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Larry Jaques wrote:

None of my bits are tapered.


"None is." said the English teacher. "none = not one"


Really, Larry? You're that guy.
Ok, then..... :-)

My usage was correct. Google it. Here's a hint...

If the noun can be counted, you can use either "is" or "are."
In my useage, bits can be counted.



This is a woodworking group. Not a NASA machinists' group.
I don't have nano settings on any tool I use.


How does that go: Measure with a micrometer, mark with chalk, and cut
with an axe.


There should be a question mark at the end of that sentence.
Since you used a colon to extend it, the entire sentence is a question.


I plonked Ed about 8 years ago after all I saw were were ads for his
expensive indicator-on-a-stick thingie. shrug


"were were?" Ok, I'll give you that one as a typo or a cut-n-paste
error.

See what you get for sticking up for me? :-p


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