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Author: fjozn
Date: 2010-11-20 05:43
Just out of curiosity, how do you store your tube canes for a long period of time?
Do you split it or just leave it in the tube form?
Is there anything to take note for the storage location, besides the obvious moisture/mold issue?
I currently just put them in a box into my cupboard, where it's relatively dry. No problem so far but I'm just wondering if there is any other better or recommended way to do so.
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Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2010-11-20 14:46
I just leave my tube cane in a bag - box - jar - whatever; I haven't noticed any changes in the cane. I had a large quantity of cane I used over ten years stored in a cardboard box in the closet. Dry in the winter - more humid the summer. The cane was fine and aged well and was quite consistent.
Mark
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Author: Oboe Craig
Date: 2010-11-21 23:56
Ziplock bags.... or airtight plastic containers.
Each identifying cane source, date of purchase, in some cases can dimensions, ala 10.0 - 10.5 mm diameter.
There was a time when little bugs... bores of some sort were eating holes in the cane.
It is important to protect against that little pest.
Have not seen it for a long while, but I did see it and it ruined a couple pounds of cane... well bad cane, but all cane is bad until you've had it a decade or two.
Post Edited (2010-11-21 23:57)
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Author: johnt
Date: 2010-11-23 02:11
Dan Ross recommends cardboard boxes; the cane is organic & should be allowed to "breathe" Plastic bags prevent this air flow.
Best,
john
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