May 6, 2020
By: Kevin Hardt, Rai Road Machine Works (Callery, United States)
Comments
So much information I cant believe I waited this long to buy one!
Pros
Awesome compilation of info for machinists and engineers. Love the coated pages the greasy fingerprints wipe right off.
Cons
Should have bought the large print version (my aging eyes would have thanked me) Maybe include speeds and feeds for turning and milling in future versions.
Machinist
May 5, 2020
By: Bobby Lawton, Okeefe Drilling (Butte, United States)
Comments
Lots of very useful information and easy to find what you need in it.
Pros
Very short and to the point. Not a bunch of extra info to make finding stuff more difficult.
Cons
Would be nice to have common metals and alloys speeds and feeds listed.
Power House
May 5, 2020
By: Bill Kellogg, K-Fab (Emmett, United States)
Comments
Big Little Book - Just when I think the information I need cannot possibly be in there, it's in there!
Pros
Laminated pages, tabs (blank tabs to customize), packed full!
Cons
Speeds and Feeds would be so nice!
Owner
May 2, 2020
By: Philip Ballman, Shade Tree Machine (Freeport, United States)
Comments
Have other reference books but I seem to grab this one. Simple, concise, very valuable quick reference.
Pros
Easy to use, I believe a must have.
Cons
Being elderly, getting hard to read.
Would like more info on cutting speeds and feeds.
Great quick reference book
May 2, 2020
By: Max (Walkerville, Australia)
Comments
Great quick reference for most design and engineering aspects
Pros
Much quicker reference than most other publications
Cons
Could do with more information on speeds & feeds
Excellent Resource
April 28, 2020
By: Paul Bennett (Daisy Hill, Australia)
Comments
A great source of information
Pros
Comprehensive
Cons
Nil
Engineers Black Book
April 21, 2020
By: Jay Blackwood (Pomeroy , United States)
Comments
It is a nice book! Very useful
Great Reference Source
April 18, 2020
By: John Carty, Home Shop Machinist (Dedham, United States)
Comments
Lots of useful data in one sturdy location!
Pros
Tabs, table of contents, and index combine to find data quickly.
Cons
Would like to see info on C clips, spirolox, bearing info, and recommended turning speeds of various materials in future additions.
A must have reference
April 15, 2020
By: Matt Pettit, Prototype Machine Works (Galston, Australia)
Comments
A must have reference book for anyone, from a home shop to larger company's
Pros
Easier to have on hand rather then the larger machinery's handbook
One of the BEST Around!!!
April 12, 2020
By: Robert Jasenosky III, Computer Aided Designer / Drafter (Gresham, United States)
Comments
As a computer aided drafter and designer, this book sits right beside the machinery's handbook on my desktop. As professional user of AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor, and Fusion 360 - I can say this book ROCKS!!! EXCELLENT & FAST REFERENCE SOURCE
Pros
The binding, the waterproof pages, the layout...simply amazing and enjoyable to browse
Cons
why have I just one copy....?....
Excellent reference
April 11, 2020
By: Elwood, Otesaga Machine (Gaylord, United States)
Comments
Excellent reference.
Pros
An abundance of information. Usually faster than searching through Machinerys Handbook.
Cons
The red tabs are nice, but a listing of the page numbers to affix each tab would be helpful. The inserts, tool holders, and boring bar tabs are easy to get out of order.
Engineers black book
April 9, 2020
By: Charles Mcbride (Sault Ste Marie, Canada)
Comments
Awsome addition to the hobby machinist work shop.
Pros
Easy to read with matt finish & glare free pages
Brilliant product
April 9, 2020
By: Christian hill, C h recycling solutions ltd (Sheffield, United Kingdom)
Comments
Awesome .wouldnt be without it
Pros
Pocket sized it goes everywhere with me.the office and workshop.
Cons
I would say the cost
3rd edition Black Book
April 7, 2020
By: Eric Corse (Wake Forest, United States)
Comments
Outstanding and it is east yo find what you need
Pros
The large version is eaier on my eyes
Excellent
April 3, 2020
By: James Reed (Walthamstow , United Kingdom)
Comments
Excellent little book that has everything a home machinist needs to know.
Pros
Easy to read layout. Laminated pages are a nice touch
Cons
Printed in china
Amazing book for all mechanical trades
April 1, 2020
By: Jeremy Jones (Murrumbateman , Australia)
Comments
This book has been a really valuable tool. I have used this for last 15 years as a tradesman. And for some quick engineering design standards.
Pros
Spot on technical information. This has been a very handy book to have for all mechanical trades. When I was an apprentice, this was a great handy book of knowledge. It had almost everything I needed to know.
Cons
There is still room for more improvements. For example, the threads section has a lot of good calculations and standard thread forms. But I could not find anything that contained screw cutting using the three wire method.
Excellent Resource
March 30, 2020
By: Stuart McKinnis (MANOR LAKES, Australia)
Comments
Excellent book to keep in the workshop. Many unexpected and very useful topics packed with detail!
Pros
Plenty of detail on many topics, and the newer, large print version is very welcome.
Cons
None.
Feedback
March 28, 2020
By: Ahsan ullah, Mill Max Mfg Corp (Dix Hills, United States)
Comments
This booking is amazing and helpful for college and in the field. I would like to ask that if you guys can add basic G-codes, that will be very helpful as well.
Pros
This book is amazing and i always use this book for my college and work. Its very helpful and i already showed this book to many of my friends and the loved it. They also ordered the same book from amazon.
Cons
Nothing
Simply Amazing
March 21, 2020
By: Cameron Richardson (Elk Grove, United States)
Comments
I purchased this book after being so impressed with the USA edition Black Book. I used this to sort all of my fasteners at home and find myself referencing the torque values frequently when working on my vehicle.
Pros
Abundance of information, easy to read and navigate.
Cons
The only thing holding me back from owning all the Engineer's Black Books is the cost.
Fantastic Source of Info
March 21, 2020
By: Cameron R. (Elk Grove, United States)
Comments
I picked this up as an apprentice and it has proved to be invaluable on many occasions