Mason jar + screen lid for arboreal slings

[CBickert]

You just seemed annoyed to me that I was taking up precious thread space to ask such an elementary question that could have been resolved by reading a proper guide book. But I felt as if the book left me with the question that I had proposed.

And I do thank you for all of your answers and advice. It is much appreciated.
Looks like I have my answer from multiple sources. Thank you all.

 

[timisimaginary]

it just goes to show that even the best books aren't 100% correct or up-to-date. it's not so easy as just saying RTFM to every question, especially when the book referred to doesn't even answer the question, or contradicts the answer that was supplied. that's what these boards are for. i read 3 different books, all highly recommended ones, including the TKG, before getting my first T and still find lots of advice and answers on here that can't be found in any of the books. yes, there are certain really basic things that are covered everywhere, but the reason for these boards in the first place is to have a place to go to ask questions and get the most accurate and up-to-date advice.

as for the 32-oz deli cups, i used a large safety pin to create holes. i tried using the soldering iron, and even though it has a tapered tip, i felt like the holes were too big for a really small sling (1/2" at the time). for anything less than 1", i stick with pin-holes so i don't have to worry about escapes. they may be smaller, but you can poke 4x as many pin-holes and have the same ventilation that you would have with soldering iron holes. above 1" i think the T is large enough that soldering iron-sized holes are safe enough to use.

 

[Poec54]

it just goes to show that even the best books aren't 100% correct or up-to-date. it's not so easy as just saying RTFM to every question, especially when the book referred to doesn't even answer the question, or contradicts the answer that was supplied. that's what these boards are for. i read 3 different books, all highly recommended ones, including the TKG, before getting my first T and still find lots of advice and answers on here that can't be found in any of the books. yes, there are certain really basic things that are covered everywhere, but the reason for these boards in the first place is to have a place to go to ask questions and get the most accurate and up-to-date advice.

Stan's working on the 4th and final revision of the TKG, and we might want to give him some of our insights so he can make it even better. I think the first edition came about 20 years ago and some things may need to be tweaked.

 

[cold blood]

And I remember you posted on my thread a few weeks ago about my A. urticans being in a "monsoon" of spray. (even though I had just misted, a little too much I'll admit) I took your advice and let it dry out.

To be fair to poec, pretty sure it was me that referred to the monsoon. Just an expression I like to use. Maybe I am wrong and poec also used the term, I could be mistaken as I don't exactly have a patent on the term.

As for the holes in the deli cup, I have used a pin to make the vent holes, but they are so tiny I did worry that they didn't allow for enough airflow without putting A LOT of pin holes...it actually caused blisters on my fingers and was really time consuming.

I recently altered it a bit. I still use the pin to make the holes, but now I take a toothpick and put it through those minuscule holes and open them up a bit, making each hole a consistent size. Its still tight enough for even 1/2" slings, but I am now able to save time and sore finger tips by making fewer holes and still maintaining the same or better ventilation. I did this because I noticed that often the pinholes were small enough that many almost closed back up. I have been very happy with the "toothpick" results.

 

[Medusa]

Unfold a large paper clip, heat under a simple candle flame, and make holes in softer plastic like deli containers. Holes are small enough, no blisters on fingers, and works pretty quickly.

 

[cold blood]

no blisters on fingers, and works pretty quickly.

Unless of course I burn my fingers

Good idea though.

 

[pyro fiend]

I did this because I noticed that often the pinholes were small enough that many almost closed back up.

THIS...

This is the exact reason i used a paper clip. Thi softy pin would prob work... i spent hours using a thumb tack to make holes and always feels like they are almost closed up.. then id try burn holes but if u use those colored plastic tops you end uo with a tack with a 45 degree angle, even if you cool it a minute.. and it still seems like its small and id need to engulf the entire 32oz in holes... i actually did this.. and hated it. Then tried my paper clip and loved the hole size (not sure if works for 1/2 in tho but i used the larger ones so small ones would work) and its my new go too ^.^ i may have to try the toothpick thing tho! (Or find a full metal tack and use hemostats lol)

 

[Poec54]

To be fair to poec, pretty sure it was me that referred to the monsoon. Just an expression I like to use.

My comment was the goldfish analogy, after I saw the soaked cage. Once again, the tag team strikes!

 

[pyro fiend]

Unfold a large paper clip, heat under a simple candle flame, and make holes in softer plastic like deli containers. Holes are small enough, no blisters on fingers, and works pretty quickly.

I tried this and ended up with black holes lol.. and its a soy candle with eco friendly wick xD maybe i held it in there to long lol.. i found a happy medium with a bic and paper clip.. tho it was more work i should of used my torch lighter tho xD

 

[CBickert]

To be fair to poec, pretty sure it was me that referred to the monsoon. Just an expression I like to use. Maybe I am wrong and poec also used the term, I could be mistaken as I don't exactly have a patent on the term.

LOL now that you say that I think you are right. Anyways, goldfish or monsoon I took your guys advice and cooled it on the misting.

And poking tons of holes with a pin or thumb tac is the worst!! Makes my fingers hurt. I will definitely look into melting/ burning holes. But with my OCD they will all have to be the same. (don't really have ODC)

 

[pyro fiend]

LOL now that you say that I think you are right. Anyways, goldfish or monsoon I took your guys advice and cooled it on the misting.

And poking tons of holes with a pin or thumb tac is the worst!! Makes my fingers hurt. I will definitely look into melting/ burning holes. But with my OCD they will all have to be the same. (don't really have ODC)

dont we all have a secret OCD when it cones to the holes.. i know i completely trashed one cup because i was in a rush and instead of doing the rows one at a time in a virtical maner i did all 3 rows at once and the spaces began to shrink as i went up and i gave up doing it that way lmao it never looks the way it should if its not properly aligned lmao XD

 

[Poec54]

LOL now that you say that I think you are right. Anyways, goldfish or monsoon I took your guys advice and cooled it on the misting.

Good to hear. And also that you take our advice in the spirit it's meant, with a sense of humor. The hobby's a source of enjoyment and entertainment.

 

[timisimaginary]

i use a large-size safety pin for making small holes. the holes are larger than the holes you'd get from a needle or regular-sized safety pin (no worries about them "closing up") and the safety pin has more area to hold on to and press against so it doesn't hurt my fingers or give me blisters.