December 3, 2024
By: Jean Torres (Hackettstown, United States)
Comments
Great book with lots of info!
Mr
November 25, 2024
By: Jack Merkel (Mackay, Australia)
Comments
Awesome even for the mechanical trades out there
Pros
Lots of new things to warn here and made me even consider completing some sort of engineering trade. Made remembering the formulas easier aswell
Cons
Something are grouped in an odd way. Also did not have a lot of information on types of gears and their pros and cons. Would have been cool if they had basics to using workshop equipment too
Great resource
November 24, 2024
By: Tony Zuiderwyk, Tzed Metal Fabrication & Restorations (Narre Warren North, Australia)
Comments
A great resource to have at hand in the workshop.
Pros
More convenient to have and to quickly find information than the Machinery's Handbook (or in all the folders of paper I have or the internet). The section on TC inserts is very thorough and really useful, as I never remember all the codes. The thread section is also pretty comprehensive; pleased to see the tapered threads were included.
Cons
The index at the back is listed at quite a high level. Was surprised that aluminium grade 5005 was not listed anywhere; this quite a common rolled sheet grade here. It would be good have the weights and specs of SHS and RHS steel included with the tubes and solid sections.
Great book with attention to detail
November 18, 2024
By: Nelson (Maida Vale, Australia)
Comments
Fantastic book with a lot of great information. A lot of attention to detail to create a product that will be used for a long while.
Pros
Durable pages and great quality finish.
Mr
November 13, 2024
By: Ben Canham, British sugar (Brandon, United Kingdom)
Comments
Fantastic book always asking to be looked at by other engineers
Pros
Handy size brilliant info about turning inserts
Cons
Hardly anything about types of gears ( straight cut , bevel ,worm etc) and pros and cons of there use
DN Review Nov 2024
November 10, 2024
By: Dominick (Boise, United States)
Comments
Has a lot of great info for newer shop guys.
Pros
Lots of handy information
Cons
Sometimes I felt like things were grouped together in an odd order but once you get used to the placement of the information it was fine.
Excellent Mechanical Resource
October 27, 2024
By: Kyle Phillips (Bellflower, United States)
Comments
Great mechanical reference guide
Pros
Well written, and especially illustrated.
Cons
None.
Very handy to have
October 27, 2024
By: Chad Kerin (Tanah Merah, Australia)
Comments
Handy little book, definately learnt a couple things
Pros
Very informative on the coatings and effects
Cons
I have been searching for information on a prevailing torque nut for a while now, I was hoping to find info in here but to no evail.
Small Book, So Much Information
October 27, 2024
By: Chad Kerin (Tanah Merah, Australia)
Comments
Quite amazed at the amount of information that can fit in one little book.
Pros
Has a lot of information that is hard to find if you don't know where to look.
Cons
Doesn't have as much information on titanium as I was hoping for, but I guess it's not as common of a workshop metal as the rest.
Engineers Black Book
October 19, 2024
By: Kelly Tabor, WireCrafters (Louisville, United States)
Comments
I love this book. It is very informative and helpful. Nicely laid out.
Pros
Easy to find what I am looking for.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Engneers black book
October 16, 2024
By: Chris Asplet (Marsden, Australia)
Comments
Great job on this book
Pros
Very helpful and great to see it a bit bigger for the old guys
Cons
N/A
great reference book
October 14, 2024
By: John, PD Development LLC ((Plattsmouth) 9808 1st Ave Plattsmouth NE 68048-8422, United States)
Comments
very high quality reference book
Pros
high quality color print, good easy to use binding, perfect size, and very usefull information
Cons
no real downsides
EBB Third Ed - BB
October 8, 2024
By: Brett Bacon, Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc (Chickamauga, United States)
Comments
10/10. Good size, feel, and paper quality. Easy to read and color coded. Just enough info for broad general purpose without bogging down with too much technical information. Very useful with beginning engineering work, very helpful explanations of differing material classifications.
Pros
Good cost vs. quality
Easy to read (big font, colorful)
Useful tabs
Easy to clean
Cons
The only problems were I had to "break" apart each page when i first got it (no big deal, is probably a side affect of page material), there is also an extra line on "blue finish" box on pg 176.
Trusted by experienced machinists, helpful reference for beginners
October 7, 2024
By: Craig Bonsignore, MedRes International (Carlsbad, United States)
Comments
Recommended by machining instructor in an introductory lathe class. His was well worn and clearly a constant companion. Ordered a copy on the spot and read cover to cover, which clarified many topics which I had not previously fully understood
Pros
Convenient size, well organized and printed on durable material, comprehensive.
Cons
Seemed expensive when placing the order, but after receiving and reviewing the book, the price is justified by its quality.
Machinist
October 4, 2024
By: Paul (Otsego, United States)
Comments
Lots of great information
Pros
Easy to find Information
Excellent resource
October 4, 2024
By: Steve (WILLENHALL, United Kingdom)
Comments
As a hobby machinist, this is an excellent resource for pretty much everything I will ever need. Conversion charts, speeds and feeds, pictorial descriptions of various fixings, indexing chart and tapping drill sizes plus much more.
I still have my 30 year old "Zeus" data chart book that was issued to me as an apprentice, but this is much clearer and contains way more information.
Pros
Wipe clean pages a bonus when working in an oily environment
Cons
None I can think of
Best go to guide available
September 29, 2024
By: James B (Kanwal, Australia)
Comments
Best go to guide available for new and experienced engineers alike.
Pros
Quick handy reference guide with easy to read conversion and size charts
Cons
new edition no longer includes thread size guide but that a minor minor issue
Engineer’s Blackbook compact size
September 27, 2024
By: Philip Smith (Canal Winchester, United States)
Comments
Loads of useful information for shop. Good educational reference an every thing is well explained. Appreciated the small history of engineering in the preface.
Pros
Quick easy reference tabs making it easy to find information you are looking for.
Cons
Print somewhat small with the pocket version. Might have to get the large print size also.
Instructor
September 22, 2024
By: Keith Johnson (Clinton Twp, United States)
Comments
Great book
Nice refrence book
September 20, 2024
By: Mike (Akron, United States)
Comments
Great little reference book, lots of good info. Like this one and the fastener one as a quick place to start before checking an industry standard.