Getting Tools to Atlanta

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Originally Posted by David Brinza

The West Coast teams don't have a realistic option for driving tools/materials to Atlanta. We pack suitcases, plastic bins, and boxes with a mix of tools, and soft packing materials for the flight. Each team member is allowed a personal luggage piece, a carry-on and one piece for the team. The 50 lb weight limitation and fairly steep fee ($50) for exceeding 50 lb requires us to weigh each piece and balance the materials among the pieces of checked baggage available. It's not easy or fun, but you can get a lot of tools, parts and materials to Atlanta this way.

Of course, now we won't have to worry about taking a bandsaw or drill press. Silver lining???

I'm going out on a limb here and assume your flying...
How big of a hassle is getting the tools thru airport security these days?
Wouldn't it be easier to have your tools Fed Ex'ed to your motel?
Any airport hassle stories?