Comments on: The Engineer’s Black Book http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:24:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Kurt http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-138143 Kurt Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:15:53 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-138143 I'm always drawn to these, but find myself hitting 'google' before reaching for the ref books. I realize that sometimes the internet isn't easily accessible, but for most people, including myself, my shop is at my house. I can usually google something faster than find a book and look it up. I’m always drawn to these, but find myself hitting ‘google’ before reaching for the ref books. I realize that sometimes the internet isn’t easily accessible, but for most people, including myself, my shop is at my house. I can usually google something faster than find a book and look it up.

]]> By: Eric G. http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-134167 Eric G. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:56:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-134167 is this a good supplement to the venerable Pocket Ref? or is it just a quick reference that duplicates that information. is this a good supplement to the venerable Pocket Ref? or is it just a quick reference that duplicates that information.

]]> By: Rick Reimundez http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-133503 Rick Reimundez Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:18:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-133503 Ted, If you click on the Reid Supply Company link at the bottom of the post, and then click on "Refresh Product Data" button that appears, you can order the book from them. I haven't found it anywhere else in the US. Ted,

If you click on the Reid Supply Company link at the bottom of the post, and then click on “Refresh Product Data” button that appears, you can order the book from them. I haven’t found it anywhere else in the US.

]]> By: Ted http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-133495 Ted Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:46:02 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-133495 What the heck, I couldn't find this book on amazon or barnes and noble? Looks like a nice book, too bad you can't buy it anywhere. What the heck, I couldn’t find this book on amazon or barnes and noble? Looks like a nice book, too bad you can’t buy it anywhere.

]]> By: joel http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-132340 joel Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:13:57 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-132340 How does this compare to the Machinery's Handbook? Looks like probably a lighter version, and about 1/4 the cost. How does this compare to the Machinery’s Handbook? Looks like probably a lighter version, and about 1/4 the cost.

]]> By: Rick http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-132337 Rick Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:00:16 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/19/engineer%e2%80%99s-black-book-newdraft/#comment-132337 looks like a nice reference! If you are looking for a good engineering reference check out Marks' Standard Handbook. It is pretty much every text book engineers have ever and could ever use condensed into one nice book. It is definitely not designed for the shop enviorment. But if you need a quick reference for tap sizes, stainless steel properties, and the math behind a turbocharger all in one, check it out. I have one on my desk, I rarely need it, but it is there if I do. looks like a nice reference! If you are looking for a good engineering reference check out Marks’ Standard Handbook. It is pretty much every text book engineers have ever and could ever use condensed into one nice book. It is definitely not designed for the shop enviorment. But if you need a quick reference for tap sizes, stainless steel properties, and the math behind a turbocharger all in one, check it out. I have one on my desk, I rarely need it, but it is there if I do.

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