I'm a hobbyist who recently got into machining. I've collected a few books but this is the one I'm always reaching for. I use it often to reference drill & thread sizes, but has also come in handy for a number of other things I never expected (from V-belt dimensions to ID'ing carbide inserts)

Very information dense, pages are reasonably durable

The index could be more robust; sometimes hard for me to find a topic. Would be really nice if a few pages of speeds & feeds were added for common metals/alloys.

I did find a typo in the 3rd Ed. Inch version: pg 47 for Metric Special Pitch M12x1.5 lists a tap drill size of 29/64". This is incorrect; it should be 13/32". I emailed a EBB but didn't receive a response and no updates posted for the book.

Fantastic pocket guide for general engineering.

Compact and concise.

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Great book to have at work station for quick use

compact easy to use

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I have been doing more machine work and metal working. Lots of useful information in the book. Take time to look through it to get familar with the contents.

The pages are very durable and easy to clean which can come in handy.

Great Book

Lots of easy to find information

Compared to my initial edition pocket sized Black Book, the 3rd edition Large Print is a nice upgrade. While you lose some portability, the large size is simply more pleasant to use at the work bench and contains additional information.

Several nice upgrades on common but frequently used charts: decimal equivalents, thread cutting. Now has charts for retaining rings and o-rings. Still full color with coated paper and lay-flat spiral binding.

On Page 102, the V-Belts Cross Section Dimension Chart is incorrect, ie 1" <> 1" . Looks like they enlarged the pocket sized page for the Large Print Edition and the belt cross sections are not actual size.

All information in one handy book which doesn't take up much space. This is a great publication for everyone involved in mechanical engineering.

Concise with lots of relevant information in a well indexed format

For old blokes like myself some of the print is a bit small but I'm happy to put up with that considering the small format of the book.

Great book

Easy to find information

An invaluable guide
Much more practical than the Machinery's handbook for Europeans users
A must have for machinists


Full in colour. Easy and fast reading

Difficult to find in France (purchased in the United Kingdom).

Very good guide on carbide inserts.

Nice reference book, easy to read and in a handy pocketable size.

Has all the info you could need!

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Great reference book with a lot of useful information.

Great data reference book around the shop !!!

Layout is clear, easy to read.
My daily go to book. and it's in color.. Nice!!

Could be better if Drill gauge is Included.
mine did not come with index tabs.

All the information you could need. Able to access quickly

Very informative, compact

Some pages didnt print properly but still able to read

Very informative book! The best yet

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Maybe a page dedicated just to feeds and speeds for both milling and turning

Great Resource for a small business needing good quality material to reference and check from. This book enhances my knowledge more about electrical needs more than ever.

The Engineers Black Book is a excellent resource with a lot of valuable information

The good size book makes it a great go to look up book

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A must have for the machinist. All the practical data you will need on a daily basis. Leave the bible at the desk for that once in year information.

Just the common data. Portable size with strong pages that don't rip. Love the coloring of the charts, makes it so easy to find data

I find the table of contents to be useless, just unneeded pages. The index is so much quicker to find what you need.

This is a wonderful reference book. It's consolidated and easier to access the Machinery's Handbook. I would recommend this to everyone that has an interest in machining.

Easy to Use, Easy to Access, Pocket Size, Great Graphics, Wonderful page coating (keeps dirt and oil off)

None. I wish more books could be this efficient. No fluff, just information.

This is a great source of data for the machine shop. I've been doing cold roll threading for over 20 years and this allows me to find and reference information quickly. Also allows me to explain and teach new trainees.

Little book, solid and well protected!
Has everything I could ever need.
Great material choice and reference data.

There are none that I can say!!