HI,MY HUSBAND IS A PAINTER AND DECORATOR AND WILL NEED CERTAIN TOOLS WHEN WE ARRIVE (PAINT BRUSHES ETC).DOES ANYONE KNOW IF WE COULD PUT THEM IN A SUITE CASE WITH OUR OTHER STUFF? HAS ANYONE DONE THIS BEFORE? HE COULDN'T WAIT 12 WEEKS FOR SHIPPING TO ARRIVE SO WHAT'S EVERYONE ELSE DOING?THANKS,TRACY.
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I travel all over the world with tools in suitcases and even take toolboxes with me, just dont try and take them into the cabin.
The only thing you have to be careful of is chemicals and pressurised containers, these are frowned on..... and don't make the mistake of forgetting to put your Leatherman (done this myself) in your check luggage as whilst they don't mind too much what goes into the hold, they will freek when you try and go through security with it
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Hiya, we packed bricklaying trowels, jointer, hammers, cordless drill, lines and all kinds of general tools. We put them all in one case, then if they pulled it they would all be together, but no questions, just came through fine. I admit I was thinking they would be a bit suspect!
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I travel all over the world with tools in suitcases and even take toolboxes with me, just dont try and take them into the cabin.
The only thing you have to be careful of is chemicals and pressurised containers, these are frowned on..... and don't make the mistake of forgetting to put your Leatherman (done this myself) in your check luggage as whilst they don't mind too much what goes into the hold, they will freek when you try and go through security with it
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TRACY 35,STEVE 33 (PAINTER & DECORATOR),GEORGE 9,LEWIS 6,MAX 4 ,CHARLIE 2. 4/4/08 175 SKILLED VISA GRANTED!!!!!! WAHOO!!!!!:jiggy: LETS SELL THIS HOUSE AND GET OUTTA HERE!!
Its an expensive penknife/multitool, I use mine daily and normally always have it on me, worth about £120 and gutting when it gets confiscated at security because you used it to repair your case before you left home and dropped it in your jacket pocket and forgot about it
Its an expensive penknife/multitool, I use mine daily and normally always have it on me, worth about £120 and gutting when it gets confiscated at security because you used it to repair your case before you left home and dropped it in your jacket pocket and forgot about it
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TRACY 35,STEVE 33 (PAINTER & DECORATOR),GEORGE 9,LEWIS 6,MAX 4 ,CHARLIE 2. 4/4/08 175 SKILLED VISA GRANTED!!!!!! WAHOO!!!!!:jiggy: LETS SELL THIS HOUSE AND GET OUTTA HERE!!
Thanks for the question Tracy & the replys cos I just assumed it would be a big no no & that everything like that would have to go in the crate. OH is a chippy.
Mind you I dont know if I can give up any of our weight allowance for tools when travelling with four kids - I think two of them will be too young for any allowance! But I have been told if you tell the airline you are immigrating the sometimes increase your weight allowance! & we might need a big hammer so Jake can deal with any big spiders!!!
Take care
Rachel
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Am glad you asked that question tracy , i was wondering the same thing oh is a panel beater and could not go 8 to 12 weeks without his tools , he wouldnt borrow someone elses tools either must be a man thing lol... karen
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Hi Guys
Thanks for the question Tracy & the replies cos I just assumed it would be a big no no & that everything like that would have to go in the crate. OH is a chippy.
Mind you I don't know if I can give up any of our weight allowance for tools ... But I have been told if you tell the airline you are immigrating the sometimes increase your weight allowance! & we might need a big hammer so Jake can deal with any big spiders!!! Take care Rachel
That's what I was thinking Rachel... weight, but there are so many things I'm sure we'll need when we first arrive, laptop, printer, tools, bedding, cooking paraphanailia, kitchen sink??? Can we have a list of what we CAN TAKE ON THE PLANE.... THANKS!
(And maybe a definite NO-NO List!?)
THANKS,TRACY.
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