Wheeler FAT Wrench in Carry On?

[dak47]

So, I can get the Wheeler torque wrench down here for $51 CAD. I never do a checked bag as it is two separate airlines home and they will not cooperate with each other and any other combo is a nightmare for a timeline.
What do you think, would it get thru? Or should I leave the bits behind? Maybe I’ll leave the bits behind if they pull me over? What do y’all think?

 

[330Av8tor]

Maybe you could mail it to yourself. Just a thought.

 

[Leadbeard]

So, I can get the Wheeler torque wrench down here for $51 CAD. I never do a checked bag as it is two separate airlines home and they will not cooperate with each other and any other combo is a nightmare for a timeline.
What do you think, would it get thru? Or should I leave the bits behind? Maybe I’ll leave the bits behind if they pull me over? What do y’all think?

Grab 2 I’m down for the second no joke hehe

 

[jmichelin84]

I agree grab two and mail it to yourself or put in your checked baggage

 

[nowarningshot]

Its a screwdriver
..ffs.

 

[dak47]

Maybe you could mail it to yourself. Just a thought.

Done that a couple times, while it worked in the end it cost more money in the end, all my stuff in a carry on went thru with no discussions about duties...

Grab 2 I’m down for the second no joke hehe

Send me a PM, we are coming back beginning of Dec....

I agree grab two and mail it to yourself or put in your checked baggage

Checked bag turns a 4hr trip to a 7.5hr PIA........

Its a screwdriver
..ffs.

Exactly, that’s why I can see them squawking that one could pierce some human soft bits with it. I’m emailing the TSA and will roll with that.

 

[Paul_T]

TSA agents can make up their own rules as they go.

Same can be said for the CATSA in Canada. I once argued for 15 minutes with an agent in Calgary airport who was going to confiscate my eyeglasses repair kit as it had a screwdriver in the kit with a 1cm long shaft.......
The agent was a young female with an authority complex - her supervisor was a bit better.

Here's the published rules:

Canada
https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/transportation-security/aviation/what-not-bring-on-plane.html

US
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/household-and-tools

Multi-tools without blades and Screwdrivers less than 7" are allowed in US Hand Carry. Tools 7 inches or shorter (measured from end to end when assembled) are allowed in US carry-on baggage.

I just measured my Wheeler Fat wrench with a blade in it and it is 7.5" long - I figure based on the above you are screwed trying to board with them.....

Note on the US site it specifies:
The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Its a screwdriver
..ffs.

And security personnel have their rules. They're not hired for their I.Q.

Grizz

 

[1-trident-1]

mail the blades to yourself, and take the handle in carry on.

 

[Riven]

My cousin is an Airforce electrican and they tossed is new in pkg wire strippers. Just depends on who you get checking your stuff.

 

[silverfoxdj]

I would not chance it..

 

[GreenBob]

I would not but keep us posted.

 

[kamlooky]

Bits are cheap.
Might not be worth mailing them.
Open the package and toss the bits.
Bring forth the Wheeler.

 

[rmsg0040]

Are you getting the Wheeler torque wrench in Canada for $51, I am in search of one, thanks

 

[kamlooky]

Are you getting the Wheeler torque wrench in Canada for $51, I am in search of one, thanks

Oh my..................

 

[rmsg0040]

Oh my..................

I hate buying tools I will rarely use.

 

[dan belisle]

Check your bag. - dan

 

[GreenBob]

Brownells has it for 50$ U.S
Amazon.ca over last 6 months had it for anywhere between $79-109Can+tax +free shipping

Brownells charges $10 U.S to ship, if I was in your place I would wait till black friday and order it then and/or keep an eye on the open box deals at amazon.ca

Cheers,

 

[Peerless]

Checked baggage. No problem.

 

[hunter5425]

No go with TSA as its over 7" assembled, may tell them it identifies as a dildo?