Can I bring my building tools on a flight as carry on?

[codyb88]

I'm flying to Denver tomorrow and this is the first time I've ever flown anywhere and want to know if I can bring my building tools with me when I fly. I'm talking mini screwdrivers, wire, scissors, wire cutters etc. would I be permitted to bring these items considering they're all less than 7 inches long?

 

[Mechanical Andrew]

As long as your wire doesn't make a bomb and you don't have a gun in your case, you're fine.

 

[KenD]

The scissors and wire cutters might be a problem in the carry on luggage.

 

[Spencer87]

The scissors will be a no go for sure, As will the screwdrivers... Wire cutters as well, and probably even the Kanthal. Best bet is to check it all. But if you are not sure, go through security with it all and if you can not bring it they will let you leave and check it.

But I can guarantee that most will not be Okay, I used to work in an airport.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

In checked baggage.

I was stopped at Dalles and they said no hardware (pliers, cutter) in carry-on. I assume it universal and I did want to get on the plane...

 

[Debadoo]

I would check it too just to be safe, but if you don't.........Take a bubble mailer or prestamped priority box addressed to yourself, so that if they want to take anything, you can put it in there and mail it either home or to wherever you're going depending on how long you'll be there.

 

[WharfRat1976]

Scissors, screwdriver a big no. A bowling bowl bomb with a lit fuse, no worries. Lit flares okay too.

 

[Bunnykiller]

I would say no.... I had a Zippo lighter on me one time and they wanted to take it, so I pulled the guts out of it making it in operable ( no way it would light up) and they still took the case ( real gold) due to the fact that " it had sharp edges" . I told them when I return from out of town I will be back to collect the case. They said anything confiscated is non returnable.... so, some yahoo ended up with a chunk of gold which they probably cashed in ....

 

[smokinGAVIN]

What about batteries? Can those be carried on?

 

[DaveP]

I'd take only a cheap mod with a cartomizer on the flight. In my pocket would be a 10ml plastic squeeze bottle of juice to top it off as I reached smoking and vaping areas.

My Provari, my Kayfun, and my RBA tools and materials would be checked safely in my bags.

Didn't a recent FAA ruling come out saying that all batteries should be in carry on luggage and not checked? They don't want spewing batteries in the cargo hold mid flight creating a fire. I don't know how they would contain a spewing mod in a briefcase in the passenger compartment. Cargo shipments of bulk L-ion batteries on passenger planes have been banned.

http://www.hazardouswasteexperts.com/2015-phmsa-regulation-shipping-lithium-batteries/

What the 2015 Regulations Mean

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) prohibition on lithium metal batteries transported as cargo on passenger airlines has already gone into effect a week ago on January 1st, 2015. The ICAO ruling also imposes more stringent regulations on the shipments of lithium-ion batteries when packaged alone and not inside devices or equipment. This ruling will affect international shipping, as shipping li-ion batteries by passenger plane is already banned in the U.S.

Not only do the PHMSA, FAA, and ICAO regulations impose more rules on bulk air shipments of these batteries, but those shipping consumer electronics, medical devices, and power tools will also face tighter scrutiny.

For the PHMSA and FAA regulation coming on February 6th, 2015, this means that more detailed and accurate marking, labeling, and documentation will be necessary for all shippers of lithium batteries. Businesses must also declare the status of their lithium battery shipments. The requisite amount of battery packaging will be changed as well, to hopefully lead to greater safety across the board. These stipulations, which were before optional to companies, must be met, or else face businesses could face delays of shipments, returns, or in some cases, fines.

 

[Nytebreed]

What about batteries? Can those be carried on?

Lithium batteries of any flavor, MUST be carried on and be in a battery case of some type.

 

[juggler86]

Why not just build some coils before you leave?

 

[BlueCanary]

I'm guessing that pliers/screwdrivers/any kind of cutter would be a no-go in your carry-on. They've recently loosened up some of the restrictions, I do remember seeing that nail clippers and files are now OK, but the last time we flew my old man forgot and left his leatherman tool in his pants pocket and they took it. I had no problem last fall flying with my ego batteries and juice, and I know that other people have been OK flying with other batteries and mods and that they want you to put batteries in a case in your carry-on and might even take them out of your checked luggage if they see them in there.

I'd check anything pointy, just to be on the safe side.

 

[peraspera]

The TSA list of prohibited items says that scissors with blades less than 4" are only permitted in checked luggage. There is nothing on the prohibited list about nail clippers so you could take those in a carry-on to cut wire.

The TSA lists screwdrivers 7" in length or less as OK for both checked and carry on luggage. That said, I would error pretty far on the small and cheap side for any screwdrivers. Something small is less likely to catch unwarranted attention and no big loss if they unfairly confiscate something cheap.

 

[greyclouds]

Is there any news on the rumoured philippine designed "next generation" induction coil/ wirelessly powered prototype? I learned that most of the ecig mod, mech, box designs are philippinos that are light years advanced but work with the most basic of tools, but have come up with designs that the chinese blatantly copy. (like my old plumeveil clone)

 

[RavenZ]

You wouldn't be able to do carry on. Put your juice in a plastic bag as well my bf juice got thin and leaked . He had plastic bottles of e juice and glass something with the air pressure and temps.