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270970 Chuck Taylor 2020‑05‑22 Re: tool storage
Ed Minch wrote: 

> What are those funny numbers on your chisels?  6?  16?  Are they sized 
> like augers?  What sorcery is this?

It's metric sorcery, Ed! The Stanley Goldenbergs are marked 6, 12, and 18 mm on
their handles. The others have their sizes etched on the blades, 5/8" and 1" for
the MHGs and 10mm for the Herba.

Chuck

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