Do Jars Exist That Will Accommodate Round Tins?

[jravenwood]

Ive searched up and down on this site for an answer and googled my brains out. Are there jars that will accommodate round tins? I have some vintage tins, and Id like to make sure they stay fresh even in the seal happens to break. Otherwise are we just using food storage / vaccuum seal mylar etc? I know round tins usually hold their seal very well but still. I found a couple tins of Copes Escudo I want to stay fresh.
Thanks ::
Edited by jvnshr: Title capitalization.

 

[deathmetal]

Like, fitting the whole tin in the jar? I'd try mylar for that.

 

[jravenwood]

haha yeah! Fitting the whole tin in the jar... i feel like I have seen them somewhere. But I cant say for sure

 

[nevadablue]

Well, somebody makes them. But why not just vacuum seal the entire thing if you want it sealed. There IS a lot of discussion about tins rusting though.

 

[ericusrex]

Maybe a large pasta jar. Certainly plastic

 

[danielplainview]

I don’t know where you buy these, but my guy at the B&M gave me this canister. It’s for lane bulk but fits a round tin perfectly. (Bottom right.) air tight.

 

[danielplainview]

There’s also this method for jarring sealed tins. This guy is a genius!
https://youtu.be/9qaWKF8Pnr4

 

[jravenwood]

Yeah that bale top canister might do it...thats a start anyways. That video is probably the best for storing the REALLLY rare ones... heheh

 

[brightleaf]

Entertaining video, he kept me watching 'til the end.
Why are you wanting it in the tin? I think storing the tobacco in a jar would be the best. You could store the tin separately and the tobacco wouldn't degrade it from within. That way your tin and tobacco would be in the best condition for the future.
If you are storing it to resale in the future and and are worried about the seal drying out, what about applying a cheese wax on the outer rim? Cheese wax usually comes off cleanly in one piece, and is food grade.

http://www.cheesemaking.com/learn/how-to/waxing-cheese.html

That way you can keep the sealed jars in a low humidity environment, instead of trapped in a small space with moist tobacco. If one tin failed in the jar it would create a moister environment for the rest.

 

[wyfbane]

I'm not beating the piss out of my tins, losing tobacco in the process, just to cram them in a jar. That video was crazy.

 

[jvnshr]

https://www.pipesandcigars.com/p/acrylic-jar-humidor-humidors/1437573/#p-2527
I am not sure whether a tin can fit inside or not. You can check the dimensions.
Edit: Nah, I think it is too small for a tin.

 

[pappymac]

Check places like Hobby Lobby or Michaels. They may have bail type jars with a big enough mouth to hold the tins.

I have 4 bail jars I've stored tobacco in for 2 or 3 years. Just opened one that I filled with tobacco in 2014 and it is still fresh and moist. The key is to make sure the seal stays soft and pliable.

 

[jravenwood]

jvnshr - I did find some like that, which will accomodate tins.
Pappymac - Good call, or maybe the container store!
Brightleaf - Looking for something a little more secure but good thinking...ill post as I find more

 

[jravenwood]

https://www.containerstore.com/s/hermetic-acrylic-canisters/d?productId=10018773&q=jar
These perhaps although not glass...

 

[danielplainview]

The picture Javan posted looks close to what I have. It holds 7 tins.

 

[jravenwood]

Dave are yours glass or plastic? ANd thanks for the pics ::

 

[danielplainview]

Plastic with a rubber gasket

 

[jravenwood]

To follow up, these acrylic canisters from the Container Store were the sturdiest I found.
https://www.containerstore.com/s/set-of-hermetic-acrylic-canisters/d?productId=11005782&q=canister
There is also a very popular brand on Amazon called "Oggi" which are also sold at Bed Bath and Beyond. They look identical, however the container stores version is much more solid and burlier. The acrylic is twice as thick as the Oggi, and the gasket is twice as thick. Solid, tight closure as well. If someone reads this at some point and wants to put some round tins into Hyper Sleep, these are the way to go.

 

[fnord]

I've been storing my collectible tins in resealable Mylar bags in a very cool, dark basement.
After seeing these bail and seal jars from The Container Store I'm starting to have serious second thoughts.
Haven't seen a Ball, Mason or ersatz jar yet hoss enough to handle a traditional circular tin.
Thanks for raising the storage bar, Jravenwood.
Fnord

 

[jravenwood]

You are welcome. I figure in good climatic conditions you should only need to check the rubber seals on these every few years. Ill definitely be buying a few more.