June 2, 2021
By: Roy Wilson, Roy Wilson Woodworking (Mckinney, United States)
Comments
Great details and unbelievable scope of information
Pros
Love the size of the book makes it handy to keep close to the work
Cons
None, thanks
Excellent book
June 2, 2021
By: Martin van Schalkwyk (Kathu, South Africa)
Comments
That one book that contains mostly everything you need to know.
Pros
Made off very durable materials end will surely last a very long time. The information inside is laid out very clearly en needly and is very easy to understand.
Cons
Could not find any thus far.
Must Have Reference
May 31, 2021
By: David (Coogee, Australia)
Comments
Real handy to have in the shop, its got all the formulas and tables I need.
Pros
The best tool for decoding turning inserts I've ever used.
Cons
The section on sharpening HSS bits on page 68 should be moved to next to the turning formulas or carbide inserts, I can never find it when I need it. Also the third edition doesn't come with a drill guage.
Great Product!!
May 31, 2021
By: Jacob Crosbie (Mooroopna, Australia)
Comments
Great product! This book has everything I’ve needed to advance through my fabrication apprenticeship.
Pros
With so much knowledge all in a pocket-sized book, it’s made my job a million times easier.
Cons
It would be great if once purchasing the book you also had access to a digital copy as well, as I often leave my copy in the top draw of my toolbox at work and wish I’d had an extra copy when I tackle some extra jobs around home.
Staggering knowledge.
May 29, 2021
By: Barry Hann (San Jose, United States)
Comments
This is a small profile book of absolute importance. Saved me time off web searches and money from other references I was considering.
Pros
Vast Troves of Information in a compact design, page of interest index tabs.
Cons
Not much detail for end mills.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
May 28, 2021
By: Joe (Belmont, Australia)
Comments
Must have book for amateurs and professionals alike
Pros
Detail on cutting tools is handy for those of us not on the machines every day
Cons
Some redundant content given the advent of calculators, would be good to see it replaced with a few basic speeds and feeds etc.
Fantastic
May 22, 2021
By: Elijah Kelsh (Dublin, Australia)
Comments
Absolute best compact book in my workshop. Don’t do many jobs without a quick reference from it.
Pros
Size/durability
Cons
I haven’t got the whole set yet
What I needed all along
May 21, 2021
By: Will, Self (Fredericksburg, United States)
Comments
What an awesome book. At your finger tips are the most critical and used bit of information you will need. This has help me out greatly.
Pros
The right info at my finger tips.
Cons
None.
Really useful resource
May 20, 2021
By: Geraint Parry-Owen (Basingstoke, United Kingdom)
Comments
Just received my copy. Looks a really useful data resource, already used the circlip section that saved me going back to the house and searching on google.
Pros
Fits in the pocket so can be with you at all times.
Cons
Some information like the table of sines and conversion factors I will never use as I have a calculator.
Fantastic resource
May 19, 2021
By: Duncan (Melbourne , Australia)
Comments
Fantastic resource with loads of useful information
Pros
Easy to find information
Cons
Could you add JIS bolt identification and mechanical properties in a future edition? JIS grades goes from 4 to 9 and it would be handy to have a cross reference to metric classes.
Great book
May 17, 2021
By: Carl Dahlin (Muskö, Sweden)
Comments
Great source for information and easy to use
Pros
Perfect size and material
Cons
None so far
Black Book
May 17, 2021
By: Xavier (Mooroopna, Australia)
Comments
Quality resource with an overwhelming amount of information
Pros
Quantity on information
Cons
Cost
Great book
May 16, 2021
By: Luke (Shepparton , Australia)
Comments
Great book, lots of information
Pros
Very informative
Cons
None
Mr
May 15, 2021
By: Mark E Smith, heliglass (Lakeville, United States)
Comments
Handy information, quick access
Excellent quality and portability
May 13, 2021
By: Pedro Mestre, Mestre (Loures, Portugal)
Comments
Excellent book, here we usually use a similar book, but it is not compact and nor has the information for the lathe tools
Pros
Compact, easy to use, and good price.
Cons
None so far.
Not disappointed
May 13, 2021
By: Philippe Petelot (Bièvres, France)
Comments
Excellent, excatly what I needed.
Pros
Full of info
Cons
Error on page 71, the correct formulae for cos is b/c (and not a/c)
Great Pocket sized Ref. Guide
May 12, 2021
By: Michael Poczik, Liberty 3D Technologies (St. Joseph, United States)
Comments
Very useful guide with TONS of information
Pros
quality of pages along with overall size
Cons
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great book
May 9, 2021
By: Josh (Loganholme , Australia)
Comments
Great book, lots of useful information
Pros
would recommend to people who need easy access to lots of useful information
Everything I need at hand
May 3, 2021
By: Joe Prato (Livonia, United States)
Comments
I haven't had my Machinery's Handbook out since I got the Engineers Black Book. Most of my work as a hobbyist is basic and the Black Book is really handy. Along with the usual reference data, I find the carbide holder and insert tables very valuable, especially the visual identification of insert shapes.
Pros
Just about everything! It is a nice size to keep in one of your tool box drawers. The pages are sturdy (no dog ears yet) and they resist oil and grease stains
Cons
I can't think of any.
Great Book
May 1, 2021
By: Ben (Sheffield, United Kingdom)
Comments
A book that I regularly go to, using the provided standard and personalised bookmarking tabs.
Pros
A wealth of information that's clearly presented in a compact size