--- product_id: 76361147 title: "Black Books EBB3INCH Engineers Black Book 3rd Edition (1 per Pack)" price: "€ 59.57" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/76361147-black-books-ebb3inch-engineers-black-book-3rd-edition-1-per store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Dual Inch & Metric Indexing 28 Self-Adhesive Index Tabs Rubberized Grip Cover Black Books EBB3INCH Engineers Black Book 3rd Edition (1 per Pack) **Price:** € 59.57 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“ Master your craft with the ultimate engineer’s black book β€” don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Books EBB3INCH Engineers Black Book 3rd Edition (1 per Pack) - **How much does it cost?** € 59.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/76361147-black-books-ebb3inch-engineers-black-book-3rd-edition-1-per) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Grip & Go:** New rubberized cover ensures superior handling and slip-resistant grip during intense shop work. - β€’ **Glare-Free Durability:** Matt-laminated, greaseproof pages designed for long-lasting use and easy reading under any lighting. - β€’ **Bookmark Your Workflow:** Includes 28 self-adhesive index tabs to customize and speed up your navigation through critical info. - β€’ **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Dual inch and metric tool holder sections for seamless conversions and faster referencing. - β€’ **Comprehensive Engineering Bible:** From drill sizes to cutting tool materials, this book covers all essential machining knowledge in one place. ## Overview The Black Books EBB3INCH Engineers Black Book 3rd Edition is a must-have engineering reference featuring updated dual inch and metric tool holder sections, a durable rubberized cover for enhanced grip, and matt-laminated greaseproof pages for glare-free, long-lasting use. With 28 self-adhesive index tabs and an improved index system, it enables quick access to a wealth of practical machining data, from insert codes to drill sizes and cutting tool materials, making it indispensable for professionals and hobbyists alike. ## Description An Engineering handbook that contains a wealth of up to date, useful, practical and hard to find information. Includes a set of 28x Self Adhesive Index Tabs to help you bookmark your frequently used pages. You can now find the information you need even FASTER. Review: Engineers Black Book is a MUST for every shop, pro or amatuer! - Engineers Black Book, 3rd Edition (Inch), compiled by Pat Rapp, copyright 2018 I bought this book to help me navigate the often-murky waters of inserts and their tooling. I was not disappointed. The book contains complete coverage of both inch and metric inserts and insert holders, including thorough coverage of boring bar inserts and tool holders. The code designations are explained and illustrated in an easy-to-understand, visual manner. The price of the book was worth it for this documentation alone. Engineers Black Book contains far more than insert and insert holder descriptions. There are complete sections on everything from drill sizes with their closest metric counterparts (how often do you convert from inch to metric or vice versa in your head and get it wrong?), to spanner selection in both inch and metric, to expected surface finishes, heat treatment terms and explanations, and hardness comparisons. Along the way, there is extensive coverage of common workshop metals and comparisons (which was very helpful to me), grinding wheel composition, markings, shapes, and rotary burrs. The section on cutting tool materials and applications is extremely informative. This section covers everything from high-speed steel to polycrystalline diamond along with their classifications, and machinability. I thought I would only use the book for insert help. I quickly found that there is a lot more information in Engineers Black Book that I need to help in my amateur machining efforts on lathe, mill, bandsaw, sharpening HSS tool bits, reamers, and surface cutting speeds, only to name a few! Review: Awesome - Great information and lots great charts. Did not come with a drill point gauge. ## Features - Matt-laminated and greaseproof pages ensure glare-free reading and long life - The outside covers are made from a new rubberized material for better Handling and Grip - All the Tool Holder Identification Sections now include a full INCH section along with a METRIC section - Updated and Improved Index Searching ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #79,570 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #12 in Industrial Safety Training Booklets #3,078 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,652 Reviews | ## Images ![Black Books EBB3INCH Engineers Black Book 3rd Edition (1 per Pack) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+K7pfI87L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this volume include the information from the fastener black book? (https://smile.amazon.com/fastener-black-book-reference-manual/dp/0958057133/r** A: NO. The Engineers Black Book (Preview) https://swipe.to/6244gy is different from the Fastener Black Book - 1st Edition or the Fastener Black Book - INCH Edition. The former contains information regarding machining etc. The FBB's contain all nut & bolt identification and drawings etc. (Preview) https://swipe.to/3679cv Hope that helps! **Q: is this a full size book, or a small "pocket sized" version?** A: This is the Pocket Sized (6" inch high) version of the Engineers Black Book 3rd Edition INCH. The large version (10" inch high with a larger font size) can be found here https://www.amazon.com/dp/1921722355 **Q: Does this book include a "fish tail" gauge with it (for setting up thread cutting on a lathe)? I heard it does.** A: This 3rs Edition does not contain a Fish Tail Gauge. It does not contain any gauge for that matter. However, the previous edition of this book did contain a Drill Point Sharpening Gauge. That is probably what you heard. This 3rd Edition book does contain a set of Self Adhesive Index Book marking Tabs. **Q: does it have fraction, decimal and mm conversion table?** A: Yes it does starting from 0.1mm(0.00395) all the way up to 4inches. It has Fractions/Decimal/mm/Gage/Thread Size - 5 columns side-by-side ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engineers Black Book is a MUST for every shop, pro or amatuer! *by B***T on December 19, 2023* Engineers Black Book, 3rd Edition (Inch), compiled by Pat Rapp, copyright 2018 I bought this book to help me navigate the often-murky waters of inserts and their tooling. I was not disappointed. The book contains complete coverage of both inch and metric inserts and insert holders, including thorough coverage of boring bar inserts and tool holders. The code designations are explained and illustrated in an easy-to-understand, visual manner. The price of the book was worth it for this documentation alone. Engineers Black Book contains far more than insert and insert holder descriptions. There are complete sections on everything from drill sizes with their closest metric counterparts (how often do you convert from inch to metric or vice versa in your head and get it wrong?), to spanner selection in both inch and metric, to expected surface finishes, heat treatment terms and explanations, and hardness comparisons. Along the way, there is extensive coverage of common workshop metals and comparisons (which was very helpful to me), grinding wheel composition, markings, shapes, and rotary burrs. The section on cutting tool materials and applications is extremely informative. This section covers everything from high-speed steel to polycrystalline diamond along with their classifications, and machinability. I thought I would only use the book for insert help. I quickly found that there is a lot more information in Engineers Black Book that I need to help in my amateur machining efforts on lathe, mill, bandsaw, sharpening HSS tool bits, reamers, and surface cutting speeds, only to name a few! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome *by D***H on June 7, 2026* Great information and lots great charts. Did not come with a drill point gauge. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great reference for any machine shop *by S***E on February 11, 2026* A very useful reference for the machine shop. A great companion to Machinerys Handbook. The most used charts, tables and information in an easy to use format. Grease & oil resistant paper and a spiral binding that lays flat on the bench. Comes with stick-on tabs to identify the important sections the user can apply yourself, or leave off if you prefer the book without them. ## Frequently Bought Together - Black Books EBB3INCH Engineers Black Book 3rd Edition (1 per Pack) - Electrical Black Book (2nd USA Edition) - Fastener Black Book Reference Manual --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/76361147-black-books-ebb3inch-engineers-black-book-3rd-edition-1-per](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/76361147-black-books-ebb3inch-engineers-black-book-3rd-edition-1-per) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-11*