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I found and alternative to a BaccyFlap!
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<blockquote data-quote="DrumsAndBeer" data-source="post: 282586" data-attributes="member: 2403"><p>I contacted the artist Adam Olsen and here is his response to the question of how well they seal and maintain their seal. At 30.00, I think they'd be worth a shot, and wax can be used to tighten the seal.</p><p></p><p>...................</p><p></p><p>Hey Chris, thanks for the interest. Let me first say that these are more of an "inspired by" baccyflap than a copy as hand threading in wood is a skill that I have yet to master and quite likely never will. I can tell you that when I finish them the seal is quite tight, I rely on that fit to finish "carving" the outside of the top on the lathe, it can survive a "shake test" gripping one side or the other, and I did some drop tests on my prototype which didn't open on about 4 of 5 drops (but I wouldn't suggest dropping them). As far as longevity I have only recently begun making these, but I have other lidded boxes from several years ago with the same press fit that work as they did the day I turned them. </p><p></p><p>All that said there is a mysterious force I like to call the "will of the wood" which boils down to it being a beautiful, dynamic creature that can become finicky with drastic changes in humidity, temperature, etc. However, if it ever ceases to be useful as a tobacco pouch it makes a great ring case for the significant other.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps,</p><p></p><p>Adam</p><p></p><p>P.S. Forgot about the wax part, yes it does wonders in tightening up the seal if it gets loose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DrumsAndBeer, post: 282586, member: 2403"] I contacted the artist Adam Olsen and here is his response to the question of how well they seal and maintain their seal. At 30.00, I think they'd be worth a shot, and wax can be used to tighten the seal. ................... Hey Chris, thanks for the interest. Let me first say that these are more of an "inspired by" baccyflap than a copy as hand threading in wood is a skill that I have yet to master and quite likely never will. I can tell you that when I finish them the seal is quite tight, I rely on that fit to finish "carving" the outside of the top on the lathe, it can survive a "shake test" gripping one side or the other, and I did some drop tests on my prototype which didn't open on about 4 of 5 drops (but I wouldn't suggest dropping them). As far as longevity I have only recently begun making these, but I have other lidded boxes from several years ago with the same press fit that work as they did the day I turned them. All that said there is a mysterious force I like to call the "will of the wood" which boils down to it being a beautiful, dynamic creature that can become finicky with drastic changes in humidity, temperature, etc. However, if it ever ceases to be useful as a tobacco pouch it makes a great ring case for the significant other. Hope that helps, Adam P.S. Forgot about the wax part, yes it does wonders in tightening up the seal if it gets loose. [/QUOTE]
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