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   Piffin | May 30, 2005 02:12am | #1

   First, check what voltage they use there. I know Europe is way different.

    

    

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   bobl | May 30, 2005 02:32am | #2

   fedex, ups etc the tools

   iirc you cant lock your luggage

    

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   Piffin | May 30, 2005 02:53am | #3

   found a site saying that Jamica has most of facilities on 110V 50 cycles as in US, but some establishments are running 220V 

    

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   TimFinn | May 30, 2005 02:58am | #4

   Thanks for info.  Since we're going to Kingston, I'm thinking it would be the same voltage, or at least an area where you could buy any neccessary adapters.  Never flown before, so this will be a totally new experience for me.  I'm thinking of those big tool bags from Duluth or some type of rolling tool case.

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   CAGIV | May 30, 2005 04:40am | #5

   You can lock your luggage,

   they just reserve the right to break the lock if it's one of the ones they can not open.

   They do sell certain locks that are approved because they have the means to open them.

   which defeats the point of locking it in the first place?

    

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   dustinf | May 30, 2005 04:52am | #6

   http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/Permitted_Prohibited_5_16_2005_v3.pdf

   http://www.tsa.gov/public/index.jsp

   These are some basics.  But, since it's an international flight, I would call the airline.  Just to double check.

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   Nails | May 30, 2005 05:59am | #7

   Here's what I did. I was only flying to another province here in Canada, so I don't know how the restritions vary. But 1st I phoned the airline and asked what I was allowed. In my case tools were no problem what so ever, as long as there checked in. (no carry ons - obviously)

   next I asked them what the size and weight restrictions were. basically I was allowed about 100 lbs if i remember correctly.

   Then built myself a box that fit there dimensions and designed it with a shelf that will hold up to 3 skill saws. and an number of misc tools under the shelf.The shelf is awesome. it is in 2 sections. One section has 2 slots for 2 saws and the other section has 1 slot for the 3rd saw. I can change the set up for how ever many saws i want. If I wan t 2 saws. the smaller section pulls out and then slides into a verticle slot to either divide the bottom half of the box  into 2 seperate compartments or I can slide it into an end slot that I created so the bottom is one big compartment. or I have both shelves up for 3 saws with the one compartment below. either shelf slides back and forth or pulls out, so makes for lots of options.

   I then built some 2 1/2 " legs for one end of the box to match the height of the wheels that I bolted onto the other end. I also mounted  (not sure what you call em) 2 hinged  handles on either end of the box for when 2 people are lifting it. for moving around I also put a larger grasp type "D" handle on the side where the legs are. Also threw on some latches and a hasp with heavy padlock. (Beats the luggage and luggage lock any day) 

   The box worked out awesome. Got to the airport. grabbed the "D" handle and rolled er right thru the terminal. Got to the counter and all the ladys at the check in wanted to know where I got the box. The baggage handlers loved it too . with the nice "easy wheel" system. 

   They wieghed it and I was about 10 pounds over so I had to throw I think a sawzall  or something in my suit case. For WCB they are only allowed to handle a certain weight limit. I only had my bathroom scale to go by an I thought I might be a bit over, so I made sure I had the extra room in my suit case.

   Coming back I got same response at the airport in Calgary. now I use my box for regular use; and if another plane trip comes up I'm good to go! 

   Bottom line for you is definately call the airline. Then I design something that fits there restritions and matches your requirements. And you'll have a box that you'l be able to use for life.