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The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:
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

Explain yourself?

All kinds of engineering are required. 'Big hammer' engineering is just as
important as toolmaker 'you need a thou' off that width' - and you wouldn't
pay for the latter to repair your car.

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