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Old 29th Mar 2017, 8:42 pm   #35
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Default Re: Light work bench.

The metric system is designed for scientific measure. Makes calculation in decimals far easier. Imperial units are ancient and based on things on the scale of the human body, so are easy to visualise - low tech - a tangible system for daily use. Horses for courses.
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