Circular Saw
Circular saws are power tools and must be packed in checked baggage, not carry-on, regardless of size.
Carry-on
Not allowed
Checked
Allowed with conditions
Carry-on details
Not allowed. All power tools, including circular saws, are prohibited in carry-on regardless of size — this is a separate, stricter rule than the 7-inch length exception that applies to hand tools.
Checked-bag details
Allowed, with the removable lithium battery pack pulled out and packed in carry-on instead, following the spare lithium battery rule. Corded models have no battery to remove.
Special instructions
Cover the blade and secure the tool so it can't switch on accidentally during handling. If it's battery-powered, the battery must travel in carry-on, not with the saw.
Related rules
FAQ
- Can a circular saw go in carry-on if the blade is covered?
- No — power tools are never allowed in carry-on regardless of blade guards or size. It must be packed in checked baggage, with any removable battery carried separately.
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Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, FAA — PackSafe (Hazardous Materials) · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.