There ya go, wallbright sums it up nicely.
But as for wildcat:
But as for wildcat:
There can be no fear sir! Go forward with faith in the briar!! (-:
Usinq Mason Jars for Bulk Tobacco
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Exactly. This isn't rocket science.
Just remember to check the temperature and humidity every six hours to see that they remain within the common ranges. Use the standard conversion tables when accounting for your altitude. The ambient light should not exceed 900 lumens. It is wise to check the luminous flux measures reported on the package of your light sources. Latakias perfer to have classical music playing in the background while Va/Pers do better with baroque music. Of course, everyone knows that aromatics thrive with reggae or ragtime.
As always when jarring tobacco, stick to the basics! It's difficult to go wrong.
Philip. I have several jars of each. What do I do oh Philip-Wan-Kenobi ? Will my Lats go sour when I play the reggae too loud ? Or will my aromatics dry out while blasting Bach ? I also lent my Flux Capacitor out to this kid named Fly-something since he wanted to travel in time. How do I measure the luminous flux now ?
Thank you for your advice..
The humble padawan
The usual questions.
Think Surround Sound - multiple systems. You may have to build a guest house for the Va/Pers.
Never lend your Flux Capacitor!
......now i must rest.
That's fine, Jaysin -- we just like to have fun! We were all new smokers once,too, and had to learn this stuff.
Seriously, listen to what the guys here have to say. The mason jars are excellent long-term storage solutions, and they are simple and inexpensive. All I do is stuff mostly full of tobacco, heat the adhesive on the lids with a lighter, and then screw them on tight. I've done this for several years and have yet to have any problems whatsoever. You don't need to worry about classical music, but DO (in all seriousness) store them in a cool, dry place without direct sunlight hitting them.
Seriously, listen to what the guys here have to say. The mason jars are excellent long-term storage solutions, and they are simple and inexpensive. All I do is stuff mostly full of tobacco, heat the adhesive on the lids with a lighter, and then screw them on tight. I've done this for several years and have yet to have any problems whatsoever. You don't need to worry about classical music, but DO (in all seriousness) store them in a cool, dry place without direct sunlight hitting them.
Hi Guys, I know this is an old thread but had a question on the mason jar thing. I'm a new pipe smoker (well been smoking a tiny bit for the last 2 years). To put it into perspective I bought some bulk tobacco (around 16oz total of 5 different varieties) about 2 years ago and still have some left. I didn't know much and just kept it stored in the zip lock bags it came in. :D Of course now it's all dried out and nasty and I've been getting into it a bit more now and would like to do it right. Looks like Mason Jars are the way to go. My question is how many oz. fit per jar? and what would you guys suggest as far as a good size of mason jar to use to store tobacco for someone like me that doesn't smoke a whole lot. (i might light one pipe a day in the evenings 4 days a week)
Hello ice, Some blends pack tighter than others, but mostly I divide one pound of tobacco (16oz by weight) into
2 quart jars. One quart jar equals 32 fluid oz. I use the wide mouth canning jars and it helps to use a jar filler. A jar filler has a bowl like shape with a spout opening in the bottom that you set in the neck of the jars. You can get jars in 8, 16, or 32 oz sizes, and those equal 1 cup, pint, and quart. Mainly you want to get the jars as full as you can depending on how much of a blend you have. Packing is good, tobacco compresses very
well but you can get carried away and break the jar. I know cause I've done it. Good luck man.
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2 quart jars. One quart jar equals 32 fluid oz. I use the wide mouth canning jars and it helps to use a jar filler. A jar filler has a bowl like shape with a spout opening in the bottom that you set in the neck of the jars. You can get jars in 8, 16, or 32 oz sizes, and those equal 1 cup, pint, and quart. Mainly you want to get the jars as full as you can depending on how much of a blend you have. Packing is good, tobacco compresses very
well but you can get carried away and break the jar. I know cause I've done it. Good luck man.
tinner :
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Welcome to the forums, Ice!
