Carry-on Calipers?
Aug 22, 2011, 3:24 pm
#16
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Definitely YMMV.
I was bringing a mitutoyo caliper to China on one of my trips and the TSA agent at EWR said I was not allowed to take it because of the sharp "blades". I explained to them what it was for and they had to get the supervisor. The supervisor immediately knew what it was and said it was ok. I'm pretty sure it would have had it taken away if not for that "knowledgeable" TSA supervisor.
I was bringing a mitutoyo caliper to China on one of my trips and the TSA agent at EWR said I was not allowed to take it because of the sharp "blades". I explained to them what it was for and they had to get the supervisor. The supervisor immediately knew what it was and said it was ok. I'm pretty sure it would have had it taken away if not for that "knowledgeable" TSA supervisor.
Had a "mini" tool taken in Omaha. I wrote to TSA, and they apoligized & offered to send it back to me, *BUT* they couldn't seem to find it. I wrote back and told them to check the screeners pocket. I didn't get an answer after that.
Aug 23, 2011, 12:46 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: North by God Royalton, Ohio
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You might want to invest in a set of calipers like this:
http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRIT...-SearchResults
Made by SPI and over the last 9 years have proven to be accurate & reliable. TSA hasn't taken 'em away.....yet.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRIT...-SearchResults
Made by SPI and over the last 9 years have proven to be accurate & reliable. TSA hasn't taken 'em away.....yet.
Aug 23, 2011, 2:11 pm
#18
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They might tell you, "Sorry, it's a new test only at this airport. We got a memo about calipers, but I can't show it to you because it's SSI. The website is out of date."
Mike
Mike