Thread: Would I have trouble getting this case on a plane?

As hand luggage, I'd say forget it.

as checked luggage, you would probably want to add a velcro (or webbing) strap under the handle to keep the whole caboodle closed -- especially if travelling through the US where the TSA would probably open the lock with a screwdriver. You would also want to add a block(s) or padding so that once the lid was closed the saws can't move in any direction -- up, down, sideways

When I was travelling for work, we couldn't take tools on as carry on - but any batteries for cordless tools had to be carry on and put in a clear plastic bag (then declared separately like a laptop etc at security) but that was about 3 years ago so things may have changed.

Quite an interesting idea in the use of old luggage. I would expect that they were made to last air travel and so a good idea to keep valuables in.

I'm fairly sure that that style of "port" predates mass air travel by many years -- think cruise liners and train travel -- which also means that they pre-date automatic baggage handling.

I'm shocked that you only have ten back saws.

Get serious, man. And find a bigger suitcase.

Graham

That's a terrific idea. So now I am on the lookout for old suitcases (older the better) and shipping container doors ( a la Simplicity's storage solution).

Regards
Paul

I use an old steel trunk to cart around the tools I use to make wooden mallets and I'm sure I wouldn't get it onto a plane. I have to get a hand to lift it into the back of my car, or else half empty it first then reload once it's in there. Since it's too heavy to lug around by the top handle, I've fitted a couple of handles to the ends as well.
The lift out tray was originally designed to have a lid so that its contents didn't fall out when you stood the trunk upright. Then fitting the clamp in the top of the tray meant loosing the lid so now it always stays sitting flat.
Cheers,
Geoff.

Geoff,

great use of the old trunk, but as you have found the size and weight ratio is to considered, especially when having to move the storage unit.

With your clamp, are you able to fit it in the lid with the saws, to allow the trays lid to be replaced.

Also, is that a chain auger you have fitted in one of the braces?

If so, could you tell us how you make use of it?

Graham.

Put the clamp in the lid.....take 10 points Graham, I'll look into that ASAP. I probably should lighten the load by splitting it between two suitcases.
Yes chain drill, I use it with a centre bit to bore the hole in the mallet head. It's a Millers Falls No 718 which is the clutched, self feeding model.
Cheers,
Geoff.

My first thought is:

"Where would he be going where he would need eleven backsaws?"

My second thought is:

"I hope I'm invited"

Originally Posted by Luke Maddux

My first thought is:

"Where would he be going where he would need eleven backsaws?"

My second thought is:

"I hope I'm invited"

.

Actually I would like to offer to carry Graham's bag for him .

Regards
Paul

Graham, I had a look at the trunk with a view to putting the clamp in the lid as you suggested, but it's not going to work. A bit hard to see but there is a wide reinforcing rib across the middle, part of which I have removed to accommodate the heel of the saw. It's very rarely that I would want to sit it upright.
Cheers,
Geoff.

Originally Posted by Bushmiller

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Actually I would like to offer to carry Graham's bag for him .

Regards
Paul

Paul,

while you're at it, my boots could do with a polish,
and if you were to carry this case, would you be
heading to the same destination as me. hmmm

Seriously though, the till for the back saws was made to keep them separated,
and not scratching each other up.

I have to confess, the only travelling they do is to displays, with the South Historical Tool Association
they have never flown anywhere and are not likely to.

My reason for this thread and it's silly title was to draw out other forum members novel tool storage ideas,

So lets see what falls out of the tree, from a good shake.

Graham