I've found that a two-to-one ratio works fine - 2 oz tobacco to a 4-oz jar, 4 to 8, etc. With ribbon cuts you may have to moosh it in a little, but it works fine; flakes-n-cakes fit without any pressure. Bags are OK for a little while if you're actively smoking what's in them but they're no good for medium/long term storage. You'll hear it said many times - jars are cheap compared to what your tobacco costs, so go ahead and get some.
Cheers!
I've found that a two-to-one ratio works fine - 2 oz tobacco to a 4-oz jar, 4 to 8, etc. With ribbon cuts you may have to moosh it in a little, but it works fine; flakes-n-cakes fit without any pressure. Bags are OK for a little while if you're actively smoking what's in them but they're no good for medium/long term storage. You'll hear it said many times - jars are cheap compared to what your tobacco costs, so go ahead and get some.
Cheers!
as a point of interest - how does that flexible top process work - i always ignored it -
i use mason jars with the flexible top that pops - how does that work -
do you press the top down before closing tight allowing it to pop up at some stage after closing tightly ?
OR
leave the top in the up position as supplied & close tightly allowing it to do its thing after closing tightly ?
when you guys hear that pop - is it the top springing up or drawing down depending on which is the correct process above.
i use mason jars with the flexible top that pops - how does that work -
do you press the top down before closing tight allowing it to pop up at some stage after closing tightly ?
OR
leave the top in the up position as supplied & close tightly allowing it to do its thing after closing tightly ?
when you guys hear that pop - is it the top springing up or drawing down depending on which is the correct process above.
The canning jars are intended to work with water-bath canning, where hot water is used. The contents, jars, and lids are all heated, and as the whole shebang cools down, the contents contract and a vacuum seal forms.
Since we're not boiling our tobacco, the vacuum part of the seal is sort of an option - as noted above, some folks run their jars through the dishwasher right before filling them, and then as the jar (and the air inside) contracts, you get the vacuum seal going. Other folks don't worry about the vacuum part, and just screw the lid down tightly - the rubber on the lid forms a seal with or without the vacuum, as long as the seal and the rim of the jar are clean and free of debris. I've jarred a couple of tubs of Burley blends and a tin of Escudo (that one's not for long-term storage- I just needed a jar for a tin that I'd opened and wasn't going to smoke immediately) - so far, the seals have held up just fine, and even the ones that I'm getting into aren't drying out any more than my other bail-top jars.
When you can vegatables or tomatoes that pop (down) also lets you know the jars sealed.
If it doesn't pop then the contents need to be used soon.
tinner
If it doesn't pop then the contents need to be used soon.
tinner
I just did this a few days ago....Im a newbie... but this is how i did it...
I boiled the water in a pot. Turned off the flame. Put OPEN mason jars in the pot and let it sit for 10-15 minutes... i actually turned the flame back on slightly for under a minute towards the end to keep it warm...
I then took out the jars and screwed them tight.
I then poured boiling water over the tops for a few seconds to melt the wax seal of the cover and seal it...
And that's what i did...
Am i sure i did it right? NOPE!!
I boiled the water in a pot. Turned off the flame. Put OPEN mason jars in the pot and let it sit for 10-15 minutes... i actually turned the flame back on slightly for under a minute towards the end to keep it warm...
I then took out the jars and screwed them tight.
I then poured boiling water over the tops for a few seconds to melt the wax seal of the cover and seal it...
And that's what i did...
Am i sure i did it right? NOPE!!
For long term storage pack as much tobacco in as you can get, Ive seen people use a calking gun as a press, fill nearly to top, as your doing this soak your lids in "HOT" water, attach lids and as they cool, they will develop a vacuum seal in the jar like other have said. I pickle alot of veggies from my garden and that is how I develop a seal on the jars. There really is not a difference from Kerr, Ball and Mason jars, as long as the seal is intact you'll be fine.
No need to soak your jars in hot water or run em through the dishwasher. That just complicates things. Put tobacco in the jar and tighten the lid and you're good to go.
As Hawky sez, just tighten down the ring and you'll be fine. The seal material is soft enough that it will form an airtight seal, every time, at room temperature.
I've noticed, however, that the rings have become either thinner or softer, and I've had the occasional one strip when torquing it down.
I've noticed, however, that the rings have become either thinner or softer, and I've had the occasional one strip when torquing it down.
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