Fantastic increase in info from my copy of 2nd edition
Pros
Carbide selection and application expanded wonderfully
Cons
Milling carbide section could be expanded a little plus speeds and feeds calc
Machinist
May 20, 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.
Very helpful
May 17, 2020
By: Andrew (Marian, Australia)
Comments
Very helpful
Pros
Book has a load of imformation, always been quite helpful to anytime I've needed insight on anything
Cons
None
Handy Reference
May 11, 2020
By: Schuyler Grace, Vanishing Point Creative Services (Mesa, United States)
Comments
A great quick reference to almost anything machining related, and the large-print edition is very easy to read.
Pros
Book is nicely printed and bound and easy to navigate and read. It's Machinery's Handbook when you don't have the time or need to wade through thousands of pages of details.
Cons
None so far.
Fantastic Book
May 10, 2020
By: Dan Mathiasen (Skive, Denmark)
Comments
Should have bought this book years ago,can´t imagine not to have it !!
Pros
Think it´s very nice that you can vipe any spots of of the sides,
Excellent reference
May 8, 2020
By: Matthew Hall (Fruitland, United States)
Comments
This book contains much more concise and valuable information than the machinery’s handbook. Definitely a must have
Pros
Laminated pages and general construction
Cons
None
Brilliant!
May 8, 2020
By: Paul Riess (Canberra, Australia)
Comments
What a great little book. I should have bought this years ago.
Pros
The laminated pages are a nice touch.
Cons
None.
Excellent Book
May 7, 2020
By: Luis Alvarenga (Medford, United States)
Comments
If you are interested in Machining, this is a “Must Have” book
Pros
A lot of valuable information
Cons
Pages should be more protected. If you need it in the workshop, make sure to keep it away from any oil
WOW. So much info......
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)