Mason jars

woody · Subject: Mason jars Wed May 13, 2009 4:40 am

I'm in rural Canada. Need a few leads on where I can buy some of those spring loaded glass jars with the clamps on top. That's a poor description but I think you know what I mean.

I've got some Helmann screw top jars - but I've run out. I'm thinking I might be able to find some of these jars in Walmart - maybe Canadian Tire ? How do you cellar your's. Thanks

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Carlos · Subject: Re: Mason jars Wed May 13, 2009 5:05 am

It's hard to find those spring loaded jars today. They are more of an antique item. Or decorative. Most fellows jarring are using the Mason, Kerr, or Ball brand jars with the screw on lids.

WalMart, Farm & Home, Farm & Fleet, Tractor Supply Co., and many grocery stores will stock those jars in various sizes. Usually seasonal.

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beaupipe · Number of posts: 64 Registration date: 2009-02-21

woody wrote:

I'm in rural Canada. Need a few leads on where I can buy some of those spring loaded glass jars with the clamps on top. That's a poor description but I think you know what I mean.

I've got some Helmann screw top jars - but I've run out. I'm thinking I might be able to find some of these jars in Walmart - maybe Canadian Tire ? How do you cellar your's. Thanks

w

I believe they're known as 'bale-top jars'. You're better off with screw on tops, because there is far less leakage from them. I have no idea about where to find them in Saskatchewan, but your best bet is probably a hardware store or even a flea market/garage sale. Anywhere that has supplies for home canning--and there must be a place like that in Saskatchewan.

old_salt · Subject: Re: Mason jars Wed May 13, 2009 3:54 pm

here's a place to start
https://secure25.securewebsession.com/villagekitchen.com/mfg/arc/luminarc/jars/canning_jar_triomphe/triomphe_canning_jars.html

woody · Subject: Re: Mason jars Wed May 13, 2009 5:59 pm

many thanks oldsalt. Great link.

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Danish_Pipe_Guy · Subject: Re: Mason jars Thu May 14, 2009 5:47 am

I use Ball or Kerr brand mason jars. They're cheap and easy to find at any hardware store...

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HistoryMajor · Subject: Re: Mason jars Thu May 14, 2009 11:07 am

Canadian Tire has them for sure. Especially during canning season...which I think is right now, but don't quote me on that!

For whatever reason I feel like CT has an online store...but maybe not. Lots of places you can get them online if you're unable to make it into the city.

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Slow Puffs · Subject: Re: Mason jars Thu May 14, 2009 6:15 pm

I have found the "bail" or "spring" tops to be less reliable as well. My advice, stick with the screw top lids.
They look like they would give a great seal but for some reason it doesn't work that way, at least for me.

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BrAnt · Subject: Re: Mason jars Thu May 14, 2009 7:33 pm

Danish_Pipe_Guy wrote:

I use Ball or Kerr brand mason jars. They're cheap and easy to find at any hardware store...

Where did you get those little jars? They seem like they would hold about 2oz nicely. I raided my grandmother's kitchen the other day when I went home and grabbed a larger jar for some bulk bags but a nice small one would be more useful.

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Carlos · Subject: Re: Mason jars Fri May 15, 2009 3:38 am

The smaller wide mouth jars are often meant for jellies, jams, and marmalades. About half the size of those on the lower shelf of Dock's pic. They do hold 2oz perfectly when packed tight. During the canning season, I usually have a choice of half-pints, pints, quarts, and even gallons occasionally. Both narrow and wide mouth. Wide mouth jars are easier to fill. But be careful tightening the lids. You can over-tighten those large bands and they pop loose.

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BrAnt · Subject: Re: Mason jars Fri May 15, 2009 6:14 am

That makes sense. Thanks.

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old_salt · Subject: Re: Mason jars Sun May 17, 2009 7:52 pm

The small ones specifically are from the "Platinum Elite" series by Ball

http://www.kitchenkrafts.com/product.asp?pn=PG1605F&bhcd2=1242618431

Wall Mart carries them , probably cheaper there too.

woody · Subject: Re: Mason jars Fri May 29, 2009 3:30 am

Yup - Canadians - Wall Mart all sizes, and Home Hardware. I've got my dozen. Work like a charm - I don't have enough tobacco to actually dump into the jars as yet - but I'm gaining. Keep telling my wife prohibition is coming .. and she said .. "yeah - so is North Korea".

woody · Subject: Re: Mason jars Fri May 29, 2009 3:31 am

Danish_Pipe_Guy wrote:

I use Ball or Kerr brand mason jars. They're cheap and easy to find at any hardware store...

obviously Danish you're going to pass some of that along to your pipe smoking children. I think I'm going to have to start ordering by the pound.
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LtMac · Subject: Re: Mason jars Fri May 29, 2009 3:29 pm

I don't know if they are a national company or just a fixture in the Southern United States, but Fred's discount store had a mass mail advertisement this week that has 12 count pint or jelly jars for $6.99, 12 count quart canning jars for $7.99 (they come with lids). They also have 12 count lids for $1.00 and $2.00 respectively. I have no affiliation with them; I just thought I'd pass along what appears to be a good deal.

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