Rolling Boxes, Machines & Trays
This collection covers the flat surfaces and storage that sit underneath the rolling process, 29 listings spanning metal rolling trays, bamboo and acacia wood trays, glass trays, tray and accessory gift sets and lidded wooden storage boxes. Brands stocked include Raw, G.Rollz, Elements, Cookies, Bulldog and Blazy Susan, with prices opening under £5 and reaching £29.99 for the largest bamboo tray and box combinations.
A tray is one of those items nobody buys until they have spent a month picking tobacco out of a carpet. Its job is containment. Raised lips around the edge catch loose tobacco so it can be tipped back rather than lost. A defined working area means papers, filters and grinder all stay within reach instead of migrating across a table.
Tray materials and how they differ
Metal trays
Pressed steel or aluminium with a printed enamel finish. These are the cheapest and the most practical. The surface is completely non porous, so anything spilled wipes straight off. The raised lip is usually deep enough to keep a full pouch contained. Most designs in this collection sit around £5 to £8.
Bamboo and wooden trays
Bamboo trays feel considerably better in use and they are quieter, which matters more than you would think when a metal tray is being scraped at a table. They are heavier, they sit still without sliding and they take up more shelf space. Wood needs slightly more care because it will absorb moisture if left damp.
Glass trays
Toughened glass trays are the easiest of all to clean and they do not scratch or stain from repeated use. They are also the least forgiving if dropped. A mini glass tray suits a desk or a bedside table rather than something carried around.
Plastic and hemp composite
Light, cheap and easy to slide into a bag. Hemp plastic composites are used by some brands as a lower impact alternative to standard plastic. The trade off is that a printed plastic surface will wear where it is scraped repeatedly.
Sizes and what each one suits
Small and mini trays are roughly the footprint of a paperback and are meant to be portable or to live in a drawer. Medium trays give enough room to lay out papers, filters and a grinder at once and are the sensible default for most people. Large trays are workbench sized. They earn their space if more than one person is using them or if you keep everything permanently laid out.
Storage boxes
A wooden storage box does the job a tray cannot, which is keeping everything together and out of sight when you are finished. The Raw Classic Wooden Storage Box and the Acacia Wood Slide Top box are both lidded units sized to hold papers, filters, a grinder and a lighter. Slide top designs open flat with no hinge to break. Some of the larger G.Rollz sets combine a bamboo tray with a matching box so the tray lid becomes the working surface.
Rolling machines and mats
Rolling machines use a pair of rollers under a fabric belt to produce an even cylinder without hand technique. They are sold in fixed widths, so a machine has to match your paper size. A 70mm machine takes regular papers and a 110mm machine takes king size. Rolling mats do a similar job with a flexible rubber or bamboo sheet instead of a mechanism. Neither was in stock in this collection at the time of writing, so check the wider smoking accessories range if a machine is what you are after.
Gift sets
Several G.Rollz and Raw listings here are gift sets rather than bare trays. A set typically bundles the tray with papers, filter tips and sometimes a small storage tin in matching artwork. They work out close to the cost of the components bought separately, which is why they sell well as presents.
Cleaning and care
Metal and glass trays need nothing more than a wipe with a damp cloth. Avoid abrasive pads on printed metal, because the artwork sits on the surface rather than under a lacquer on cheaper trays. Bamboo and wood should be wiped dry rather than washed. Never leave either standing in liquid. A wooden box benefits from being left open occasionally so any moisture inside can escape.
Age restriction and delivery
Smoking accessories are sold by Vapestore Direct to adults aged 18 and over only. Orders are age verified before dispatch. UK delivery is free on orders over £20, which most trays over the mid range will reach on their own. If you need to check a tray size or confirm what is included in a gift set, the team is on 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm.
Rolling tray and storage questions
What size rolling tray should I buy?
A medium tray is the safest default. It gives enough room to lay out papers, tips and a grinder at the same time without dominating a table. Mini trays are for portability or a bedside drawer. Large trays make sense if the tray lives permanently in one place or more than one person uses it.
Is metal or bamboo better for a rolling tray?
Metal is cheaper, completely non porous and wipes clean instantly, which makes it the practical choice. Bamboo feels better to use, sits heavier so it does not slide and is much quieter on a hard table. Bamboo needs a little more care because wood absorbs moisture if it is left damp.
Are there rolling machines in this collection?
No rolling machine was in stock when this page was written. The collection currently returns rolling trays, tray gift sets and wooden storage boxes. Rolling machines are sold by paper width, so if you do find one in the wider smoking range make sure it matches the papers you use.
What is the difference between a rolling tray and a storage box?
A tray is an open working surface with a raised lip to catch anything loose. A storage box is a lidded container for keeping papers, filters and a grinder together between uses. Several G.Rollz sets combine the two, with a bamboo box whose lid doubles as the tray surface.
What is in a rolling tray gift set?
It varies by set. Most bundle the tray with papers and filter tips in matching artwork. Some add a small storage tin. The product listing states the exact contents. Sets normally work out close to the price of buying the same components separately.
How do I clean a rolling tray?
Metal and glass trays only need a damp cloth. Keep abrasive pads away from printed metal trays because the artwork sits on the surface on cheaper designs and will scrub off. Bamboo and wooden trays should be wiped and then dried rather than washed. Neither should ever be left sitting in liquid.
Do I have to be 18 to buy rolling accessories?
Yes. Vapestore Direct sells smoking accessories to adults aged 18 and over only and every order is age verified before it is dispatched. Identification may be requested. UK delivery is free on orders over £20.