This is an essential tool in my workshop. You do not know how much you need this until you get one.

High quality moisture resistant pages. Handy size.

Text a bit small

I keep this in my shop apron pocket and utilize it constantly. Sure, you can find this info online, but for me, this book is far more convenient when I have oily/nasty fingers that I don't want to get on my phone to look something up.

Pocket-sized
Spiral-bound
Pages are smudge resistant
Lots of info that you sometimes don't realize you'll need, until you do.


Honestly, none that I can immediately think of.

Excellent reference to have around the shop. It's clear the authors have thought about what's needed from a pocket reference book and aim for just the right combination of theory, charts and practical tips.

Contains a LOT of useful information. Here's some particular examples that are sometimes hard to find:
- dimensions and use cases for common ISO tolerances
- carbide insert and grinding wheel types and designations
- color charts for judging steel temperature
- lists and property charts for various metals, plastics and adhesives
- quick cheat sheets for selecting band saw and hacksaw blades

The book is made out of very nice material also. I'm not afraid to leave this on the workbench.

Some of the information could be better organized. Basic math and geometry/trig pops up all over the book. It could use sections with clear separations - machining, drafting, materials and so on.

The section on adhesives could use info on breaking and removing. Maybe add a section on common solvents?

Gear and bearing pulling and removing is a fairly common task that's sometimes daunting for a novice. Maybe a subject worth adding?

There's some theory on surface finishes but not much on how to achieve them. Some basic info on what feeds and speeds to use might be useful.

Personally I think the section on G-codes and numerical control could be removed. It feels to brief for a useful reference and the exact codes are largely dependent on the machine/controller anyway.

Easy to understand

fantastic layout

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Like the Engineers Black Book which I've had for a few years and has absolutely everything in it, this is the same for fasteners and has made a wealth of knowledge easily available.

Absolutely everything I could ever need to know in an easy to access format which will last a lifetime.

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This is an amazing cheat sheet book. It condenses a lot of the books I have at my desk into 1 helpful location.

Drill point sharpening gage included! All the info on drill point geometry and purposes comes in real handy when working with operators who don't understand the differences. Brushes up on most things you use daily in your average machine shop.

I have yet to find something I dislike with this book.

Love this book

Tons of handy info ,real easy to find information you’re looking for. The pages are laminated so no worrying about messy hands touching the book

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I am blessed with the Swedish edition and still cant understand how I survived until today without it? A true gift from the gods!

All is there, ALL!

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A very handy little book with great up to date info for more than I need. Been wanting one of these for ages, finally managed to get one! Every 'machinist' should have one in their toolbox!!!!!

Nice book..... wish I had it long ago

easy to find reference book..... a lifesaving product

should have purchased long ago

The book has been extremely useful during my current project

Everything is there, it's easy to read and find the information I need. The 'treated' pages are great, in case of dirty hands. It's a very valuable addition to my workshop. The information on 'Coolant and Lubricants for various metals is an amazing aid, whenever I need it.

Can't come up with anything negative.

Easy to find data, information beyond basics and all in a portable package that can sit in the top of my work toolchest for ease of access.

convenient, concise, this book is a lifesaver.

That I waited so long to acquire one.

This little book is never far from me, fits in my shop apron pocket. Very useful and informative. I am new to running lathes and mills so I have much to learn. I truly appreciate the layout of the book and the index. "Handy" does not do the book justice, for me it is essential.

Answers to questions I did not know to ask. Very logically constructed and assembled. Drill point sharpening gauge very useful as well as the handy pocket in the book (I can find it). Size is just for keeping close.

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What a great product, love the grease proof pages as my workshop manuals have all got oily pages.
Love the drill guide so handy.

None that I can think of.

Pages are protected from the dirty shop environment, and tear proof.
All information is accurate, and quicker than going for the “big book”.

Matt Lamination prohibits tears & grease

I wish this was available in an App!

Great referance book in use daily since it arrived very helpful

Handy to have all this info nearby at all times

A little small and the spring binding could be a bit larger in diameter, would make it easy to lay flat to read with out holding the last several pages down.

I waited way to long to buy this book. It really is a must have for any mancave.

Has so much information in such a small size.

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It would be very beneficial to add a section on Cogg Gears and drives calculations.

Has everything I need in one spot. Great for basic stuff like conversions and basic geometry that I can't remember from high school. Also learned quite a bit about carbide insert nomenclature.

A lot of useful information in a tough, small package.

Could use color coded page edges for easy locating of contents.

I do not believe that there is anything in the book that I don't have access to elsewhere. This is, however, the first synopsis that I have come upon which appears to contain all of the reference data that I am likely to need without noise or omission.

Small, portable, complete, easy to access and it is resistant to oil stains.

I only wish that I had found this small book many years ago.