Hi.

In a recent thread I remember someone saying "I just switched to metric and I am lovin' it " (Jim Becker maybe?)

That got me thinking. I am familiar with the metric system. But not sure what there is to Love about switching to it.

If I am making multiple pieces I use stops of some kind, so the initial measurement once done is irrelevant. If I am making something to fit somewhere I use sticks to determine the distance and make my cut accordingly. Metric or Imperial does not come into play.

So is there something that make the switch to metric, in countries (or is that Country?) that do not use it, that is a real game breaker?

As an aside, I have this really stupid Harbor Freight tape measure that is metric on one side and imperial on the other. What a crazy idea! I hate it.

So to those of you who have switched, is there something that makes the metric system superior for us in the US that still have 4x8 plywood and lumber dimensioned in inches and feet?

Bill