Machinery's Handbook: Toolbox

I'm a 25yr Chem E - not a Mech E. - and I'm working as a reliability engineer these days. That means I'm in/out of lots of different disciplines so I don't have much of a comfort zone these days. We all accumulate loads of books opened once and don't use again in our career. This book is actually one I've used a couple times now since I got it and will use in the future. In fact, I ordered a second one for my daughter (a 2nd year Mech E. down in Houston working for an oil company). And yes, I bought the book for myself - I didn't make the company buy it b/c I want to keep it - those of you in the field understand that means it's not insincere. Also - get the large print if you do buy it - doesn't matter your age, it's just easier to read.I got exposed to the book when I had to make a choice on alternate material for bolts in our machine shop - the machinist had a copy (several additions older) he used to pull up yield strengths for the metal we had vs the metal used in the bolting that had broken - so we could replace with something similar in thermal growth and yield strength. That data was in there on addition 27 (his copy), and still there in this 32nd addition (my copy).Later, I used it to lookup interference fits after a younger engineer told me about a bad bearing fit on a shaft causing failures. We all use the 0.001 to 0.002" per inch of diameter - but the fit definition is in the book (along with sliding fits - something I've not used before).It's an encyclopedia so you won't use all of it - but the parts that you need are definitely in there. I'd recommend the index tabs - but don't make my mistake and install them all. Install the one's you need - cause there are a lot of tabs in this 3000 page book and I don't need a tab for real numbers or algebra. Definitely would recommend as a working book at your desk.

The bible for machinists - or Mechanical Engineers. Out of all the books I have, this one gets used 9 times out of 10 over all others. Perfect gift for a new ME grad - which was what this purchase was for (my copy is 30 years old and still relevant).

This is the newest edition as of April 2024.This book is "Universally considered the principal reference for the manufacturing and mechanical industries" as the back of the book cover says.You will not find a more complete guide for all of your machinery needs anywhere.There are many books that are great resources, but The Machinery's Handbook is where the buck stops.If you are a machinist, engineer, designer, drafter, metalworker, toolmaker, educator, student, or home hobbyist, then you are money ahead to get this book!The price of this book, when I purchased it, was less than the 31st edition. Great deal for the wealth of information contained within.

An excellent book for any serious engineer. Whoever receives this book will know it is not to be discarded until death!

My first job introduced me to this book and it’s always a good reference to have on anything machining or engineering.

I lost my last one during a move. This is great to have again.

Fast shipping. Arrived as described

Expensive but well worth the money