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04-13-2017, 07:00 AM
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Why do I need to search through my tool box for a 16MM socket to work on my CHEVY truck?
Just something to ponder.
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04-13-2017, 07:19 AM
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Crazy, isn't it? And I can almost guarantee you have SAE sizes on it too!
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04-13-2017, 07:36 AM
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Yeah that is one thing that is odd. I don't mind having to use metric as I have full sets of both. I just wish they would pick one thing and stick with it. Make it all metric or inches.
That said after living in Germany for 6 years. I wish we would just give in and go to the metric system here in the US. Sure it was a pain for the first few months but once you use it every day it is so much easier.
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04-13-2017, 08:54 AM
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I actually prefer metrics having worked in the maritime part of the oil industry for 20 years. It's actually a lot simpler, but I guess we have to be difficult here. Yes I still like inches, feet etc.
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04-13-2017, 09:26 AM
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Why do I have to hold a measuring cup in my right hand and pour with my left to be able to see the non metric marks?
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04-13-2017, 01:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dzwiss
Why do I have to hold a measuring cup in my right hand and pour with my left to be able to see the non metric marks?
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Brilliant question!! LOL
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04-13-2017, 05:40 PM
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It is a southpaw thing! "They" will change the marking on the measuring cup once "they" discover it works for us left handed folks.
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04-13-2017, 06:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sennister
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I wish we would just give in and go to the metric system here in the US. Sure it was a pain for the first few months but once you use it every day it is so much easier.
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Never happen. There are too many knuckleheads here, in the US, that would scream it is all part of the socialist conspiracy designed to take away our guns.
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04-13-2017, 08:37 PM
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Metric measuring is a fourth grade standard, the kids are taught it. It wouldn't be an issue for them, it's the adults that would be bumping into walls, and losing their minds.
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04-14-2017, 07:44 AM
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Here in Canada we have been metric since the 70's. I still prefer imperial ..
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04-14-2017, 08:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JPBeck
Metric measuring is a fourth grade standard, the kids are taught it. It wouldn't be an issue for them, it's the adults that would be bumping into walls, and losing their minds.
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I bump into walls!
And it's not 4th grade. It's 0.5324478 grade! 
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04-14-2017, 08:24 AM
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Lol 
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04-14-2017, 08:45 AM
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Learnt Imperial and Metric at the same time in grade skool.
Can work in either. Conversion...not so much.
The real joy is having to make double-sure the lug nuts I'm about to abuse with an impact wrench neally are 3/4. Or are they 18? 
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