Machinery's Handbook

The Machinery's Handbook is the bible of mechanical engineering and machining. First published in 1914, it covers everything from threading specs to material properties.

What's Inside

• Threading standards — UN, metric, pipe threads
• Tolerancing — fits, GD&T basics
• Material properties — steel, aluminum, brass, plastics
• Speeds and feeds — for every material and operation
• Math and formulas — trig, geometry, mechanics
• Fastener specs — bolt grades, torque values

Essential Machinist Tools

• Calipers (digital or dial) — measure everything
• Micrometers — precision to 0.0001"
• Surface plate — the flat reference
• Indicator (dial or test) — measure runout, alignment
• Gage blocks — calibration standards
• Edge finder — locate workpiece edges on a mill
• Deburring tool — clean edges after machining

Tips

• Get the latest edition (31st as of 2024) plus the companion Guide
• The Toolbox edition is smaller for shop use
• Digital versions available for quick search