LOL. That is the best excuse I have heard for converting to the metric system.

The most common gripe is having to own two sets of tools.

We can blame the Brits for make us learn fractions.

 

we are not converting at all.....it is just all of our production is made outside of the country where metric is the standard.......

 

We will get there. We will have no choice.

 

No need to have two sets of sockets. Most of the metric sockets will fit on the SAE nuts and bolts no problem. They are usually very close in measurement except in a very few cases.

 

I would not want to put 125 pounds or more of torque onto an SAE fastener with a metric socket that was "very close." Removing a rounded off fastener with that kind of torque would be a real pain. Throw in the factor of time/corrosion should a shop do that and not bother to replace the fastener, and you could have some serious work. In fact, if I saw a shop using metric tools on any SAE fastener (or vice versa), I'd look for another shop. And if I wouldn't let a shop work like that, why should I do it myself?

 

Nope. Not good advice at all. It will only lead to frustration.

 

There are about 3 or 4 metrics that convert exactly to standard sizes. I don't use anything but the right size...might as well just use vice grips and gator sockets for everything.

 

Every single tool at my tool box at work is Metric (BMW tech for a living). I'll be quite alright working on these metric fastener Jeeps. Of course my 'hot rod' is a 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, won't find a metric bolt or nut on that thing! lol