June 27, 2018
By: Sam Porter (Palmerston North, New Zealand)
Comments
Pretty good book aye the taper turning angles are really good
Pros
All the tables are really good
Cons
More pages explaining things better
Engineers Black Book 2nd edition.
June 25, 2018
By: Frans Smit (Bergen (NH), Netherlands)
Comments
Contains virtually all information, data a machinist would encounter.
Pros
Pocket size, very handy to have.
Cons
I can't find any!
Engineers Hotel Bible
June 25, 2018
By: Paul (Wallan, Australia)
Comments
So much info in such a small book
Pros
Great size for out in the workshop
Cons
Have not found any yet
USA Engineers Black Book
June 24, 2018
By: Edward Ginsberg, Ginsberg Fabrication (Agua Dulce, United States)
Comments
small with big information
Pros
small, condensed, hardy plastic like coated pages and usefull information
Cons
a little on the pricey side but will pay for itself
just got my first lathe
June 23, 2018
By: kali, fr33art-designs (adelaide, Australia)
Comments
new to all of this machining and cutting metal i just got my first lathe & drill press & tap and die set { i used to paint & photograph and sculptures } now i hope to make some tools & models & expand my prototype design & now manufacturing with my 3d printer & lathe & metal casting all in all the book is a heaven-sent & i will be getting the other 2 in the set
Pros
now i have a converting chart inches to mm very helpful as we only learned mm in school but now getting stuff online a lot is in inches plus the feed chart for the different metals on the lathe is why i got the book but so much info that i could not have lived without now that i have it thanks
Cons
i got number 2 just as number 3 came out but i am still very happy with the money spent
engineers black book 2nd edition
June 22, 2018
By: ad mealor, max birt sawmills ltd (auckland, New Zealand)
Comments
extremly concise and easy to use
Pros
contains information not normally found in a pocket edition
my black book usa edition
June 18, 2018
By: Henry Glaesel (Glen Cove, United States)
Comments
Black Book LUV
Pros
Everything you need at your fingertips
Cons
Non
Interesting book
June 18, 2018
By: Andy I. (Ithaca, United States)
Comments
Lots of useful information.
Pros
Contains interesting information--some of it would be hard to find elsewhere.
Cons
None
Engineer In Your Pocket
June 16, 2018
By: Fenix5, . (Mackay, Australia)
Comments
A Reference Book You Can Actually Use Everyday !
Pros
All the Information You Need For General Engineering
Cons
Just needs a pocket magnifying card for us blind old fitters
Just received my new book. Looks like it has all the info I’ll be needing in this handy reference.
June 14, 2018
By: Douglas Stovall (Chatham , United States)
Comments
Nice to have all this data in one handy reference
Pros
Haven’t had a chance to assess
Cons
Haven’t had a chance to assess.
Perfect size, Great Information
June 6, 2018
By: Carlos (Bowling Green, United States)
Comments
Given to me as a student and used in many different applications. A great size with packed information.
Pros
Affordable, compact, and almost everything you need to know
Cons
None so far!
Handy Reference
June 6, 2018
By: Shaun (Richmond, New Zealand)
Comments
Handy reference for commonly used tables and figures.
Brilliant
June 5, 2018
By: Bernhard, Fisher & Paykel Appliances (Kumeu, New Zealand)
Comments
Very handy reference. I keep it on my desk and use it almost daily.
Pros
Small, concise and to the point. A must have reference for any engineer.
Cons
None
MR
June 5, 2018
By: ANIL KUMAR, DAVID BROWN SANTASALO (CORRIMAL, Australia)
Comments
Very useful and handy
Pros
you can carry it all the time - perfect size
Cons
Had it have undercuts for shafts and bores, it would be great
Very handy reference book
May 31, 2018
By: Daryl, Reliance (Calmar, Canada)
Comments
I use it every day!
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
None
CNC PROGRAMMEUR
May 26, 2018
By: LAURENT (Terrebonne, Canada)
Comments
Very good book to have
Pros
High quality moisture resistant pages. Handy size.
CNC PROGRAMMEUR
May 26, 2018
By: LAURENT (Terrebonne, Canada)
Comments
Very good book to have
Pros
Pages are smudge resistant.
Lots of info that you sometimes don't realize you'll need, until you do.
Cons
Some of the information could be better organized.
Useful book
May 25, 2018
By: Colin (Highlands Ranch, United States)
Comments
Decently comprehensive book
Pros
color
useful charts
grease resistant
get a free wall chart
Cons
could be more helpful
Very Useful In The Workshop
May 24, 2018
By: Bob Hines, Erlson (St Helens, United Kingdom)
Comments
Not much this book doesn’t have to help you in an Engineering workshop, very pleased with it.
Pros
Pocket size & tough non grease pages.
Cons
None
Engineers blackbook
May 23, 2018
By: DUWAYNE, Precision hydraulics (Kimberley, South Africa)