Very thorough book, I’m early in machining but a lot of good information already.
Pros
Color, good descriptions, easy to carry
Cons
None so far
Metric Engineers Black Book
January 2, 2023
By: Ken Fowler (Inverness, United Kingdom)
Comments
Ideal for assisting with apprentice training
Pros
Small and informative, with durable paper
Great resource
January 2, 2023
By: Jack (Jacksonville, United States)
Comments
Great to refer back to for most measurements and quick calculations.
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
None
A must have
December 29, 2022
By: Graham (Beverley, United Kingdom)
Comments
How i have ever worked without this book is beyond me, only a hobby machinest but time and time again i can reach for this book knowing i can find the exact information i need.
Pros
Dirt and oil resistant paper !!!
Great gift
December 27, 2022
By: Justin (Newport, United Kingdom)
Comments
Very useful tool to have and reference against.
Very Helpful Book
December 27, 2022
By: Martin (Birmingham, United Kingdom)
Comments
Content covers all areas and will help me daily in work and private life
Pros
Easy to read, good format, well laid out, ring bind and grease proof paper is excellent
Cons
No cons
Best gift ever recieved
December 26, 2022
By: Samuel Vigneault-Caron (ste-catherine-de-la-j-cartier, Canada)
Comments
It is complete with all you could wish for. Very handy when questionning yourself about machining stuff.
Pros
The grease proof lamination is much appreciated
Cons
A bit small
Review
December 25, 2022
By: Oliver (Traralgon, Australia)
Comments
Very useful reference book, highly recommend
Review
December 25, 2022
By: Oliver (Traralgon, Australia)
Comments
Very useful reference book, highly recommend
Must have book
December 25, 2022
By: Tyler (Wallingford, United States)
Comments
This thing is a must have for anybody in the field
Pros
Size and information
Cons
None
Review
December 15, 2022
By: Jack v, Lovells (Newcastle, Australia)
Comments
Great book, very practical
Must have
December 13, 2022
By: LaurWatt, Hobbyists (Fleron , Belgium)
Comments
Extremely good product
Pros
Clear and sharp font, very nice paper fit for purpose, perfect content
Cons
None found
Black Book
December 12, 2022
By: JG (Charing, United Kingdom)
Comments
The most complete reference book I've found.
Ing
December 6, 2022
By: Alejandro Ramírez, AR Solutions (Saltillo, Mexico)
Comments
I really lile this book, It comes with all the formulas that i need in my daily job
Pros
Very usefull
Cons
Someone stole my sharpening gage
MR
November 29, 2022
By: Michael Ashby (Norwest, Australia)
Comments
Fantastic - just what I need
Black book
November 14, 2022
By: timothy Becker (Dakabin, Australia)
Comments
The books really good lots of information
Pros
Heap of info and semi water proof
Cons
Could have more info
Best Book In My Shop
November 13, 2022
By: James A Lowery (Silver Spring, MD, United States)
Comments
I keep this book in right on the bench where I can reach from the mill and lathe.
Pros
Like the coated pages that don't soak up the oils.
Having the page tabs makes it easier to find what I am looking for.
Cons
I have found none.
Black book review
November 13, 2022
By: Wiremu, North East Isuzu (Adelaide, Australia)
Comments
Feel like a pro reading the info, wish I had this in my younger days, would have solved a lot of problems along the way.
Pros
Small and compact, easy to use, pages are durable.
Cons
When i purchased the book it didnt come with a thread gauge or drill gauge template. Gutted.lol.
Entry level machinist, love it
November 6, 2022
By: Patrick (South Portland, United States)
Comments
This book has saved me so much time by having quick access to solutions and answers.
Pros
Nice size that can fit most anywhere and not take up an absurd amount of space
Wow
November 5, 2022
By: Robert Stanley, All purpose engineering (Invercargill, New Zealand)
Comments
Awesome resource for any apprentice or engineer
Pros
Full of useful information pertaining to all things engineering
Cons
Price is abit steep here in New Zealand but still well worth it