In my somewhat limited experience I have noted that mechanical engineers in 
metric countries spec SAE fasteners where strength is important. mm's don't 
seem as handy in that application.

John Ferrell
http://DixieNC.US

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> The Aussies are inching slowly, together with the Americans, towards the 
> metric
> system.
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> Peter
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