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jonny7england
#1 Posted : 01 November 2011 18:26:10

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Okay shipmates, This old dog has problems with metric...Blushing I am on Issue 60 page 9 Instructions 1 and 2. My measurements on my build tally with those mentioned in the instructions: 163mm. I am no good with metric measurements so could somebody kindly tell me where 23.3mm is on the ruler??? Blink I'm getting in a right flap here..Cursing Much obliged for your help...Confused Crying
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#2 Posted : 01 November 2011 18:31:51

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A tad more than 9 inches.

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#3 Posted : 01 November 2011 19:08:50

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23.3 mm =29/32",BigGrin there only 25.4mm to the inchBigGrin this is where diital calipers come in handyCool try 23.5 and you will see how close you are measured from each end you will only be 0.5mm out on the thired one
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#4 Posted : 01 November 2011 19:27:37

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163mm. = 6.3/8"
23.3mm. = 7/8"
and the answer to your 1st.question is no,just set in yer waysFlapper
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#5 Posted : 01 November 2011 19:40:20

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Ah it was mm's

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#6 Posted : 01 November 2011 19:53:06

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Thanks shipmates, what a great bunch of lads you are!!! Got it sorted now...Now I can get on with some more work and get my pillars and beams installed..
Cheers mates!!ThumpUp
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#7 Posted : 01 November 2011 19:55:05

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Glad to be of help.

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