John wrote:
"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"
So what would he refer to if I said 1&5/8"?
HTH
John
PS. I did the same 'project' as part of my engineering
apprenticeship in the late 70's
Heh! so did I, about 75ish.
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Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite