Tools 7 inches or shorter (measured from end to end when assembled) are allowed in carry-on baggage.
Drills and drill bits
You are always allowed to bring your drill and drill bits in your checked bags, as well as most other tools. Smaller tools, such as a screwdriver, wrench or pliers, can actually be packed in your carry-on—as long as they are less than 7 inches in length, measured from end to end when assembled.
The general rule when it comes to flying with power tools – whether corded, battery-powered, or engine-powered – is that all of them need to be in your checked in luggage and are prohibited in your carry on.
Lithium ion batteries installed in a personal electronic device can be transported as checked or carry-on baggage. Lithium ion batteries not installed in a device (spares) must be in carry-on baggage and no more than two (2) spares between 100 and 160-watt hours are allowed.
Tools 7 inches or shorter (measured from end to end when assembled) are allowed in carry-on baggage. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.
Tools 7 inches or shorter (measured from end to end when assembled) may be allowed in carry-on baggage. Power tools and all tools longer than 7 inches (measured from end to end when assembled) are prohibited in carry-on baggage; these items must be packed in your checked bags.
In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on bags. Multi-tools (multipurpose tools) with knives of any length are prohibited. Please pack these items in your checked bags. Multi-tools (multipurpose tools) with scissors less than 4 inches may be placed in carry-on bags.
Misuse occurs when a hand tool is used for something other than its intended purpose. (An example would be using a screwdriver as a chisel. This may cause the tip to break and strike someone). Improper maintenance allows hand tools to deteriorate into an unsafe condition.
Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.
Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials. Anything that possesses and/or is capable of possessing and/or emitting a conspicuous and/or offensive odour. Other dangerous articles such as magnetized materials, offensive or irritating materials.
Yes, for the most part. Gold, platinum, sterling silver, and other fine jewelry rarely causes an alarm. That means you can wear your rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and watches. The only gotcha is when your jewelry is bulky or contains a lot of metal.
Tools longer than 7 inches (measured from end to end when assembled) are prohibited in carry-on baggage; these items must be packed in your checked baggage. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.
In summary, if you're wondering whether or not you can bring scissors in your carry-on, the answer is yes, as long as the blades are less than 4 inches in length. However, if the blades are longer or the scissors are deemed a security threat, they must be packed in your checked baggage.
While most everyday items such as scissors, nail clippers, and tweezers are allowed, there are other simple items that are prohibited. You definitely won't be cracking open the wine on board as corkscrews are not allowed in hand luggage.
If the screwdrivers are smaller than 7 inches, they are good to go in the US - checked or carryon. If they are larger than 7 inches, then they need to be in checked baggage.
In the US, what makes something an illegal weapon is when there is a law against the weapon. Carrying a gun onto school property would make that gun illegal in most states. A tool like a screwdriver is not going to be considered an illegal weapon, but it could still be considered a weapon.
You will be asked to remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and place them into a bin with nothing placed on or under them for X-ray screening. Common examples of these devices include laptops, tablets, e-readers and handheld game consoles.
Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage.
Just remember with lithium ion, you can carry four batteries under 100 watts on the airplane with you. You can't check them if they're loose. You can check them if they're in other devices. You can also take two up to 160 watt or sometimes one 300 watt battery with special permission.
You cannot bring batteries rated higher than 160Wh or 8g of lithium. You must pack your spare batteries in your carry-on bags. They are not allowed in your checked-in baggage.