Mini mason jar

[RJpuffs]

Wifey brought home something interesting.



A mini mason jar with the wire clasp/rubber stopper. She filled it with nutmeg before I could get my hands on it - she calculated it holds about a couple of oz. I think it will hold a normal sized flake lengthwise, the current occupant (nutmeg) has prevented any experimentation.

Given I pop open tins like a crazed monkey and end up with dozens of ziplock baggies, and finally end up with dried out or "what the heck is in that bag" baccy, I like the idea of these smaller mason jars just for holding the currently-in-use stock. They are small enough to carry in a pocket instead of a pouch, weird perhaps, but doable.

Upon further interrogation/bribery she gave up the supplier, for about $5+ each jar - has anyone found these cheaper elsewhere?

[Old_Salt]

I've got bundles of extras in the garage, the 1/2 pint size is great for 2 oz. tins. and the pint size is good for 4 to 5 oz. depends on how tight you pack it.
these use the standard size spin on rings & lids.
If you want em, PM me W/adx & I'll set you up with some of each size.


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[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by RJpuffs

...They are small enough to carry in a pocket...

Very cool little jar.

I carried glass around in my pocket until something happened that made me think I'd best not ever carry glass around in my pocket. I'd rather risk dry tobacco than... whatever.

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Very cool little jar.

I carried glass around in my pocket until something happened that made me think I'd best not ever carry glass around in my pocket. I'd rather risk dry tobacco than... whatever.

Hmm never thought about that! Still, could put the jar inside a rollup pouch

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Old_Salt

I've got bundles of extras in the garage, the 1/2 pint size is great for 2 oz. tins. and the pint size is good for 4 to 5 oz. depends on how tight you pack it.
these use the standard size spin on rings & lids.
If you want em, PM me W/adx & I'll set you up with some of each size.

Thanks, PM enroute.

[Old_Salt]

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[Strangg1]

I use small Mason jars with great suceess. The Ace Hardware in my area carries them for about $7-$8 for a dozen. Works very well, and the tobacco stays fresh I'm told (I've only started storing them in the jars the past could of weeks).


~S

[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.

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Old_Salt

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Big jars, a years supply at the (limited) rate I get to smoke.

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Strangg1

I use small Mason jars with great suceess. The Ace Hardware in my area carries them for about $7-$8 for a dozen. Works very well, and the tobacco stays fresh I'm told (I've only started storing them in the jars the past could of weeks).
~S

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?

[weetone]

I wonder if the wire clasp pull-down type are more airtight than the screw on caps?

That's what I've been wondering too, but I would imagine that either would work fine...

[joed]

I use the mason jars with the screw cap for all my open tobaccos - I also bought a vacuum machine that will reseal the jars about a zillion times before the rubber ring finally gives out - the tobacco stays as fresh (or fresher) than the original tins.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by joed

I use the mason jars with the screw cap for all my open tobaccos - I also bought a vacuum machine that will reseal the jars about a zillion times before the rubber ring finally gives out - the tobacco stays as fresh (or fresher) than the original tins.

You got a zillion-x Mason jar vacuum machine resealer AND a Technivorm coffee maker?

Dag, Joe... are you Batman?

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by joed

I use the mason jars with the screw cap for all my open tobaccos - I also bought a vacuum machine that will reseal the jars about a zillion times before the rubber ring finally gives out - the tobacco stays as fresh (or fresher) than the original tins.

Well no doubt a vacuum sucking thingie would give a nice seal

Perhaps the wire clasp also provides a good seal? Screwing a cap on would depend on the size of your biceps for a tight fit. Wimpy dudes like me ... well ... the leverage of the wire against the rubber cap would probably induce more ergs than the rubberbands I call muscles.

[Old_Salt]

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?

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.