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[Dave Merchant]

Well, actually, no...!

We in the US can buy 4x8 sheets, while in the UK you can only buy 8x4 sheets.

The 4x8 sheets fit nicely in a van or truck, while the 8x4 sheets
are a real problem to haul home, unless you put them in crossways.

Just trying to help...

Dave Merchant
All I know about England, I learned from watching Top Gear.


At 02:26 AM 12/19/2008, you wrote:
>On 18/12/2008, MaytagTwin at aol.com <MaytagTwin at aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Peter,
> > Somewhere I got the notion that measuring using inches  and feet was
> > forbidden.  I have even read of merchants being fined for  weighing 
> goods in
> > pounds
> > and ounces.  Can you actually go into a builders'  supply house and 
> purchase
> > 4'x8' plywood sheets, calling them by  name?
> > Thanks.
> > Ron Carroll
> >
>
>Strange to say, yes you can, although technically they are sold as
>Metric sheets 2440mm X 1220mm (96.06"  X 48.03") It's a moot point if
>the sawmill can cut with an accuracy of 0.06", especially if you allow
>for drying shrinkage.
>
>1/2" plasterboard is another one that seems to have slipped through as well.
>
>Peter
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