Hi Tim

I must be getting old, please explain your question so I can answer it correctly

NH

I was curious as too which tool the Boarder Patrol did not like. Why did they give you a hard time crossing the boarder with basic tools? It was something they don't see every day. Were they out in the open or were they searching and found them? Just curious and was passing the time. Tim

My tools consisted of a hewing axe, scoring axe, lines ,dogs a cant hook, hammer and various other small tools. I believe that the fuss was mainly over the fact that they were all historic tools, other than that I really don't know.

NH

Hi Tim & Richard,

I too have experienced this but on the other side of the continent at the crossing from BC to Washington (Blane).

The concern I think related more to concerns about a person arriving with a bag of tools implying that you might be crossing to work illegally in the USA rather than security concerns.

Regards

Ken Hume

That makes sense. Imagine trying to get onto a plane with a carry on bag of such tools. I still get a kick of the thought of someone coming across the boarder with such hand tools to make a killing illegally hewing logs. They must have bigger fish to fry. Tim

On the US southern border they don't bring any tools and don't have any problem getting across to work illegally!
That was funny, "make a killing illegally hewing logs"!
I don't think you'd have any problem bringing the tools on a plane so long as they are checked bags and not carry on. On the other hand, who's to say that your tools or bag won't mysteriously "get lost"? Better photograph and have proof of value on your tools if you have to take them by plane.

When I traveled with my tools by plane, I wrapped the tools tips up with duct tape so that they couldn't be opened easily. Then I printed a list of what was in the tool bag and left it on top of the tools so that if the opened the bag the list was right on top. And on the bottom of the list I stated that I had a copy of the list with me so that I'd know if anything was missing....
And it appeared that they never opened the bag either going or coming back....

Here is a tool not seen on the list, Peg Loppers. Tim
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I wouldn't think it would produce a consistent clean cut. I'd reach for the japanese saw.

Been thinking about this one. My first response was, neat bypass loppers,, why not anvil? (my fave)
Either way,, The more I think about it ,, the more intriqued I am.
Why not?

The trick would be to do a cut 1/4" proud, and a second at the mark. Would be pretty quick,, esp at heights,,

I do LOVE my jap saws,, and have MANY that I use all the time,,

hmmm