Flexibility and Standardization is a tradeoff and how useful each one is depends on the context. Should you put a project on hold if you only have 1/2 inch nai

Flexibility and Standardization is a tradeoff and how useful each one is depends on the context. Should you put a project on hold if you only have 1/2 inch nails and the plans ask for 3/4 inch nails? I don't know, are you building a nuclear reactor or a decorative birdhouse?