New Posts For Thread: FGS....are we metric or aren't we?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-wePeople still ask for an 8'x4' sheet of 12mm plywoodI'm looking for bike tyres and some are quoted in metric and some in imperial.Some however are quoted as, for instance, 26"x 35mm.Worse still....26" x 1.95" or 26" x 1.1"...what the hell is that aboThe only good thing to come out of Europe is the ferry back to the UK.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549894019#549894019The only good thing to come out of Europe is the ferry back to the UK.Sat, 10 Sep 2016 14:32:13 -0500The reason metric hasn't replaced Imperial is because Imperial is easier.Few craftsmen that I know prefer metric to Imperial. Whether they're measuring in tenths of a thousandth of an inch, or yards feet and inches.Casual DIYers will do well to stickhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549893661#549893661The reason metric hasn't replaced Imperial is because Imperial is easier.Few craftsmen that I know prefer metric to Imperial. Whether they're measuring in tenths of a thousandth of an inch, or yards feet and inches.Casual DIYers will do well to stickSat, 10 Sep 2016 14:01:24 -0500Having been taught both the European and American systems, I believe I have a good grasp of them. For example, I now call a yard a garden.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549893177#549893177Having been taught both the European and American systems, I believe I have a good grasp of them. For example, I now call a yard a garden.Sat, 10 Sep 2016 13:11:29 -0500Born in 1968 and science minded I try and be metric but I still refer to imperial I'm 12 stone and 1.7m tall.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549892835#549892835Born in 1968 and science minded I try and be metric but I still refer to imperial I'm 12 stone and 1.7m tall.Sat, 10 Sep 2016 12:31:54 -0500Big Charlie's OP is brilliant....https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549890619#549890619Big Charlie's OP is brilliant....Sat, 10 Sep 2016 08:37:24 -0500Nothing like a good 6 inches of throbbing gristle imo.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549890617#549890617Nothing like a good 6 inches of throbbing gristle imo.Sat, 10 Sep 2016 08:37:23 -0500Forgot about that one.....Just recalling the famous comment by Aneka Rice, on some sort of crummy housey programme, when she called the timbermerchant and asked for an 8'x 4' sheet of P.L.Y Laughhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549890599#549890599Forgot about that one.....Just recalling the famous comment by Aneka Rice, on some sort of crummy housey programme, when she called the timbermerchant and asked for an 8'x 4' sheet of P.L.Y LaughSat, 10 Sep 2016 08:35:32 -0500aunty postsee the old thread your on about the timber yardhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549890037#549890037aunty postsee the old thread your on about the timber yardSat, 10 Sep 2016 07:46:34 -0500^ Challenger loss.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549890027#549890027^ Challenger loss.Sat, 10 Sep 2016 07:45:42 -0500Just checked that....I seem to be mistaken after a quick look.....was due to some rubber not being able to withstand the very cold temperatureshttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30732553/fgsare-we-metric-or-arent-we?post_id=549890021#549890021Just checked that....I seem to be mistaken after a quick look.....was due to some rubber not being able to withstand the very cold temperaturesSat, 10 Sep 2016 07:45:08 -0500