calNgary Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest forshac Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 :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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alison1967 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Missiemo Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 We aere told by our shippers that they would not be happy with rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 hiya the tools arent really rusty ,but there is only so much grease ,diesel and oil you can clean off them Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Missiemo Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 thanks guys im a little reassured now , Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alison1967 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Missiemo Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hi Ali that is a good idea, thanks honey mo x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Hunter Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Hey, they have to be shiny clean unfortunatly, do not worry about the weight but make sure the removal firm are aware of it, they can bring skids or sack trucks, or 3 man lift, but tell them and ask how they will do it, you do not want them dropping it when they load the container. Please do not only get one company to quote esp Pickfords! Try GB Linners or esp Britannia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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