I was thinking of possibly picking up some plastic snuff boxes but I was wondering which is better Mrsnuff or snuff house box. I will not be pinching only using as a tap box and also wondering how many grams do these boxes hold. What’s your opinion of these
I have quite a few of the black, round ‘smashbox’ containers I find nice when your working and don’t want to mess up a nice snuffbox. They used to be around 50 pfennig a-piece or so.
@Bacchus68 I have both of those and they are equally well made. I have used the Mr.Snuff one for both pinching and tapping and have had no problems. I have only used the Snuffhouse one for pinching but I have just checked the slide mechanism for tapping and it appears to be fine. The Mr.Snuff box is wider and shallower than the Snuffhouse box and resembles a shrunken business card holder. I prefer the Snuffhouse box for reasons of personal taste and also because - as the snuff depletes during the day - there is less surface area of the snuff in contact with the air. Depending on how quickly you go through the snuff that may be completely irrelevant. As for how much they hold I have not actually measured that. I simply spoon in what I want from the storage container. I am sure there are others here who can help you with that info. I hope that helps.
I have one of the MrSnuff boxes and it has been a daily companion for most of a year. It’s quite tough and has handled much more abuse than I would have initially thought. Well worth the price. The Snuffhouse boxes are the same just a different size, I haven’t got one yet, but will be getting 2 on my next order. My only complaint is moist snuff tends to get wedged in the hinge area and makes it hard to close, sometimes. Not awful, just annoying. My box will hold 5-6 grams comfortably. More if I pack it some.
I have all 10 of them ,I fill them with a couple days worth, when they empty I put some other snuff in them. I like the snuffhouse.org boxes, I carry them on my belt with zippo lighter holster. to keep track of what is in them I tape a hand written label to the lid. I mostly use these with the side slide tap out. And if they get lost no big deal unlike sterling silver boxes that cost several hundreds or some other prized antique box you would go frantic if lost or damaged .
I’ve got four of the Snuffhouse boxes and they have been very good so far. Both the side slider for tapping and the lid for pinching have nice tight seals and happily stay shut for a whole day’s jangling around in a trouser pocket. Like @bigmick said about the Mr Snuff boxes, they can get snuff caught behind the hinges meaning the lid doesn’t quite shut flush. A quick tap on the hinge side usually dislodges it all, and to prevent it I tilt the box towards me before opening (although if you’re just tapping this shouldn’t effect you much). The plastic is quite thick and rigid, they don’t bend when you apply pressure so I think they’ll prove to be quite long lasting
I just got these from the “Dollar Tree” 10-2 ounce little tubs that seal tight for $1.00 Perfect for pinching with my fat fingers
I thought that I would add a link from “Dollar Tree” http://www.dollartree.com/Sure-Fresh-Mini-Storage-Containers-10-ct-Packs/p304193/index.pro If you have one near you, you can order them from the web and pick them up at the store without paying shipping “Pretty Cool”
These were obtained at Walmart in travel section the bins near toothpaste… 2 for 97 cents in a pack … Screw top … Air tight and smooth on the inside with no crevasses … Seals up just right for snuff… Think designed for women’s cosmetics… They are called IGO TRAVEL JARS … Saw em in seven colors…
The mrsnuff plastif snuff boxes are great. I have more waiting to get ordered and some snuffhouse boxes as well. As I posted the other day I lost another one which is upsetting but ok cuz they are inexpensive in comparison to other snuff boxes. Definitely order some!
mr.snuff box is great. Ideal size for me. I also like snuffhouse box too but mrsnuff box is ahead. These boxes re exactly what i need. I will add to my shopping cart more for my next order.
I ordered the snuff house boxes. They are really good. I don’t pinch but I do open them and spoon out the contents so I can get a good amount. Very sturdy and great size for traveling with. I am really enjoying them
I’ve had a Mr Snuff plastic box for a while, I just got a Snuffhouse box I like the smaller size but the quality’s not as good as the Mr Snuff box, Sharp parting edges and visible sprue from the molding, a sharp protruding hinge pin. Fit seems pretty good on the lid, I’m sure it will work fine. I’m probably a little over critical being in that field.
I just got my Snuffhouse box today. It’s a wonderful little tool. The lit is somewhat difficult to open but it is brand new, I’m sure use and time will cure that. It fits a very good amount of snuff. It’s much safer than buying a $100 antique one and losing it. For snuffers on the cheap, it’s a good choice.
In ten month I had worn out 2 snuffhouse boxes, The slide door only takes a couple thousand openings. I believe I got my moneys worth; Just order 4 more. Still waiting on the chrome plated ones.
In ten month I had worn out 2 snuffhouse boxes, The slide door only takes a couple thousand openings. I believe I got my moneys worth; Just order 4 more. Still waiting on the chrome plated ones.
Really!? That isn’t something that I would have expected. I didn’t expect an heirloom piece but not an average 5 month lifespan. You did get you’re money’s worth, though. They are at a very reasonable price.
I’ve also had the slide piece fail on two of those plastic boxes. A shame as I tend to use them for tapping out of rather than pinching (in my work environment I really want to be putting fingers in my snuff!). The wider, flatter Rococo boxes seem to stand up to the hammering rather better.
@ermtony i took of the sliding piece and fix the pin. I think you try this because all 3 boxes i have, had loose pins under the sliding pieces.
@linguist On mine it looked like a piece of the plastic had actually snapped off. I guess that part was just a bit thinner than on the Rococo boxes. I couldn’t find the tiny pieces that had come adrift so all those two boxes are good for now is glueing the slide on permanently and using them for pinching from. No a major problem.
I just glued the side on and I’m much happier. It was leaky and loose and I’m more of a pincher/shoveller, anyway.