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Default Please explain this Metric thread size

On 05/10/2016 02:18 AM, Jack Hammer wrote:
FWIW, 4.2mm is a lot easier to find in a metric drill index than having
to hunt thru fractional drills, number drills and letter drills.

I think the real problem is that US manufacturing doesn't know whether
to **** or get off the toilet.


With my '86 F150 they did a little of both. At least with my Jap bikes
and car I know it's going to be metric. With the Ford and Harley you
just never know.