Apache 2800 and 400 Chips (4 Viewers)

[QuailValley]

Looking to build a 400 Chip tournament set (400 chips in racks, dealer button(s), 2 decks of cards, and 10-12 plaques). Want to know if the Apache 2800 from Harbor Freight can handle that many or if I need to step up to the 3800.

I've seen there is lots of people with the 3800 (for 600-800 chip) or the Nanuk 910 (for 400-600 chips). But not a lot of information on the use of a 2800. Is anyone using the 2800? If so how do you like it? Will standard chip racks work or did you have to get a particular chip rack?

 

[PostalPoker2012]

Looking to build a 400 Chip tournament set (400 chips in racks, dealer button(s), 2 decks of cards, and 10-12 plaques). Want to know if the Apache 2800 from Harbor Freight can handle that many or if I need to step up to the 3800.

I've seen there is lots of people with the 3800 (for 600-800 chip) or the Nanuk 910 (for 400-600 chips). But not a lot of information on the use of a 2800. Is anyone using the 2800? If so how do you like it? Will standard chip racks work or did you have to get a particular chip rack?

I’m thinking of trying this out too, did you do it?

 

[Himewad]

Bumping an older thread because I just finished putting my heads up set into an Apache 2800 case (120 total chips). Overkill, for sure, but I wanted a nice place to store the chips, a card setup, plus the dealer button.

 

[Dodger]

Where did you pick up that DB? So sick!

 

[Himewad]

Where did you pick up that DB? So sick!

@Potsie1 made it for me. I have two, actually. One to display. They turned out fantastic.

 

[pnwpoker8]

Revisiting an older thread to share my results - I was able to make the 2800 work for 600 chips + accessories. 300 chips stacked in 2 layers. Plastidipped 4 coats on all foam pieces and am overall happy with the result.

Loading and unloading chips is a pain because the foam is nonrigid. I load racks first then chips after. The Apache case is a big upgrade for transporting chips compared to the bird cage.

 

[Booshme]

Looking to build a 400 Chip tournament set (400 chips in racks, dealer button(s), 2 decks of cards, and 10-12 plaques). Want to know if the Apache 2800 from Harbor Freight can handle that many or if I need to step up to the 3800.

I've seen there is lots of people with the 3800 (for 600-800 chip) or the Nanuk 910 (for 400-600 chips). But not a lot of information on the use of a 2800. Is anyone using the 2800? If so how do you like it? Will standard chip racks work or did you have to get a particular chip rack?

Apache 2800 here.
In case anyone’s wondering what it can look like here’s mine that I just did today. Fits 4 racks, 3 buttons, plaques and two decks. comfortably. My friends and I vape at the poker table, so I thought it’d get a laugh when I show em the dedicated Mr fog spot. I could squeeze in a couple more plaques for 12 total, or I could have designed so I could fit 3 groups vertically but I didn’t want that many. I hope you like it! I used 6 coats of PlastiDip and glued the upper layer to the lower.

I prefer this for more spontaneous smaller games than my Eylar that fits 600 chips plus a bank and everything else. I’ll include that photo too just bc I’m proud of it. Have fun everyone!

 

[PokerSenpai]

Looking for platidip advice if anyone has some. I've never done it before- and have several apache cases for chips that could use the treatment. Any advice for someone whose going to be attempting for the first time?

 

[JJDiamonds]

Looking for platidip advice if anyone has some. I've never done it before- and have several apache cases for chips that could use the treatment. Any advice for someone whose going to be attempting for the first time?

I just picked up some plastidip from walmart and gave the foam a couple coats. It worked well for me.

 

[muneyjordan]

Putting together a set for my little bro of Isle Chipcos— was thinking of a 600 chipset and hoping a 2800 would do the trick. Glad to see these setups and get some inspo.

Thanks all for sharing!

 

[GoJo_Dingo]

Apache 2800 here.
In case anyone’s wondering what it can look like here’s mine that I just did today. Fits 4 racks, 3 buttons, plaques and two decks. comfortably. My friends and I vape at the poker table, so I thought it’d get a laugh when I show em the dedicated Mr fog spot. I could squeeze in a couple more plaques for 12 total, or I could have designed so I could fit 3 groups vertically but I didn’t want that many. I hope you like it! I used 6 coats of PlastiDip and glued the upper layer to the lower.

I prefer this for more spontaneous smaller games than my Eylar that fits 600 chips plus a bank and everything else. I’ll include that photo too just bc I’m proud of it. Have fun everyone!

Eylar case, what size Apache case does that compare to?

 

[Swole_Shaggy]

Revisiting an older thread to share my results - I was able to make the 2800 work for 600 chips + accessories. 300 chips stacked in 2 layers. Plastidipped 4 coats on all foam pieces and am overall happy with the result.

Loading and unloading chips is a pain because the foam is nonrigid. I load racks first then chips after. The Apache case is a big upgrade for transporting chips compared to the bird cage.

Dumb questions since I’m about to get an Apache: Is the plastidip used to hold the pick and pull together after you’re done setting up your configuration?

How did you cut out the spots for your dealer button/accessories that aren’t a full foam square?