Mark,

I imagine you'll get answers all over the board (pun
intended).  I don't have a specific list but just some
thoughts.

Are you limited in the amount of volume or the max
dimension that your 30 pounds (less than 14 kg) of
tools can occupy? For instance, if you have to stay
under 28" (70 cm) then a 30" jointer is unfeasible.

I primarily use planes with cast iron bottoms.  These
are nice, but wood is lighter, especially for the bigger
ones.  Also, wood won't break if dropped. Consider
mostly wood planes especially the larger ones.

Some processes are vastly easier if the tool fits exactly.
For instance, if you need a 1/2" hole, you pretty much
need a #8 auger bit.  Another situation where this
comes to mind is chiselling a mortise.  Having the
right width chisel is important.  Expansive bits like the
Clark might help, but you should consider your choice
of these tools carefully.

Good luck!  This is the kind of problem I'd *like* to
have.

Gary K
(too) Close to Buffalo NY, USA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Huberty" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 1:12 PM
Subject: [OldTools] Stuck on an island, need some tools (no, really)

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> My question to the list is: if you had 30lbs of tools to ship from the US 
> to Italy (cost, about $100) with this in mind, what would they be? Keep in 
> mind

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