Lead on Mason Jars?

Conch Republican · 11-28-2012, 08:21 AM

OK - Would like to keep some good tobacco's on hand, but hate them drying out...Thoughts on Mason Jars and sizes, where to buy, etc?

I know there are lots of different opinions out there, but cool family room versus cool basement?

Thanks

Subvet642 · 11-28-2012, 08:28 AM

Usually, the supermarket has Mason jars.

Conch Republican · 11-28-2012, 08:30 AM

Thanks square - but do I need the rubber diaphram that they use or are they good as is?

Subvet642 · 11-28-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Conch Republican

Thanks square - but do I need the rubber diaphram that they use or are they good as is?

The gaskets are built into the lids.

xFreebirdx · 11-28-2012, 08:46 AM

All the dollar name chains around here have the jars/ seals and rings.

But for the older style jars with the wire snaps and glass lids. Only Family dollar has the rubber gaskets for them. Around here anyways.

To answer your question about reusing the rubber gaskets. You need to keep in mind that for canning. Vinegar and/or Pickling Salt and/or Lemon Juice is used for preserving. So it wouldn't hurt to play it safe and get new gaskets. Sealing lids and the rubber gaskets are very cheap.

xFreebirdx · 11-28-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

The gaskets are built into the lids.

When he said "rubber diaphram" I was thinking the old style with glass lids.

But either way they are so cheap lids or gaskets. I'd buy them

Subvet642 · 11-28-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xFreebirdx

When he said "rubber diaphram" I was thinking the old style with glass lids.

But either way they are so cheap lids or gaskets. I'd buy them

I didn't think they still made/sold the glass lidded ones anymore.

xFreebirdx · 11-28-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

I didn't think they still made/sold the glass lidded ones anymore.

No they don't sell them anymore. But you can still get the rubber gaskets for them.

never_enough · 11-28-2012, 09:34 AM

Check out all Marshalls and Homegoods stores around you too. I see them around here all the time.

Blak Smyth · 11-28-2012, 09:38 AM

Can prolly be found cheaper but...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-6-Bal...item20ccbfbb4a

shilala · 11-28-2012, 09:58 AM

They have glass bail jars at Walmart. The kind with a glass lid, white rubber gasket, and a metal bail that snaps down to hold the lid. I have a bunch of them I used for storing little flavored cigars.
They keep them with the kitchen storage cannisters and cookie jars and stuff like that. They're swanky now. Women get special stickers that you can write on with chalk and doll them up. It's all the rage.

Here's the link.

iaMkcK · 11-28-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I don't think my fat stubby hands can even fit in that damn thing

08-01-2013, 08:04 PM

Wal mart

Louistogies · 08-01-2013, 08:17 PM

Check Target to.

688sonarmen · 08-01-2013, 08:21 PM

Basement will work just fine. I jarred up all my square tins since I heard that they may lose the seal more than the circle tins and keep them all in a Rubbermaid basket in my closet. IMHO a fresh jar (they come sterile) is one of the best ways to store tobacco.

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Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,878 Trading: (60)	Re: Lead on Mason Jars? Thanks square - but do I need the rubber diaphram that they use or are they good as is? __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

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11-28-2012, 09:58 AM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Lead on Mason Jars? They have glass bail jars at Walmart. The kind with a glass lid, white rubber gasket, and a metal bail that snaps down to hold the lid. I have a bunch of them I used for storing little flavored cigars. They keep them with the kitchen storage cannisters and cookie jars and stuff like that. They're swanky now. Women get special stickers that you can write on with chalk and doll them up. It's all the rage. Here's the link. __________________

08-01-2013, 08:04 PM	#13
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688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Lead on Mason Jars? Basement will work just fine. I jarred up all my square tins since I heard that they may lose the seal more than the circle tins and keep them all in a Rubbermaid basket in my closet. IMHO a fresh jar (they come sterile) is one of the best ways to store tobacco.