Date:         Sun, 8 Oct 2000 11:31:42 EDT
Reply-To:     JKrevnov@AOL.COM
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gap?  .03" = .762mm??
Comments: To: stebbins@aucegypt.edu
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In a message dated 10/8/00 9:00:20 AM, stebbins@AUCEGYPT.EDU writes:

<< Can
someone please confirm that .03 inches is .762 mm?&nbsp >>

Stebbins,

Yes.  For future reference just commit to memory that 1in. = 25.4 mm.  This
approximate conversion will serve you well until you start building electron
microscopes.  Another good one to retain is that 100 mm (i.e., 10 cm) is just
about 4in.  This is useful when buying European plywood which comes in 1500
mm X 1500 mm sheets.  If you measure the floor of a Vanagon and the width of
the area over the engine hatch, you'll find that it is sized to accommodate
their plywood just as some USA vehicles are touted as being capable of
handling full 4 X 8's.  I came to this realization after having a millyard
rip a foot off of some Baltic birch only so that I would be able to fit it
into the van.  After I loaded it, I stood back to admire my cleverness and
kicked myself in the ass!

Rich