What Do You Carry Your Matches In?

[tomnernas2ndson]

I use an altoids tin

 

[ssjones]

@nevadablue - be sure to let us know how the T88 epoxy and blackening agent worked.

 

[tomnernas2ndson]

I use an altoids tin with a piece of sandpaper taped inside it. I work outside alot, hence the practical nature..

 

[hobie1dog]

Never use them, otherwise just the box they came in.

 

[ssjones]

Well, I did two things:
- Ordered the Amazon box, that will be handy for my pipe bag (where matches always come out of the boxes).
- I made a small mason jar match holder as pictured, but the none of the sandpaper that I have will light the Diamond matches (down to 150). It's easy to shake out a match and it will keep them dry in my workshop. Any idea on what would work for the striker? I could use the panel on the side of the Diamond box, but it won't last long so I was hoping there was a better alternative.

 

[xavkitsune]

I keep mine in a tin that I have set up with my tabacco as well for when I go to work that used to be a Mentats tin prop from the Fallout games.

 

[nevadablue]

Stick some sandpaper strip on the outside of the jar. Strike anywhere's will work on that. Watch that hole in the top! No sparks there!

 

[elbert]

I used to use matches while camping, so I didn't have to worry about the Zippo running dry. Kept 'em in an altoids tin with the matchstrip taped to the inside (actually that's my fire kit). Then I realized I can just put a stick in the campfire and light my pipe off that. So now I don't use matches.

 

[ssjones]

These are the only matches I can find locally. They won't strike on sandpaper. Guess I'll just stick to this box in a small tupperware container.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Al, the reason why they won't ignite on sandpaper is because they are phosphorus matches and will only light on the strip on the box (or a window pane where the friction is enough) which is impregnated with phosphorus. These are usually described as 'safety matches'.
It's the sulphur matches that ignite on sandpaper.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Looks like Al's supermarket is in a nanny state!
Personally, I don't like kitchen matches for lighting pipes- way too much wood is wasted, and it take 1.438 seconds more for the sulphur to burn off....