Your latest pipe/pipe tobacco purchase thread....

[rdomfoto]

Me too I'm at that point to open or not too open, should I jar everything or leave tins as is, such a quandry

I read that if you ensure your jar is clean and sterilized, you leave very little air space at the top, and then dip the top in paraffin wax, it will last just as long as if it was still in the vacuum-sealed tin (assuming it's stored out of the sun and in a cool location). Plus, you have the added-value of being able to visually check on it.

Is this accurate? If so, I have a few tins to do that to.

 

[Griz]

I gotta block Boswells site from my puter, I just bought not one but two pipes off the site.... Dang it, Pics will come upon arrival....

 

[Deadman's Point]

If you bought that weathered stone fishing pipe, you're off my xmas list.

 

[rdomfoto]

I gotta block Boswells site from my puter, I just bought not one but two pipes off the site.... Dang it, Pics will come upon arrival....

Please don't. I have to curtail my spending for a while so I need to live vicariously through you guys buying pipes!

 

[rdomfoto]

If you bought that weathered stone fishing pipe, you're off my xmas list.

I love that Lava Rock Nose-Warmer. Thank goodness it's sold already.

 

[Deadman's Point]

I read that if you ensure your jar is clean and sterilized, you leave very little air space at the top, and then dip the top in paraffin wax, it will last just as long as if it was still in the vacuum-sealed tin (assuming it's stored out of the sun and in a cool location). Plus, you have the added-value of being able to visually check on it.

Is this accurate? If so, I have a few tins to do that to.

Seems a bit over the top for me. I was given a few mason jars that were hand sealed without vaccuum when I first got into piping. They were a few years old, and there weren't any issues with moisture content or fermenting. If you want to get a bit sassy and put some vaccuum in them, just sit the mason jars in warm (not boiling) water for a couple minutes before sealing.

Jarring that tin after it has been as it is for the last 20 years probably ain't gonna do too much to it. Pop that tab and smoke it! I'm not one for nostalgia. :skew:

 

[rdomfoto]

I read that if you ensure your jar is clean and sterilized, you leave very little air space at the top, and then dip the top in paraffin wax, it will last just as long as if it was still in the vacuum-sealed tin (assuming it's stored out of the sun and in a cool location). Plus, you have the added-value of being able to visually check on it.

Is this accurate? If so, I have a few tins to do that to.

Seems a bit over the top for me. I was given a few mason jars that were hand sealed without vaccuum when I first got into piping. They were a few years old, and there weren't any issues with moisture content or fermenting. If you want to get a bit sassy and put some vaccuum in them, just sit the mason jars in warm (not boiling) water for a couple minutes before sealing.

Jarring that tin after it has been as it is for the last 20 years probably ain't gonna do too much to it. Pop that tab and smoke it! I'm not one for nostalgia. :skew:

It does sound a bit... OCD. But, as a home brewer, I've become so accustomed to sterilizing and going over the top with cleanliness that it also didn't sound unreasonable. Glad to know. I could also pull out my pressure canner if I really wanted to get that vacuum seal going LOL

 

[Whtwtrman79]

Yeah personally I feel it probably is what it is at this point, not gonna hold it for any nostalgia just need to smoke a few more bf delving into another tin

 

[Griz]

If you bought that weathered stone fishing pipe, you're off my xmas list.

I got the Oom Paul, and........................


Your Christmas list just got a lot shorter :blob:
Sorry man...

 

[hopzilla]

Griz, is that your second fishing vest pipe?

 

[Whtwtrman79]

Lol we need to send this man some baccy with all these new pipes

 

[Griz]

Griz, is that your second fishing vest pipe?

I am embarrassed to say, but yes it is.... Must... Block... That ... Site...

 

[Griz]

Lol we need to send this man some baccy with all these new pipes

NO, NO, NO.... Don't even think about it, Please don't.... Seriously, don't.... I can't accept....it's a long story, just take my word for it.

 

[Whtwtrman79]

Lol I will respect your wishes, however around here no means yes the same as yes means yes!

 

[hopzilla]

No means yes.
Yes means harder!

 

[gravel]

I read that if you ensure your jar is clean and sterilized, you leave very little air space at the top, and then dip the top in paraffin wax, it will last just as long as if it was still in the vacuum-sealed tin (assuming it's stored out of the sun and in a cool location). Plus, you have the added-value of being able to visually check on it.

Is this accurate? If so, I have a few tins to do that to.

Seems a bit over the top for me. I was given a few mason jars that were hand sealed without vaccuum when I first got into piping. They were a few years old, and there weren't any issues with moisture content or fermenting. If you want to get a bit sassy and put some vaccuum in them, just sit the mason jars in warm (not boiling) water for a couple minutes before sealing.

Jarring that tin after it has been as it is for the last 20 years probably ain't gonna do too much to it. Pop that tab and smoke it! I'm not one for nostalgia. :skew:

It does sound a bit... OCD. But, as a home brewer, I've become so accustomed to sterilizing and going over the top with cleanliness that it also didn't sound unreasonable. Glad to know. I could also pull out my pressure canner if I really wanted to get that vacuum seal going LOL

It seems OTT to me. You can visually inspect jars by looking at the button on top. Also, giving the ring another turn after the kids have seated themselves does the trick.

Sanitizing is sufficient unless sterilizing makes you feel better. FWIW I start with new jars and never reuse the lids.

 

[Grrrrr609]

Bought a lathe chuck too but forgot to take pic of it.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Bought a lathe chuck too but forgot to take pic of it.

Oh shit!!! Get it Dave!!!!

 

[Griz]

Bought a lathe chuck too but forgot to take pic of it.

Dang, you da man. I want to try makin pipes, but ain't got the kahunas to get supplies and try it... Looks like we will soon be seeing new Grrr pipes. Can't wait.

 

[thedismaltrade]

Sweet- grrr pipes LOL