The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #49800   Message #3019467
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
30-Oct-10 - 04:03 PM
Thread Name: BS: U.S. - U.K. Weights & Measures
Subject: RE: BS: U.S. - U.K. Weights & Measures
Mechanics must have both English and metric tools- plus some that are based on other systems. Not cheap.
Using a socket or wrench (spanner) that is a little off can damage bolt heads. (Lets see, 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters, approximately)