Metric measuring tape

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Post by OAC »

Hmmm...kind of cool. I can't see myself using it that much in that way thou. I'm not that much of a carpenter I have to admit.
BTW, on some of the pictures there are metric tape...he is probably ready when the "metric storm" hits the US! :)
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Post by skidesmond »

OAC wrote:Hmmm...kind of cool. I can't see myself using it that much in that way thou. I'm not that much of a carpenter I have to admit.
BTW, on some of the pictures there are metric tape...he is probably ready when the "metric storm" hits the US! :)
Yeah I just noticed in 1 of the pics the under side of the tape looks like metric. You'd think he'd mention it. Oh well.
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Post by endre »

sammer wrote:
The longer the rest of the world holds onto the archaic imperial system the more muddled it all becomes.

I say petition your governments to change now!


sam
the rest of the world?

“Three countries use non-metric measurement systems: Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States.” ..the rest of the world uses the metrics system. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_system
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Post by MontuckyMadman »

sam[/quote]

the rest of the world?

“Three countries use non-metric measurement systems: Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States.” ..the rest of the world uses the metrics system. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_system[/quote]

Thats flippin hilarious!!

Isn't myanmar like a disputed region with no formal goverment?
I love being in such company.
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Myanmar - formally Burma. People subject to a military dictatorship. Not sure if they are Republicans or not? :D
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