flying with a torch in carryon?

[ahreno]

i'm flying to california tomorrow and am only allowed a carryon. anyone know if i can bring my torch? I'm guessing no.

[ITIS]

call tsa. but probably not. though it is not listed as prohibited....

[ITIS]

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items#7

[kbinkster]

You should be able to carry it on. Expect them to take it out and examine it, though.

I was talking to some people on Facebook the other day about a travel torch GTT makes (the 007 Travel Torch). If you travel a lot, it's something you ought to look into. It's a compact torch (with full-sized flame) that folds into a self-contained base/case and weighs less than two pounds. The case is 3"x6"x6" with a handle. It's held together by a single clip. The lid is the marver and is on a hinge. Unlock the clip/latch, lift the lid, and the torch flips out on a hinge, replace the lid and there's your marver to the side of the torch. Inside, there is room for a couple of tools. It was designed to make it easy to go through security and customs at the airport.

Here is a picture of a 007 Travel Mirage(they make Phantom and Delta versions, too) in Willy's hand, just to give you an idea of how compact it is:
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In this video, you can see Loren Stump's 007 Delta version. At about 15:15, you can get a close look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-TKDAY6vKg


At any rate, people travel with these as carry on and have no problems, so you should be able to carry yours on, too. Just make it easy for TSA to examine it and be mindful not to bring any tools that would not be approved.

[ITIS]

It might fall under TSA guidelines under flammable items as "gas torch".... which is prohibited from carry on. according to the link i posted above. Might depend on who you have inspect you at security...

[kbinkster]

I'm pretty sure they are referring to torches like the Bernzomatic torches and the little torches used for creme brulee that have the gas canisters attached to them because the item is listed under the "Explosive & Flammable Materials, Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items" heading and "Flammable Items" subheading.

Lampworking torches are metal. They are not flammable. They cannot produce a flame or do anything dangerous (flame-wise) without being connected to oxygen and a fuel. They do not hold any gases.

To avoid any confusion, you could refer to it as a lampworking burner (correct terminology, actually).

Loren Stump, whom I mentioned in my post above, teaches lampworking for a living and travels the world with his torch (burner).

[LRG]

Travel Gtt Im outta the loop but that pretty sweet!

[Kato]

Ahhhhh I've heard tales of the 007. Great to finally see a pic and video of it. Thanks for sharing a bit about it Kim! Just a couple questions if ya dont mind; does it have any disadvantages vs a regular mirage? Also, I'm curious about the price.. Sorry, just new torches means I need new info! :)

[LooseSeal Baller]

thats awesome:bouncy:

[kbinkster]

There are no disadvantages that I know of, Kato. The flame is the same as the full-sized body version. They are also available in a non-travel configuration, just called the snub-nosed Mirage (Phantom and Delta, too), for people who simply want a compact torch body. I'm pretty sure that the price is the same as the regular torch versions. The ventilated rail, however, is extra.

[LooseSeal Baller]

thanks kbinkster great info and video

[kbinkster]

You're welcome! :)

Ahreno, I hope you check in and let us know what you decided and how it went. I hope you have (or had if you're reading this after the fact) a safe trip!

[richsantaclaus]

I flew from California to Ohio and took my torch, hoses, regulators, glass and tools in my carry on. I asked TSA a week before and they asked me to take it apart and bubble wrap the parts so they could easily open them and check. I was pulled aside, as expected, they checked and off to the plane I went with no problems.

[bildo]

I just flew from colorado to texas and carried on my phantom. They almost didnt let me, but they ended up letting me because I begged. They told me to check it next time. Get to the airport early.

[julian floro]

carried my mirage basic tools some colors/tubing and rock it foot pedal on from denver to LAX from LAX to SF and SF to Mckinleyville/arcata. no problems with any of them. this was over the summer

[bildo]

thanks for the torch bro. I am ballin now.

[Sparkey]

Got hassled at O'Hare a couple years back bringing a Nortel Major/Minor through. Guy working the line got a hard-on when he was in a position to tell some one what to do; he wanted to deny me because it could be a component that could later be assembled if you had multiple individuals conspiring to do something (and each carrying their own necessary piece of the puzzle). I asked for his supervisor, supervisor looked at it, asked why I wanted to carry it on, to which I replied because of the soldered connections that would presumably be broken if I'd put it in the luggage. He shrugged and said sure. Depends on who you get, I guess.

[bildo]

the multiple people with multiple implements is what they told me too.

[Bonelord]

i flew from florida to california and back with my burner

[Kevin Bumble]

more pics of the 007 burner please... also i actually was not allowed to fly one time they told me it was due to the fact they could smell propane, ( i went to chicago, flew out of there no problem) so open the vales up and let some air in there?

[Matt P]

I think it was J.Howard, but honestly, I don't remember who said it, but someone on this forum talked about plugging/taping the ends of your hoses and closing your valves, so there isn't a smell. Propane hoses will stink for a LONG time after they've been bled, so trying to air them out isn't likely.

[innervision]

looking forward to hearing if TSA hassled you? good luck.