[VetoBill]

The problem is that 90% of the guys we bring in can't find an 1/8" on a tape measure . Their job depends on them being able to locate 1/64". This is a fairly good job and most of these guys will do whatever is necessary to keep it. But we are having a very hard time teaching them how to read a ruler and understanding fractions

Schools seem to focus on metric measurements at the lack of SAE. SAE just refuses to die, and should not die because in many instances (carpentry, and mechanics) it is plain superior.

[VetoBill]

If you really want to confuse these people, when working on a car, ask for a 3/8 18 inch breaker bar with a 6 inch extention and a 9/16 deep well socket out of your toolbox.

[Neanderthal]

"Schools seem to focus on metric measurements at the lack of SAE. SAE just refuses to die, and should not die because in many instances (carpentry, and mechanics) it is plain superior."

They couldn't measure 1 cm either if their life depended on it.