Can rotary cutters fly?
10-09-2012, 05:59 AM
#21
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I put all my quilting needs in a plastic pouch in my 'checked' luggage. I most always fly Southwest and have NEVER had any issues. Last visit to Florida, my dad gave me his "Bakelite" 1940's table top radio. The good folks in handling kept it safe and secure. On board, I usually carry a cuticle scissor if I'm doing any hand work during the flight.
10-09-2012, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by soccertxi
I have taken mine in my checked bag with extra blades even. Check about the scissors. Those rules have changed greatly. Last time I flew I had forgotten a pair of craft scissors in my tote. They measured the blades. they were less that 4 inches. The scissors were handed back to me. I was shocked. Nail clippers, small scissors, clover thread cutter (the pendant thingy) all should be ok.
10-09-2012, 09:42 AM
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LOL! I thought your rotary cutter had flown off on it's own to another destination--like it was now lost. It didn't click--DUH! The handle can fly, but not the blade. I wouldn't pay $50 (25 each way) to check a bag. I have learned to stuff more junk in a carry on than a person should have a right to!
10-09-2012, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GammaLou
I lost a pendant when trying to check on one time. They said the cover could snap off and it could be used as a weapon. Guess it was an over achiever at TSA??
10-09-2012, 04:53 PM
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Re: can rotary cutters fly
I know mine flys across the room from time to time. HEHE Contact the airline, if they know what a rottery cutter is they may be able to give you an answer. I is just to bad that the bad people in the world make it so hard for the good guys.
10-12-2012, 09:42 PM
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Mine did too. I was trying to imagine what direction it would fly out? guess it's getting too late, even for a Friday night. lol
Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
My mind did a loopity-loop.... well they can fly across the room when I just cut my strip wrong again.... sorry
But I would agree.... check it! not carry on.
But I would agree.... check it! not carry on.
10-13-2012, 09:21 AM
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I put the rotary cutter in a zip loc bag, no blade, put separately in the tub. When all items were put in the tub for X ray, the cutter was fine. I put extra blades in my checked luggage. The security guy had no idea what it was but it didn't flag as suspicious. I don't know why I went to that much hassle. I could have easily bought another one after I got to my destination and just left it or give it away when I flew back.
10-15-2012, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
My mind did a loopity-loop.... well they can fly across the room when I just cut my strip wrong again.... sorry
But I would agree.... check it! not carry on.
But I would agree.... check it! not carry on.
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