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[–] NightmareQueenJune@lemmy.world 20 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Well, screws are more complicated. We mostly use M sizes which are metric. But when it comes to plumbing and compressed air thread sizes you get into imperial terretory fast.