Mini mason jar

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Old_Salt

there was a thread about this a few weeks ago, The general concensus was that, the rubber seals on the bail top {wire style} did not last as long as those that came with the flat lids/rings.

Wow, how bout that! Live 'n learn

[BigFrankMD]

was in walmart last night, they have a decent selection of jars!

[Strangg1]

Originally Posted by RJpuffs

I wonder if the wire clasp pull-down type are more airtight than the screw on caps? Especially when opened every week to refill the pouch?

It is my understanding that the screw caps seal just as good and last longer. That being said, bail mason jars look much nicer. If you can get replacement seals for them fairly easily it might be the way to go if you display your tobacco collection.


~S

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Strangg1

It is my understanding that the screw caps seal just as good and last longer. That being said, bail mason jars look much nicer. If you can get replacement seals for them fairly easily it might be the way to go if you display your tobacco collection.
~S

I supposed repeated use (opening/closing) would loosen either type rubber seal. Bail wire type would be easier for periodic opening/closing, I would think. For long term (30 year?) storage - the screw on jar with a little oven toasting for vacuum creation makes sense.

[Arizona]

I've been using the large mouth glass Mason jars with screw-on lids for about a year now and find them easy to use. As soon as I buy my tobacco (I'm a one-blend smoker so buy it in bulk online) I pack it into the Mason jars, label it with the date with a Sharpie marking pen and store it in a cool dark place. As I type this I've got a dozen of these large mason jars firmly packed with my blend and couldn't be more pleased.

I've gone into "stockpiling mode" these days with the talk of outlandish taxation schemes on tobacco, etc. I plan to stock a huge amount of it to the point where soon enough I'll have all I'd ever need and won't have to worry about Big Brother's whims.

As a one blend smoker this is easy for me to do, not sure how others would do it other than to perhaps buy as much of their "top 5" favs as they can and store it in the same way.

From all I've heard these jars will allow storage of tobacco for many yeas if not decades.

[Alpedhuez55]

Originally Posted by Old_Salt

Walmart carries the BALL Brand "Platinum" collection which are really cool.

wide-mouth jars, short & squatty with squared off sides and silver colored lids& rings. gives a nice look to the cellar.

These are great for bulk blends. I have them in my cellar as well. Plus the mouth is big enough for you to dig a pipe in, which will not work in the mini jars.

[evazan]

I figured I would bump this post with some jars I just found and ordered. http://www.goodmans.net/get_item_bl-...mason-jars.htm

It is a good price and I like that they have a wide mouth. It will make it easier to fit my hands in to get out my tobacco. I'll post again when I receive them.

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by evazan

I figured I would bump this post with some jars I just found and ordered. http://www.goodmans.net/get_item_bl-...mason-jars.htm

It is a good price and I like that they have a wide mouth. It will make it easier to fit my hands in to get out my tobacco. I'll post again when I receive them.

Cool, must get some. Picking up Escudo coins becomes an adventure with smaller mouth jars