Can you carry on tools

But any tool with a knife is not permitted in hand luggage so Kevin would need to pack his fishing tool in checked luggage. Thankfully the TSA are sensible enough to let you pack a tape measure in your carry on bag. Dixie wanted to bring a large metal clamp on to the plane. The TSA said that the 7 inches rule applied. Large heavy clamps must be packed in your checked bags because you could use them as a bludgeon.

Max asked about packing pruning shears, the TSA said that while they were not banned they recommended packing them in checked luggage because the final decision rests with the TSA officer on the ground. These types of power tools can only be packed in checked bags. They must be free of fuel or traces of fuel. Shirley wanted to bring sewing tools in her hand luggage. Needles are good to go in carry-on bags. You can bring an empty toolbox in hand luggage and hold luggage. Just sometimes specific tools inside.

Make sure any large toolbox complies with your airine size limits. When packing tools for travel it all comes down to whether the tool is a potential weapon or not.

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The general rule is that any tool such as a screwdriver longer than 7 inches from end to end must be checked in. However, given that there is also the general rule of not being able to carry on sharp items and the fact that the security screening officer makes the final decision about whether or not you can carry something on, I recommend you to put all tools in your checked in luggage. A separate rule applies to scissors which can be carried on if they are under 4 inches long from their pivot point.

Given that screws are sharp — and sharp items are generally prohibited from carry on luggage — check them in. The same applies for nails, of course. However, you will be better of just checking them in as well. And, the same applies to all other hardware such as metal brackets, washers, metal wire, and so on. As you can see above, in most cases, you will have to check your tools and hardware in.

The notable exception being hand tools shorter than 7 inches and scissors with blades shorter than 4 inches. However, I recommend checking in even those — as well as any screws and other hardware you might have — in order to save yourself potential hassle at the security check. After all, the general rule is that sharp items are not allowed onboard and the final decision is made by the individual officer screening you.

The one thing that you MUST carry on, though, are spare batteries for your cordless power tools. One last tip: if for some reason you decide to carry on tools, make sure that you arrive at the airport early enough to have enough time to go back from the security check to the check-in counters in case the security staff determines that you must check the tools in.

I am about to travel overseas. Since these are brand new in unopened boxes will it be ok to take both closed boxes in checked luggage? Or do I need take the batteries out and take them with me in my carry on?

Just take the fuel tank and carb off and carry it on or purchase a brand new replacement fuel tank and carry that on. Make sure the batteries you are carrying on have a manufacturers label with the mAh value printed on them. I managed to use the zipper of my case to break open the battery pack, then the batteries inside had the mAh printed on them and they let them in 6x mAh each. I had a very bad experience with jet star, I packed my tools, and batteries separate, as this is what I understood.

I got back, and unpacked there were no batteries.