"Robatoy" wrote in message
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On Sep 8, 6:44 pm, "d.williams" wrote:
Get me a 2 x 4 sounds way better than get me a 5.08 x 10.16. (nominal of
course actually a 3.81 x 8.89) What do they call a stud in the metric
speaking countries. (there's a straihght line for ya)

An aldulterated stud or an unadulterated one?


They would call a stud a "mate" wouldn't they?