"The3rd Earl Of Derby" wrote in message
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Mark wrote:
The3rd Earl Of Derby typed:

When I done my engineering training I had to file a block of 2" steel
to 1&6/8" square :-( ...Icm would be a doddle

1&6/8" = engineering training = LOL


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Explain yourself?


I presume he is stating that 1&6/8" is more commonly referred to as 1 & 3/4"

HTH

John

PS. I did the same 'project' as part of my engineering apprenticeship in
the late 70's