Given to me as a student and used in many different applications. A great size with packed information.

Affordable, compact, and almost everything you need to know

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Handy reference for commonly used tables and figures.

Very handy reference. I keep it on my desk and use it almost daily.

Small, concise and to the point. A must have reference for any engineer.

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Very useful and handy

you can carry it all the time - perfect size

Had it have undercuts for shafts and bores, it would be great

I use it every day!

Easy to use

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Very good book to have

High quality moisture resistant pages. Handy size.

Very good book to have

Pages are smudge resistant.
Lots of info that you sometimes don't realize you'll need, until you do.

Some of the information could be better organized.

Decently comprehensive book

color
useful charts
grease resistant
get a free wall chart

could be more helpful

Not much this book doesn’t have to help you in an Engineering workshop, very pleased with it.

Pocket size & tough non grease pages.

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Very good book to have

Essential

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This is an essential tool in my workshop. You do not know how much you need this until you get one.

High quality moisture resistant pages. Handy size.

Text a bit small

I keep this in my shop apron pocket and utilize it constantly. Sure, you can find this info online, but for me, this book is far more convenient when I have oily/nasty fingers that I don't want to get on my phone to look something up.

Pocket-sized
Spiral-bound
Pages are smudge resistant
Lots of info that you sometimes don't realize you'll need, until you do.


Honestly, none that I can immediately think of.

Excellent reference to have around the shop. It's clear the authors have thought about what's needed from a pocket reference book and aim for just the right combination of theory, charts and practical tips.

Contains a LOT of useful information. Here's some particular examples that are sometimes hard to find:
- dimensions and use cases for common ISO tolerances
- carbide insert and grinding wheel types and designations
- color charts for judging steel temperature
- lists and property charts for various metals, plastics and adhesives
- quick cheat sheets for selecting band saw and hacksaw blades

The book is made out of very nice material also. I'm not afraid to leave this on the workbench.

Some of the information could be better organized. Basic math and geometry/trig pops up all over the book. It could use sections with clear separations - machining, drafting, materials and so on.

The section on adhesives could use info on breaking and removing. Maybe add a section on common solvents?

Gear and bearing pulling and removing is a fairly common task that's sometimes daunting for a novice. Maybe a subject worth adding?

There's some theory on surface finishes but not much on how to achieve them. Some basic info on what feeds and speeds to use might be useful.

Personally I think the section on G-codes and numerical control could be removed. It feels to brief for a useful reference and the exact codes are largely dependent on the machine/controller anyway.

Easy to understand

fantastic layout

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Like the Engineers Black Book which I've had for a few years and has absolutely everything in it, this is the same for fasteners and has made a wealth of knowledge easily available.

Absolutely everything I could ever need to know in an easy to access format which will last a lifetime.

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This is an amazing cheat sheet book. It condenses a lot of the books I have at my desk into 1 helpful location.

Drill point sharpening gage included! All the info on drill point geometry and purposes comes in real handy when working with operators who don't understand the differences. Brushes up on most things you use daily in your average machine shop.

I have yet to find something I dislike with this book.

Love this book

Tons of handy info ,real easy to find information you’re looking for. The pages are laminated so no worrying about messy hands touching the book

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I am blessed with the Swedish edition and still cant understand how I survived until today without it? A true gift from the gods!

All is there, ALL!

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A very handy little book with great up to date info for more than I need. Been wanting one of these for ages, finally managed to get one! Every 'machinist' should have one in their toolbox!!!!!

Nice book..... wish I had it long ago

easy to find reference book..... a lifesaving product

should have purchased long ago