spilling everywhere! I need to remove that drywall anchor for a more permanent solution.
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@joseywales you're not the first to mention the carousel feature. That's enough to get me tinkering. I think I'll try make it so it's a click in or screw in addition. Trying to do it for less than 4$ a unit. I'd like to see your mod pics either in this thread or PM me.
joseywales
Straight
OK. I sent you an email with a short video of the first one yesterday. The second one, I didn't want to drill into because it's not as clean and don't want to press my luck.
For the modification:
- you need to take off the leg caps and add shorter screw decorative caps, like a T-nut cap, but plastic would be less expensive and it only needs to hold weight when the carousel is lifted. They need to be as flat as you can get and still permit the carousel to spin. Too high and you'll be able to see underneath the rack, and the carousel, and that won't look good. A T-nut is short and can be turned to where it doesn't stick out, as my round caps do. These plastic decorative screw caps are $.20/each and possibly less if you purchase bulk.
Decorative Caps
- This bottom shows the disc and the screw-on caps I found at the hardware store, just to get it done. In between the disc and the rack is a set of 20 ball bearings which are sandwiched between their metal covers. It's not great because there's nothing securing them, other than the plastic wall anchor and screw for tension. It works fine, but I'd be leery of picking up the carousel, without one hand underneath it. I can improve on that, but just wanted to test the concept and I use materials on hand.
- this shows the bearing clearance underneath and you can see the bearings unit.
Here you can see a slight break through the plastic
- this shows the other set I used. This was comprised of 3 discs and only 5 ball bearings that came recessed into one of the disc. I used the same wall anchor concept, only I use just the pointy end of the anchor and didn't run a screw in. The rack just sits on top, because I don't want to screw into another rack just yet. You can see the top and bottom, then how it looks underneath (I simply remove the leg caps, because they don't clear the carousel. It's a bit high for my test though and I might remove one of the discs and see what happens, but will likely just attack for real, with all new parts, then reassemble these wooden carousels I have sitting on my table!
joseywales
Straight
Duh, how about the money shot???
joseywales
Straight
Thanks. Like I said, this was just a hack with materials on hand to see if I liked the carousel feature on these and I do. I'm sure you'll come up with something simple and more aesthetically pleasing
ekricket
Royal Flush
Put red and black numbers on the tube caps, and a green 0 one.
joseywales
Straight
empty, the tall carousel is 9.24oz The carousel I use add about 2.5oz
joseywales
Straight
uh...what? Not sure what you're saying, but I might like it!
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Loving the low pro version.
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