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    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2008 edited
     # 1
    Hi,

    I just got my Toque order and can see I should be buying in Bulk. I am ordering Ten Gram Tins because I reckon they are pocket size, but still a little large, and you have to unscrew them which is good, but having a hole in the side like the ozona might be convenient for dumping it on your hand. Otherwise, maybe pinching is better ?.

    So now I am in search for a good snuffbox. I am curious what characteristics you all look for in your snuff boxes. I do have Oliver Twists boxes (and have thrown some out shamefully). They are plastic and 2" X 1.25" X 0.5". The lid is not that snug and so could fall off... maybe there is a way to make it tighter otherwise, do you see any reason one of those wouldn't work well? I love the Packard's box, something like that would be nice. Are there any other candy boxes etc...that would work well for a snuff box?

    If you use wood snuff boxes, don't they take on the flavor of the snuff?

    Thanks, Paul
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      CommentAuthorermtony
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2008
     # 2
    Re snuff boxes, Prof. Griffiths' site gives some useful pointers.

    Link
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2008
     # 3
    I just figured how to get the Oliver Twists to seal better. Since its soft plastic, you can just bend the sides of the bottom out wider and it seals better.
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      CommentAuthorbob
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2008
     # 4
    One problem with the oliver twist boxs not made to hold up for long. They work great as intended but will eventualy break if used as a snuff box over a small period of time. Which having a box break in your pocket can really stink.
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      CommentAuthormerdock69
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2008 edited
     # 5
    the way patrick (onefortheroad) seals his wood boxes seems to prevent the wood from either adding scents to the snuff or taking on scents from the snuff. i've carried mine for better than 6 mo. now and have no complaints.
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      CommentAuthorTroutstroker
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2008 edited
     # 6
    Yes, Patrick (onefortheroad) snuff boxes are great. I have an oak one I've used almost every day now since I bought it about 10 months ago last November. Still working & looking beautifully. I personally like to pinch from a box rather than use a dispensing hole. If you use a lot of heavy scented snuffs, your best but would be either silver or pewter. Unless you dedicate a wood box only for strong scents.

    There are a good number of seasoned snuff boxes available on ebay.

    Also silver snuff boxes are great. Look at this link, I have 2 just like PB452 and they are beautiful works of art. Also look at PB520, it has the turn style dispensing hole your interested in. Silver Snuff Boxes.

    Wooden Snuff Boxes @ SnuffStore

    These are a great style of wood snuff boxes with hinged lid. Hinged Lid Snuff Box

    Snuff Boxes @ mysmokingshop

    Snuff Boxes @ McGahey

    Snuff Boxes & bottles @ Rajeks

    check out these links below along with all the ones on the post of Silver Snuff Box. I can't vouch for these ones as I have not tried these yet. But they do ship worldwide and they do have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. So you can return for any reason.

    Snuff Box 1

    Snuff Box 2

    Snuff Box 3

    Here is the one Satyr bought & loves with a dispensing hole: Sterling silver with sapphire


    Here is the one @ SnuffStore you might be interested in. PB520



    Here is a close up of the snuff box I have that snuff store carries now. PB452



    Here is a better view of the flip hinged lid style boxes.

    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2008
     # 7
    I really like the one with the hole in the side. I don't like pinching because I make a mess. Guess they beat tic tac containers.
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2008
     # 8
    what do you think of this one?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=190196239845&Category=14082&_trksid=p3907.m29

    also saw this one:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=200255957147

    and I ordered this one: but who knows how it will work. Doesn't have a hole:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-STERLING-SILVER-IRISH-CELTIC-KNOT-SNUFF-PILL-BOX_W0QQitemZ330272563393QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330272563393&_trkparms=72%3A1234|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


    I emailed Patrick but got no reply yet.
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2008
     # 9
    really like that pb520 at snuffstore
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      CommentAuthormerdock69
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2008
     # 10
    I'm always leery of ones that I can't verify the seal on. At least if you order one from a reputable source you know that you won't have to worry about ending up with a pocket full of snuff at the end of the day.
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2008
     # 11
    I like the idea of a dosage hole, but 50 pounds is like how much money now, 100 bucks?
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      CommentAuthormerdock69
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2008
     # 12
    Yeah, about $93 bucks at today's exchange rate.
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      CommentAuthorTroutstroker
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2008 edited
     # 13
    The links I have put above for Snuff Box 1, Snuff Box 2 & Snuff Box 3 are from the same as your first link there on ebay, They do look good & they do have a 100% guarantee.

