User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 12/11/2013 5:48:22 PM EDT
[#1]
In before postal inspectors destroy your shipments looking for blow.
If you've got a bag and a sealer, give it a try. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/11/2013 5:51:51 PM EDT
[#2]
Place the edge over a firm flat surface like a 2x4 wood and run over smoothly with a regular clothes iron on low.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/11/2013 5:54:17 PM EDT
[#3]
This is the best way I have tried to seal mylar.
http://sorbentsystems.com/hotjaw.html It is worth the money. It has 5 lines of seals in it. It takes several times to span a regular bag, but it works great. They are pretty tough units also, I have bought 2 and they both still work after many years now. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/11/2013 8:50:58 PM EDT
[#4]
I shelled out for one of these. I've been very happy with it, though I will say that if you want multiple seal lines, you have to hit the bag once per line. Hasn't bothered me in the least, though. It's "industrial strength" and has held up very well for several years with no sign of wear.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/11/2013 8:59:40 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Can you use a Rival type vacuum sealer to evacuate and seal 1 qt Mylar bags? Can't answer your question directly, but I do know that Mylar requires quite a bit more heat to seal than poly. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/11/2013 9:26:31 PM EDT
[#6]
Another option. Very easy with good results. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Remington-S5500-Anti-Static-Digital-Ceramic-1-Flat-Iron/14978527
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/12/2013 1:54:08 AM EDT
[#7]
Vacuum bags are engineered to preform a certain way in a sealer. Mylar isn't designed to pull a vacuum on in a standard vacuum sealer. Mylar is smooth on the inside while the Vacuum sealer bags have channels built in to allow air evacuation before sealing. I have seen videos on using a short piece of plastic drinking straw in the immediate area transverse of the seal for Mylar and it works ok.
I'd just manually press out all of the air that I could easily evacuate by hand and use an oxygen absorber before sealing with a clothes Iron. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/12/2013 3:01:06 AM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
This is the best way I have tried to seal mylar. http://sorbentsystems.com/hotjaw.html It is worth the money. It has 5 lines of seals in it. It takes several times to span a regular bag, but it works great. They are pretty tough units also, I have bought 2 and they both still work after many years now. If your wife has one, a hair straightener works beautifully well. They are cheap in most stores too. FerFAL |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/12/2013 11:18:59 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
In before postal inspectors destroy your shipments looking for blow. If you've got a bag and a sealer, give it a try. This is what I do. Works well with desiccant packs. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/12/2013 1:40:27 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Place the edge over a firm flat surface like a 2x4 wood and run over smoothly with a regular clothes iron on low. This. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/12/2013 2:21:01 PM EDT
[#11]
Some bag sealers might be able to seal the mylar, as mentioned it won't vacumn out the bag much.
For a known good seal the clothes iron and scrap 2x4 works quickly and easily. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/12/2013 2:34:53 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
This is the best way I have tried to seal mylar. http://sorbentsystems.com/hotjaw.html It is worth the money. It has 5 lines of seals in it. It takes several times to span a regular bag, but it works great. They are pretty tough units also, I have bought 2 and they both still work after many years now. Which one on that page do you use ? Also which bags do you use....? want to get started but not sure whats best.....Sorry TJ for mini Hi-Jack of thread |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/12/2013 3:39:49 PM EDT
[#13]
Oxygen Absorbers that fit the bags linked below.
7 mil, One Gallon Mylar bags. Very affordable. A great value. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/12/2013 3:51:06 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I shelled out for one of these. I've been very happy with it, though I will say that if you want multiple seal lines, you have to hit the bag once per line. Hasn't bothered me in the least, though. It's "industrial strength" and has held up very well for several years with no sign of wear. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/13/2013 6:21:47 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If your wife has one, a hair straightener works beautifully well. They are cheap in most stores too. FerFAL Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This is the best way I have tried to seal mylar. http://sorbentsystems.com/hotjaw.html It is worth the money. It has 5 lines of seals in it. It takes several times to span a regular bag, but it works great. They are pretty tough units also, I have bought 2 and they both still work after many years now. If your wife has one, a hair straightener works beautifully well. They are cheap in most stores too. FerFAL Or a 2x4 and a clothes iron.
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
