Where Did I Go To School?

Junkman · May 17, 2004

( Here in Aust we moved to metric in the late 60s early 70s. it was introduced over over about 6 years
I finished school in the early 70s but learnt all imperial measurement. It was difficult at first to work in metric but i would not change back for anything.
Has there ever been any consideration in the US to go to metric )

What is the metric equivelant of a 2X4 and does it measure exactly the same every time you purchase lumber? If fact, I don't even know if there is a metric conversion for lumber. Is there????? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Lumber is measured in board feet. How would you convert that to metric?????

DaveNay · May 17, 2004

( What is the metric equivelant of a 2X4 and does it measure exactly the same every time you purchase lumber?)

Metric Lumber Table

Dave

Gomez · May 17, 2004

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Has there ever been any consideration in the US to go to metric )

The was some consideration, and some industries adopted it, but general acceptance never occurred.

I too, was taught both systems in school and still use both.

Cliff_Johns · May 17, 2004

I asked for a 2X4. The guy said, "How long do you want it." I said, "Well, I'm installing it in my house, so I guess that would be pretty long. The people that buy the house are likely to continue to want it."

What? Did he think I was just going to borrow it?

Cliff

johnday · May 17, 2004

UH-HUH!!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Junkman · May 18, 2004

( I asked for a 2X4. The guy said, "How long do you want it." I said, "Well, I'm installing it in my house, so I guess that would be pretty long. The people that buy the house are likely to continue to want it."

What? Did he think I was just going to borrow it?

Cliff
)

with humor like that, I suggest that you keep your daytime job. I don't believe that you are quite ready for the late night television crowd!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif