Flying tools

[Ernest Juhn]

I fly quite a lot (with tools). I NEVER take them into the cabin with me - 
ALWAYS check them in. 
First of all the rules and regs are not very clear and vary from airport to
airport as well as from person to person(!).  
Spray cans seem to upset these people a lot (when the can is in a tool kit)
but a spray can with deodorant in a hand bag with cosmetics doesn't bother
them.
A felt knife often "leaves them cold" while a big screw driver upsets them
no end. In other words the mood is unpredictable - sooo check the thing in
and don't be bothered.
I strongly suggest to wrap an old belt around it - so it doesn't
"accidentally" open up and spill.
I never lost any tools that way in almost 25 years of flying all over the
country.
I DID however  have my tools go to Alaska once while I was on a local
commuter flight in NY state.
Hope that helps,  Howard.
Regards,
Ernie Juhn