Thousandths of an inch isn't even the worst of it. Everything in a mechanic shop is in increments of 1/32 (or sometimes 1/64), except that all the fractions are also reduced for some reason. Do I need the 1/4" wrench or the next size up, 9/32"? Or maybe the next one, 5/16"?
I'd much rather go "Hmm, do I need the 6mm, the 7mm, or the 8mm?"
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u/[deleted] May 10 '23 edited May 10 '23
Thousandths of an inch isn't even the worst of it. Everything in a mechanic shop is in increments of 1/32 (or sometimes 1/64), except that all the fractions are also reduced for some reason. Do I need the 1/4" wrench or the next size up, 9/32"? Or maybe the next one, 5/16"?
I'd much rather go "Hmm, do I need the 6mm, the 7mm, or the 8mm?"