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Default Tape measure deals

On Feb 13, 12:19*pm, Stuart wrote:
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* *Mike Marlow 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!


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