Bird Cage for 43mm Chip Racks - Found Them! (1 Viewer)

[Old State]

A few years ago I purchased a set of 43mm BR Pro ceramic chips. At the time the only available solution to carry these in a bird cage was to use the Apache Chip cases.
https://www.apachepokerchips.com/product/apache-poker-chip-rack/ ….And I think now Justin has them. So that’s what I did. Standard sized bird cages for 39mm chip racks were all that were available.

I recently went back to the Bank Supply website and noticed that they had not one, but two options for bird cages that hold 43 mm chips and the racks. A standard and heavy duty model. Still being skeptical I called them up and asked for the internal dimensions which they sent. After seeing that I placed the order. They also carry the racks, but I elected to go with the BR pro racks to be 100% sure they would fit the chips I had.

I’m happy to report that the racks and the birdcage work together! The two piece racks that Apache and Justin sell work well and are great for a standard birdcage, but I was sometimes annoyed by having the two pieces.

I’m not quite sold on the BR pro racks as they are a bit wobbly, but again I bought them to be 100% sure. Bank supply sells racks but they’re more than double the cost. I’m wondering if Chipco racks would work better.

Not sure if this is well known right now or not. Anyway, I thought I’d share this with everyone as this was an issue a few years ago..

https://banksupplies.com/large-bird-cage-style-10-tray-acrylic-chip-carrier-840-87815

 

[Baldeagle9]

So Justins 43mm racks will also work in this bird cage?

 

[Old State]

So Justins 43mm racks will also work in this bird cage?

I’m not familiar with his racks. I had thought they were similar to the Apache racks in that they were designed to get 43mm chips to fit in a 39mm bird cage. If that is the case, this bird cage is bigger

 

[AlbinoDragon]

Could you lift the clear lid off the assembly and measure the inside dimensions across the opening for us? That would tell which racks would fit in this.

Thanks in advance. I've got Justin 43mm racks for my CPC 44mm chips and would really like to have a proper cage to hold them and this might be exactly what I'm looking for if it truly is large enough for them.

 

[ekricket]

How many screws are in the bottom?

I know, out of context thread incoming

 

[mugenpowr]

How many screws are in the bottom?

I know, out of context thread incoming

The banksupplies bird cages have no screws. They’re just one big piece

 

[ekricket]

The banksupplies bird cages have no screws. They’re just one big piece

Can you take a picture? Curious to see if it’s machined out of one piece? Or maybe printed or extruded? Sounds intriguing!!

 

[joeyshin]

Apache/matsui racks also fit birdcages

This is a standard 39mm birdcage with matsui 43mm racks

 

[joeyshin]

Apache/matsui racks also fit birdcages

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This is a standard 39mm birdcage with matsui 43mm racks

Okay I just read through op and see you were trying to not use these. Hahah

 

[mugenpowr]

Can you take a picture? Curious to see if it’s machined out of one piece? Or maybe printed or extruded? Sounds intriguing!!

I’ll take a photo tomorrow morning

 

[Old State]

I added the felt pads

 

[Old State]

Okay I just read through op and see you were trying to not use these. Hahah

The other issue I have with the Apaches racks is that they are so brittle. When I ordered them two came smashed. My table is over a carpeted area but I’m pretty sure if you dropped on in a hard surface they would break. They almost feel like they’re gonna break when I put them together and close them.

 

[joeyshin]

The other issue I have with the Apaches racks is that they are so brittle. When I ordered them two came smashed. My table is over a carpeted area but I’m pretty sure if you dropped on in a hard surface they would break. They almost feel like they’re gonna break when I put them together and close them.

I agree. I switched most of my racks to Justin’s. They just feel more durable and with a cover I can store them sideways in Apache cases

 

[mugenpowr]

Can you take a picture? Curious to see if it’s machined out of one piece? Or maybe printed or extruded? Sounds intriguing!!

 

[Cratty]

I have a few 43mm sets in justin racks in the versa 1000 acrylic bird cages. They have 3 screws as well, but likely not going to fit full size racks.. good find on the larger size!

https://a.co/d/1uJ71Zu