October 27, 2024
By: Kyle Phillips (Bellflower, United States)
Comments
Great mechanical reference guide
Pros
Well written, and especially illustrated.
Cons
None.
Very handy to have
October 27, 2024
By: Chad Kerin (Tanah Merah, Australia)
Comments
Handy little book, definately learnt a couple things
Pros
Very informative on the coatings and effects
Cons
I have been searching for information on a prevailing torque nut for a while now, I was hoping to find info in here but to no evail.
Small Book, So Much Information
October 27, 2024
By: Chad Kerin (Tanah Merah, Australia)
Comments
Quite amazed at the amount of information that can fit in one little book.
Pros
Has a lot of information that is hard to find if you don't know where to look.
Cons
Doesn't have as much information on titanium as I was hoping for, but I guess it's not as common of a workshop metal as the rest.
Engineers Black Book
October 19, 2024
By: Kelly Tabor, WireCrafters (Louisville, United States)
Comments
I love this book. It is very informative and helpful. Nicely laid out.
Pros
Easy to find what I am looking for.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Engneers black book
October 16, 2024
By: Chris Asplet (Marsden, Australia)
Comments
Great job on this book
Pros
Very helpful and great to see it a bit bigger for the old guys
Cons
N/A
great reference book
October 14, 2024
By: John, PD Development LLC ((Plattsmouth) 9808 1st Ave Plattsmouth NE 68048-8422, United States)
Comments
very high quality reference book
Pros
high quality color print, good easy to use binding, perfect size, and very usefull information
Cons
no real downsides
EBB Third Ed - BB
October 8, 2024
By: Brett Bacon, Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc (Chickamauga, United States)
Comments
10/10. Good size, feel, and paper quality. Easy to read and color coded. Just enough info for broad general purpose without bogging down with too much technical information. Very useful with beginning engineering work, very helpful explanations of differing material classifications.
Pros
Good cost vs. quality
Easy to read (big font, colorful)
Useful tabs
Easy to clean
Cons
The only problems were I had to "break" apart each page when i first got it (no big deal, is probably a side affect of page material), there is also an extra line on "blue finish" box on pg 176.
Trusted by experienced machinists, helpful reference for beginners
October 7, 2024
By: Craig Bonsignore, MedRes International (Carlsbad, United States)
Comments
Recommended by machining instructor in an introductory lathe class. His was well worn and clearly a constant companion. Ordered a copy on the spot and read cover to cover, which clarified many topics which I had not previously fully understood
Pros
Convenient size, well organized and printed on durable material, comprehensive.
Cons
Seemed expensive when placing the order, but after receiving and reviewing the book, the price is justified by its quality.
Machinist
October 4, 2024
By: Paul (Otsego, United States)
Comments
Lots of great information
Pros
Easy to find Information
Excellent resource
October 4, 2024
By: Steve (WILLENHALL, United Kingdom)
Comments
As a hobby machinist, this is an excellent resource for pretty much everything I will ever need. Conversion charts, speeds and feeds, pictorial descriptions of various fixings, indexing chart and tapping drill sizes plus much more.
I still have my 30 year old "Zeus" data chart book that was issued to me as an apprentice, but this is much clearer and contains way more information.
Pros
Wipe clean pages a bonus when working in an oily environment
Cons
None I can think of
Best go to guide available
September 29, 2024
By: James B (Kanwal, Australia)
Comments
Best go to guide available for new and experienced engineers alike.
Pros
Quick handy reference guide with easy to read conversion and size charts
Cons
new edition no longer includes thread size guide but that a minor minor issue
Engineer’s Blackbook compact size
September 27, 2024
By: Philip Smith (Canal Winchester, United States)
Comments
Loads of useful information for shop. Good educational reference an every thing is well explained. Appreciated the small history of engineering in the preface.
Pros
Quick easy reference tabs making it easy to find information you are looking for.
Cons
Print somewhat small with the pocket version. Might have to get the large print size also.
Instructor
September 22, 2024
By: Keith Johnson (Clinton Twp, United States)
Comments
Great book
Nice refrence book
September 20, 2024
By: Mike (Akron, United States)
Comments
Great little reference book, lots of good info. Like this one and the fastener one as a quick place to start before checking an industry standard.
Pros
-Lists Industry Standards
Black Book
September 20, 2024
By: Stephan Hetzel, Soliflo (Roodepoort, South Africa)
Comments
A must have for every designer.
Mr
September 18, 2024
By: Struan (Stourbridge, United Kingdom)
Comments
Really couldn’t live without it! Used pretty much everyday at work and sometimes at home.
Pros
Really well laid out, information is easy to find in seconds. The included stick on tabs make this even better for the everyday use cases.
Cons
Very minor but there are a couple of thread charts and sizes not included but they’re far from the usual. Pretty much every other thread type is in there.
General Review of Engineers Black Book, Metric
September 14, 2024
By: Lindsey McLeod (Kaukapakapa, New Zealand)
Comments
Onto my 2nd Black Book, having lost my 2nd Ed. Now have a 3rd Ed. The content has increased slightly between editions, but seeing the 1st edition in an old toolbox holy smokes the 2nd edition got big! I also own the fasteners book as well.
Pros
Love the inch/metric conversions and the drill gauge table. Really helps. Love the thread dimensions for bsp, unc etc. it's mainly what I use the book for.
Cons
No I formation on hydraulic fittings such as JIC, Metric/Ermeto, hose information dimensions etc. I've just started a job where I had to do quite a bit with these and it's proven a bit of a headache, and the BB would have really helped. A chart of dimensions would be great for JIC would be great.
Also the fasteners book has common torques for m8, m10 etc and this would be handy to have in the engineering BB. Pretty common thing to have around.
Praise
September 11, 2024
By: dthoward (Dayton, United States)
Comments
This book should be in every new electricians tool box, or any trade for that matter
Pros
well laid-out illustrations, great info about the laws, and info on tools & testers. Should be in every new electricians tool bag.
Cons
the only thing I can come up with is there is not a way to attach a note book .
Most helpful handbook a machinist or fitter turner can have
September 9, 2024
By: Bailey p, Dave Harvey Engineering (Brisbane , Australia)
Comments
I’ve owned this handbook since the beginning of my apprenticeship and it has been exceptionally helpful for me
Pros
Formulae
Cons
No g and m code contents
Engineers Black Book Review
September 6, 2024
By: Arjun Kashyap, Flow Water Inc (Mississauga, Canada)
Comments
A wonderful little tool in an engineer's pocket
Pros
I absolutely love how I am able to carry so much technical information in my pocket thanks to this book. It's been a great help in my day to day workshop jobs.