KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Does anyone know if they are allowing tools to be taken on planes within carry on luggage yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I was returning fron the PI with some good quality hole saws. They made me check them and i didnt have a suitcase so they just used a plastic bag. I guess they thought i might drill some holes in the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) TSA rules (though they will vary by country)- its not properly aligned by copy-and-paste, but you get the idea;). Make sure you check your cattle prod. Tools Item Carry-on? Checked? Axes and Hatchets NO OK Cattle Prods NO OK Crowbars NO OK Hammers NO OK Drills and drill bits (including cordless portable power drills) NO OK Saws (including cordless portable power saws) NO OK Tools (greater than seven inches in length) NO OK Tools (seven inches or less in length) unless otherwise prohibited OK OK Screwdrivers (seven inches or less in length) OK OK Wrenches and Pliers (seven inches or less in length) OK OK NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Security Officers. Back To Top Edited June 27, 2013 by RubberSideDown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED21 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 As I recall even nail cutters are a no-no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) I just want to take my 1/4 socket set back, love this set it has everything i need....and cant find another set like it in the US. any idea about hemostats? Or would they think id try and stab somebody with them? Edited June 27, 2013 by KRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I'd put it in checked baggage, you could try asking the check-in staff if it's allowable but most Asian airports are still using the 'no sharp anythings' rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 I'd put it in checked baggage, you could try asking the check-in staff if it's allowable but most Asian airports are still using the 'no sharp anythings' rules Thats a no go sir, im flying stand by so no checked baggage for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) think it will pass? Do the hemostats look threatening? Edited June 27, 2013 by KRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I suspect that the clamps won't pass muster, sharp and look too much like scissors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) I suspect that the clamps won't pass muster, sharp and look too much like scissors. i dont suppose i could point out to them, that i could also stab someone with a screwdriver eh? BTW I got this set at Homepro, same quality as Craftsmen. Bought it 10 years ago for 1200 baht, last week was at Homepro and they are now 2490 baht ! Edited June 27, 2013 by KRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shurup Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Screwdrivers are a NO NO even small with interchangeable bits, like those you would use on electronic, had a good set with me when traveling from Canada a few months back (I almost never have anything check in - travel light). They mauled over it when I went through security and after some consideration let me take the set, only to be confiscated in Hong-Kong before my connecting flight to BKK. As I think about it now, the same folks in HKG ALWAYS open my shower bag and look at my nail clippers but ALWAYS put it back and let me go. Nothing like that ever happened when flying trough Tokyo so that might be a better option for you. Your socket set doesn't loot threatening but those scissors like tools may not pass. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Screwdrivers are a NO NO even small with interchangeable bits, like those you would use on electronic, had a good set with me when traveling from Canada a few months back (I almost never have anything check in - travel light). They mauled over it when I went through security and after some consideration let me take the set, only to be confiscated in Hong-Kong before my connecting flight to BKK. As I think about it now, the same folks in HKG ALWAYS open my shower bag and look at my nail clippers but ALWAYS put it back and let me go. Nothing like that ever happened when flying trough Tokyo so that might be a better option for you. Your socket set doesn't loot threatening but those scissors like tools may not pass. Good luck. So your saying my toolset wont pass right, because of the interchangeable heads? so sharp isnt just classified as a sharp edge then, but also pointy. I'll keep the hemostats on the outside so they can seize them if they want, would have to throw them away anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 As some have said Airports do vary, but coming here from Heathrow I was stopped going through security and they confiscated my socket set same as yours, some small combo spanners and my gas soldering iron ( empty ). Now when i travel in the region with some tools I always wrap them well and put in checked baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Thanks, im not going to take the chance anymore...funny thing is i have a mini torch also. The tool set and a few other things will be up for sale in the classified section as a package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 think it will pass? Do the hemostats look threatening? geez mate, you say you love this set.!? Looks like you left it in the rain for a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I suspect that the clamps won't pass muster, sharp and look too much like scissors. i dont suppose i could point out to them, that i could also stab someone with a screwdriver eh? BTW I got this set at Homepro, same quality as Craftsmen. Bought it 10 years ago for 1200 baht, last week was at Homepro and they are now 2490 baht ! I would take my 2500 baht and get craftsman http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00935154000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics&AutoTools&sName=Mechanics%20Tool%20Setsmv=rr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 think it will pass? Do the hemostats look threatening? geez mate, you say you love this set.!? Looks like you left it in the rain for a couple of weeks. Your obviously not a tool guy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 think it will pass? Do the hemostats look threatening? geez mate, you say you love this set.!? Looks like you left it in the rain for a couple of weeks. Its 10 years old...and untouched for 3 years, left it in BKK when moved to CNX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 think it will pass? Do the hemostats look threatening? geez mate, you say you love this set.!? Looks like you left it in the rain for a couple of weeks. Your obviously not a tool guy! You should see my chest back in the states ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macknife Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I used to fly standby all the time. As soon as a seat was available I could check in cargo baggage, so just put it in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 I suspect that the clamps won't pass muster, sharp and look too much like scissors. i dont suppose i could point out to them, that i could also stab someone with a screwdriver eh? BTW I got this set at Homepro, same quality as Craftsmen. Bought it 10 years ago for 1200 baht, last week was at Homepro and they are now 2490 baht ! I would take my 2500 baht and get craftsman http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00935154000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics&AutoTools&sName=Mechanics%20Tool%20Setsmv=rr If i was in the US I would too !...But...we're in Thailand. This kit is good for on the road, you cant stick that Craftsman set in your gear bag, and Ive never been able to find another mini set like this that has everything it has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 You guys made me feel insecure about my tools so i took another pic...lol The first pic had the light from my peach curtains and 5 o clock sunlight on them. (plus i oiled off the surface rust ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 You guys made me feel insecure about my tools so i took another pic...lol The first pic had the light from my peach curtains and 5 o clock sunlight on them. (plus i oiled off the surface rust ) This pic isnt much better give photoshop a try :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 As I recall even nail cutters are a no-no. I had my wife's manicure set confiscated at BKK after X-ray of carry-on bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 This set rules !...I challenge someone to find another set that has everything this set has...in the same package size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsie888 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 You guys made me feel insecure about my tools so i took another pic...lol The first pic had the light from my peach curtains and 5 o clock sunlight on them. (plus i oiled off the surface rust ) This pic isnt much better give photoshop a try :-) You can't polish a turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Tough crowd- I'd better not post a pic of my 1/2" drive Chinese-made torque wrench. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 You guys use your tools or have them framed up? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 This set rules !...I challenge someone to find another set that has everything this set has...in the same package size. Sounds like advertisement now that you want to sell it in the "Bikes for sales" But i agree, its a nice set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 You guys use your tools or have them framed up? . You win but my money still goes on you getting knocked back at TSA. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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