Tape measure in Tenths of an inch
"Leon" wrote in message
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"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"Leon" wrote in message
You realize that a tape measure in 10ths of an inch is just another
fraction?
I know of a few companies that translate all of their customer
specifications to 16ths to avoid confusion. You won't find a box made 12
1/2", but it will be 12 8/16" Seems just as awkward at times.
I guess some people have a hard time with simple math.
I work to the nearest 1/8. A helper does the cutting so I call out 12 4 and
they cut it. Many helpers don't understand fractions or tape measures. I
would love to have a tape marked in 8ths. Maybe I could switch to tenths.
I think I'll buy a couple and see.
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