I feel quite disappointed about the third edition as there are a few things that were changed that shouldn't of been. Overall it's a very informative book. I found that most of the drill sizes in some of the thread dimensions had changed especially under the drill size of the UNF threads section which had one dimension changed up to .75mm. I referenced the 1st edition and found it and the 2nd were identical in terms of dimensions so I'm a little confused as to why these dimensions were changed. One other major dissatisfaction was the lack of drill point sharpening guage. I mean, I knew I wasn't getting one from the start but if the book had a ton more information that the second edition then I'd be happy but realistically after a quick comparison there's not much more in the third edition. Oh and I forgot to mention that your paying more for the latest edition. The tabs are good in theory but in practice they're kinda annoying. Granted, I attached all the tabs provided which doesn't leave me much room to be able to flick through the pages smoothly. My advice would be if you do want to use them, only attach the ones that you use every day but if your flicking through to the same place every day then you should have a general feel to where what your after is. As I work with CNC's, I was disappointed to see the basic G & M codes removed, I know if I was a compentent operator then I should know them all but sometimes you need a memory jog. It's nice to see more detail on adhesives and plastics and definitely good to see info on bearings, o-rings, c-clips and flanges. All in all if I had of been able to have a good flick through both 3rd and 2nd I would of chosen 2nd over 3rd. In saying all of that it is a bloody handy little book to have as I'm constantly having to refer to it for critical dimensions and general info.
(If it were possible, I'd love to be able to swap it for a 2nd edition with the guage. I know I probably wouldn't be able to seeing as I've already used it but yeah if I could then that would be rad)

Slightly more detailed info on some things in 3rd edition than 2nd
Additional info
Made with quality materials
Ring bound
Easily cleanable

NO DRILL POINT SHARPENING GUAGE FOR THE PRICE
Not much more info than the previous edition
G & M codes removed
Don't see the reason why the fella on the front now has to have clothes

Im 24, I've been machining since I was 18 and I've learned a lot from this book.

Direct to the point and good information

If the front and rear covers were more durable as mine are peaking at corners. And maybe have colour coded edges for easier location of different sections

Everthing in this book is easy to find

Only con is that I dont I only own engineers sth the moment

Lite å smidig, tåligt papper som tåls att bläddra i. Fördel mot Google då man hittar även sånt man inte letar efter.

Tålig, bra upplägg

Begränsat med info

I use almost everything in this book daily. It is a good supplement to Machinery's Handbook.

Easy to read and find most things.

I'd like to see some references for thread milling.

Excellent reference material, especially the carbide and toolholder information.

Small concise reference book, replaces many other reference manuals.


I would like to see basic G and M codes i.e. G54, G17, M19 as someone who hasn't done ISO programming for a long time.
Also as newbie to CNC turning with a 'Y' axis maybe a graphical representation of the axis, i.e ZC showing edge, ZY showing a pocket in the orientation it would be machined on a billet.

Nice and Great book

Awesome

Easy to read

Great, easy to follow. Love the plastic pages, especially as they don’t get destroyed from moisture/sweat in pocket while working. Although would like to see possibly adult physical dimensions including adult women and men. :-)

Perfect Size

All around great book

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Great quick reference resource

The finish on the pages resists oil and dirt stains

Small pages and fonts

Nice improvement over the smaller version. I’d prefer even LARGER version, A4 or 8-1/2” x 11” format. I found putting the tabs on by myself was a pain but after I finished I realized I should have only put the tabs on those sections I most frequently use… so in reality letting the reader place their own tabs is a good thing. The book has an excellent table of contents as well as an excellent index so finding information has never been a problem for me. Thanks, nice book.

larger print, ring binding, excellent index and table of contents, user applied tabs

wish it was even larger, A4 or 8-1/2 x 11

George, Thank you for your review.

We just released a new larger 10 inch high edition.

Yes, the Index tabs were intentionally included separately so the user could place them where they wish.

Excellent product full of information

The pocket size is very compact and well made

I wish the drill sharpening gauge came with all the versions of the book. Also it would be good to have a small print or marking to place the adhesive tabs.

This is the best reference book i have ever came across.

Lay flat binding, coated pages.

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It is a well structured book. The visual disposition of the concepts allows a better understanding of the different nomenclatures for bolts, nuts, mills, bits, taps, dies, inserts, toolholders, etc.

The information is accessed more quickly and is easier to understand than in other reference books.

Some pages (3 or 4) with some defect (slight blur of the print), but that does not make reading too difficult.

Excellent book full of information

Everything in the book

Wish it had more on structural steel

Again, just got it but already have gone through it cover to cover. Tonnes of good info (especially for us newbies)

easy to reference, great paper and binding, included stick on tabs are a bonus, good size, easy to read (check back in 20 years though, my story might change), honestly just well put together.

Ordering of topics may be better suited organized a different way.

Must have for the tool box

Smudge proof pages

Well organised and extremely useful content. Love it.

Very well thought out and durable, high quality publication.

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Very handy

an excellent book, always a handbook, especially when repairing equipment manufactured in the US in metric area

Allways can be better