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Tank time · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2008 05:39:26

5/64 inch converted to metric is 1.9844mm tip.

Hmmm... I thought you would strip screws more if it was smaller.

GregM · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2008 05:50:30

Believe it or not, but its physically bigger than a 2mm, even thou it shouldn't be.

daz.fx · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2008 23:32:58

It must sound rediculous in some garages, "can you pass me the five sixtyforth's please". you can't even shorten it for quickness :lol:

How come fractions are still used, we've clearly moved on since then :lol:

Rocco Margiotta · **Posted:** Thu Apr 03, 2008 04:38:08

This is why I LLLOOOVVVEEE the metric system! But hey, what can you do?
5/64 is actually less syllables than 2 millimeters (then you just ask for a 2 mil), but who's counting, haha!

Metric system: based on earth/nature constants, and is expressed in factors of 10's....

Imperial units: based on some dude's foot...... Seriously, how smart do we look?!?!

lauri · **Posted:** Thu Apr 03, 2008 08:47:53

To get offtopic... I just love those arguments and calculations about measurements in American reality shows like American Chopper etc :wink:

Gotta put on of those up on the youtube :wink:

MALLET · **Posted:** Thu Apr 03, 2008 13:21:56

We'll say "passes a 10mill spanner", but we will say "could you take an eigth off of that for me please"

Rocco Margiotta · **Posted:** Thu Apr 03, 2008 17:03:52

I try to keep everything metric in my Non-RC toolbox... Toyota, Kawasaki and Xray, haha!

Team Helotes · **Posted:** Thu Apr 03, 2008 19:46:00

XRAY - Model racing cars

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