TAKING THE TOOLS !!

[calNgary]

Hiya i was wondering if anyone knew the rules regarding taking tools to Oz.My hubby(nearly) is a mechanic and the job he has been offered would mean taking alot of his own tools the problem im thinking of is how clean do they have to be? you read that everything must be mint but even with a good de-greasing you cant get well used tools etc looking shiny new,i would hate to be hammered with a huge bill on arrival for extra cleaning .Also does anyone know if you can lock them in a 'shiny new' toolbox or will you have to leave it un-locked,i hope this makes sense and any advice gladly accepted,,
thanks
Cal x

[forshac]

:shock: Nice one Cal..We have the same dilemma. Hubby is also a tech and the tool box stands 5ft by 3ft and there is a hell of alot of tools in there if we had to clean them!!

We have home assessment arranged by Pickfords in the next couple of weeks, so hoping they will be able to advice.

[Alison1967]

Our shipper told us not to worry about a bit of rust they are more bothered with soil, grease etc.
So make sure they are clean because they will check them

Ali

[calNgary]

one other thing i also thought of was the weight ,all estimates seem to be by size and say weight dosnt matter but the tool box is going to be so heavy as anyone taken anything heavy or know what the score is ,
thanks guys
Cal x

[Missiemo]

We aere told by our shippers that they would not be happy with rust.

[calNgary]

hiya the tools arent really rusty ,but there is only so much grease ,diesel and oil you can clean off them
Cal x

[Missiemo]

Hi Cal

I am sure grease and oil should not be a problem, hubby is a builder so you can see what a worry we have as well.

mo

x

[calNgary]

thanks guys im a little reassured now ,

Cal x

[Alison1967]

Hi Cal

I am sure grease and oil should not be a problem, hubby is a builder so you can see what a worry we have as well.

mo

x

A lot of people put their tools (within reason) in the dishwasher and use jeyes fluid to clean them. Good luck with yours and Cals as well.

Ali

[Missiemo]

Hi Ali

that is a good idea, thanks honey

mo

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