    Also the link you have for the vintage box, that is a super tiny box, 1 1/8 x 7/8 x 3/8. Would only hold about 1/2 hour worth of snuff. But if you like that one you should contact seller and ask how the lid stays shut. It looks like it doesn't have any way to stay closed securely?

    And think about ones like PB520, they are sterling silver so they are also an investment.

    The German Wood Snuff Boxes have a dispensing hole, that might be something your interested in. Look at comment #8 on the link. They sell these at the SnuffStore, look here

    Or you might just consider using a snuff bullet if you don't like to pinch.
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    fixin2, another thing to consider with a snuff box like the ones onefortheroad makes. If you just slide the lid open slightly, it works like a dispensing hole & allows you to tap some out to the back of hand rather than having to take a pinch.
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      CommentAuthorermtony
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2008
     # 15
    That's exactly how I often use them!
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2008
     # 16
    troutstoker, interestingly I found a bottle company that sells all sorts of vial things. They have plastic pill cases. They have vials for essential oils etc. I had forgot all about the little glass bottles that are like the base of the bullets or..... little tiny bottles like vanilla extract bottles and such. Yes, I do like the idea of just dumping it on the back of my hand. thats the way I have been taking it so far. I am trying to get one from onefortheroad, but he is not very fast on the emails with me. Maybe my emails come to him as spam or something.
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2008
     # 17
    troutstroker, yes, I do like the idea of Patrick Onefortheroad's box. I thought I ordered one but never got the paypal bill yet. slow goin
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2008
     # 18
    sounds like those german ones are hard to load..... I don't have a snuff funnel
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2008 edited
     # 19
    I showed my dholakia and toque bullets to a guy at work just before I went to the airport, and he thought I might have probs with the security. But I didn't have problems. I thought the fact the bullets were labeled might help as well. But I think a nice snuff box would be credible. Maybe more so than a bullet. Maybe I need to learn to pinch better without getting my fingers all dirty ... don't like getting my fingers dirty OR since I do often pick my nose anyways, just go ahead and get them dirty and clean them off in my nostrils... is that how people do it? thought I read that on here.
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      CommentAuthorSnuffbox
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2008
     # 20
    You can just use a piece of paper as a funnel. I wouldn't want one of those boxes you need a funnel to fill unless I could open it and wash it real good and dry it out first though. Who knows what is lurking in there.....
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      CommentAuthorSnuff Head
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2008
     # 21
    The German boxes do come apart as my quick photo shows....
      IMG_0595.JPG
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      CommentAuthorSnuffbox
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2008
     # 22
    I thought he meant the round silver one with the dosing holes. No problem filling the wood box. That looks a snap.
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    fixin2,

    You could try one of these:

    Snuff Spoon Bottle

    Snuff Spoon & Bottle #2

    Or if you can have a look here. Snuff Accessories @ Mr. Bills
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      CommentAuthorViking
    • CommentTimeSep 30th 2008
     # 24
    My favorite Italian snuff box.
    Italian Snuff box">Italian snuff box
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      CommentAuthorViking
    • CommentTimeSep 30th 2008
     # 25
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeSep 30th 2008
     # 26
    I picked up a pack of Altoids Smalls (peppermint) at Target and got this little can that slides open. I put some WE GARRETT Scotch Snuff in it today. Doesn't seem to leak.
  27.  # 27
    Viking,

    Thats a nice looking snuff box you got there. I like the coin edge it has to give you the grip you need to open it safely.
    • CommentAuthorfixin2
    • CommentTimeOct 1st 2008
     # 28
    is that snuff box a Rolex?
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      CommentAuthorViking
    • CommentTimeOct 1st 2008
     # 29
    Trout: thanks, yes it is really very nice, and the lid fits perfectly - a good deal at 12GBP incl postage! And fixin2 - he he nah, its a Snuffex :o)
  30.  # 30
    Really like the snuffbox!!!

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