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Default Tape measure deals

On 2/13/2012 11:19 AM, Stuart wrote:
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Mike wrote:
Hey All:
I want SAE on both edges of the tape.


SAE?

Society of automotive engineers, what kind of measurement is that?

So... having stopped by the local Ace Hardware to pick up a tape for a
friend, wasn't I surprised to find a basic tape (25' Ace brand) - just
1/16"


Oh! You're talking about feet and inches. You mean /imperial/ units!


I believe he was referring to SAE as opposed to Metric. As in INCHES.
and fractions thereof. Like the wrenches. SAE or metric. hello?

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