On 2012-07-20 the Metric Maven published a blog entry with the title The Invisible Metric Embargo, telling us how difficult it was to get metric-only measuring tools, in particular, millimetre-only rulers and tape measures, unless they were imported from overseas.

After nearly 12 years has anything changed? Is it possible, in America these days to get:

• Metric-only rulers, tape measures, calipers and other measuring tools,
• Metric fasteners: Screws, bolts, nuts, washers,
• Metal bars and sheets in millimetre thicknesses instead of the different gauges for steel, aluminium and non-ferrous metals,
• Construction materials such as bricks, reinforcing steel, lumber, doors and windows,
• Circuit boards and prototyping boards?

Apart from industrial tools and materials, how easy is it to get metric (A-series) stationery, notebooks, envelopes, and accessories like binders and matching hole punches (80 mm spacing)?

Are cookbooks, or sewing patterns or hobby/craft materials in metric sizes easily available?

Apart from the auto industry, are there any major manufacturers building their products in metric sizes?

I'm not particularly interested about things being packed in metric measures, but more about objects in metric sizes. You have a reel of tape that's 20 metres long? OK. How wide is it? 20 mm or 3/4 inch?

I'd like to hear about your experience on this topic.