September 14, 2020
By: Mick Tomlinson (Kandos, Australia)
Comments
Good book good size good information
Pros
Very knowledgeable
Cons
None
Informative
September 13, 2020
By: Roger Harris (Huntingdon, United Kingdom)
Comments
Having everything in one place for quick reference is invaluable for use in the shop
Pros
Just Great
Cons
None
Must have for home shop!
September 5, 2020
By: Denzil Long (Austin, United States)
Comments
Probably the the most useful resource in my in my shop! Second to a good shop vacuum you will use this book for nearly every project.
Pros
Covers everything you need for the home shop machinist.
Cons
Would benefit from oil and dirt resistant paper as the pages will get dirty from using this book so much.
Engineers Black Book 3rd Edition (Inch)
September 3, 2020
By: Mark Bomboy (Newalla, Oklahoma, United States)
Comments
Perfect quick reference for the hobby machinist or for those in the profession.
Pros
Condensed and full of info that is great for quick access to answer those questions that pop up daily.
Cons
Can’t really see any negatives.
Mr
August 31, 2020
By: Shann Low (Perth, Australia)
Comments
Very handy ready reference
Pros
Lots of handy information right at your finger tips
Cons
It could be better in my opinion. In the grinding wheels section, no details at all about the new Cubic Boron Nitride Grinding wheels, grit selections etc.
They are great for cold Dry grinding High Speed & Tool Steel without requiring coolant / water lubrication.
Any modern engineering publication such as this should have the data available for those looking to source grinding wheels or they might not be aware of their existence otherwise.
nice
August 30, 2020
By: thank you, soudure RSM Inc. (Rigaud, Canada)
Comments
bon livre a avoir dans sont atelier.
Excellent, consolidated
August 30, 2020
By: Yyy (Grand junction, United States)
Comments
Excellent, consolidared info👍
Cons
None
Loads of Info for New Machinists
August 29, 2020
By: Brian Boatright (Lake City, United States)
Comments
this is my go to for quick sanity checks or looking up an insert.
Pros
coating on paper is excellent, easy to read and not easily smudged.
Cons
tabs are not just built into the page and aligning them or even finding the page they should be on is a PITA.
engineer
August 28, 2020
By: ricky bamford, talleys group ltd (ashburton, New Zealand)
Comments
good and easy to use
Great quick reffrence
August 27, 2020
By: Karl Larson (clara city, United States)
Comments
I went for the large print edition for easier referencing at my computer desk .
Pros
Clear printing and pictures with easy to use charts.
Cons
missing a few charts that I use (bolt circle) and some I would like to see (bearing size and fit tolerance; G&M code ) but if it had everything it would become too big to be a quick reference.
Engineers black book large
August 27, 2020
By: Kev mortimer, Poole college (Poole, United Kingdom)
Comments
This book os a godsend for machinists and teachers. Up to date information and curriculum criteria in abundance. Very useful indeed and a great addition to any engineers library. And of course its easy to keep in good condition with the laminated pages
Pros
Info overload
Clear mathamatics
Iso tip types and uses
Cons
Really none come to mind
Very Helpful
August 26, 2020
By: Georgia Forsdick, Crown Aerosols (selston, United Kingdom)
Comments
Very helpful and easy to use
Pros
got all the information you would ever need
Cons
non
Engineers Blackbook 3rd Edition
August 26, 2020
By: Josh (Newcastle, Australia)
Comments
Great reference book with heaps of infomation for all your machining needs
Pros
Full of useful information
Solid binding
Sturdy paper to last the test of time
August 18, 2020
By: Dave Manthei (Minneapolis, United States)
Comments
A solid reference that covers numerous aspects of metalworking. Likely to get much more frequently used than the Machinery’s Handbook due to ease and convenience.
Pros
Excellent reference. Useful illustrations. Spiral binding.
Cons
Manually placing tabs without suggested page numbers. Typos.
Engineers Black Book - 3rd Edition
August 18, 2020
By: Chris Quinn, QRD (Bingley, United Kingdom)
Comments
Book arrived this morning and I've spent about 2 hours trying to some information that it HASN'T got. I'll not now need to buy an up-to-date version of the "much more expensive publication" that has been my bible for years
Pros
Brilliant value - almost all the information that I need on a daily basis for design and manufacture
Cons
Haven't found any yet!
ENGINEERS BLACK BOOK - 3RD EDITION
August 17, 2020
By: Daniel Botterill (Grafton, Australia)
Comments
Great book
Very handy
August 17, 2020
By: Jaryd Gallagher (SUNBURY, Australia)
Comments
Great book. Has more information than you'll ever need!
Great book
August 16, 2020
By: Austin Miller (Stephenson, United States)
Comments
Handy book quick and ease to find the info i need in the machine shop. About to buy a large print version.
Pros
Easy to use, Full of knowledge, most frequently used book in the shop
Cons
cover is a little thin, it got ripped of of mine some how. but mine is old they may have changed this by now.
best book
August 12, 2020
By: Anthony Jones (Kendallville, United States)
Comments
great book. Getting one for my apprentice at work.
Pros
In depth info. And large font. Coated pages.
More hard to find info in book.