Re: Metric/imperial

David Billington wrote:

Gerry wrote:

Screw Metric!

We are the best country in the world. We shall do things the way we
want to and that's in inches and pounds. The rest of the world can do
whatever they want.

Give me a .45 over a 9mm any day

Seems to me the US is being metricated by stealth from the rest of the
world (China?). Last time I lived in the US about 1982 I can't recall
seeing metric fasteners in the local hardware stores but now it's
mentioned regularly on this NG that you can buy them at HD, Lowes,
Walmart etc. There must be a need or they wouldn't sell them, I guess
that's down to the US buying or making things that are using metric
fasteners and they need replacement, hence the availability nowadays.


Sure, they sell metric hardware. Its in individual hweat sealed bags
at 20 times what its worth. They might even have a dozen of a size, in
that small parts cabinet, but the real hardware fills an entire isle.

--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
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