CraigandDebs Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hi everyone. I am getting close to organising some shipping to Oz but I don't know what to do with all my tools. Has anybody in a trade had a similar problem? I am an air con engineer, and I think I will need my tools right up until we leave the UK to earn that last bit of money... But I will need them as soon as we land in Oz to get started with work. I can't wait 2 or 3 months for my tools to arrive with my shipped home goods. Is there any air con/fridge engineers or other tradies who can share their experience or offer advice? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Box them up well and take them along as additional luggage? I don't know how big/heavy they are to know if that's practical, but that seems the logical solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigandDebs Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks Maggie I'm worried about the weight of them to be honest... There's a lot of tools to doing this job. I have 2 toolboxes full of tools, plus pipe benders, gauges, drills, expanders, flare kits..... (sorry if this doesn't mean anything to anyone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Who are you flying with ? we opened a bank account with ANZ who were tied with emirates who then gave us 50kg each, I to was working ( joiner ) until we moved out so kept a small basic kit and took this with me as check in put every thing on the scale at Manchester 124kg Thought oh dear this is going to cost reply was good luck in your new life down under . i then sent some items that I needed DHL this cost £300 and the rest in our container if you have a start from my experience the guys will help you out with tools you have not got for the short term , all power tools are 240v , some items are expensive others are cheaper to buy, good luck with your move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigandDebs Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thanks Rallyman i'll look into that when i'm choosing a bank. when did you make the move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Oct 2010 , worth asking the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigandDebs Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 One more point.. I have a nice new 18v combi drill. What is the score with transporting the lithium ion batteries? Can I take them on the plane? I'm currently packing my shipping boxes to be picked up next week by PSS. Wondered if its worth puttiing one in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I've shipped my cordless drill in the container. However also had hand tools shipped via parcelmonkey. I paid for 35 kg £160 but at the end the box was over 60kg and never got charged for the extra weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigandDebs Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi Chubb's I've not heard of parcel monkey before. How long did it take to get your tools delivered to oz? Was it a door to door service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Yes it was door to door service. They picked it up on Wednesday morning from Leicestershire and arrived the following Tuesday morning to Bowral, NSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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