Trust me, you want one - Pocket Ref

[LLCoolBeans]

If you don't already have one, just order it.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885071337/?tag=cpf0b6-20

Enough said.

 

[Norm]

I use a little reference book that Bosch put out every year. About 900 pages of all sorts of information that is hard to find anywhere else.
http://www.autobookworld.com/shopexd.asp?id=7998
I always found the range of Tandy books put out some years ago to be very handy too " Mathematics for the electronics student" was a great tittle.

Automotive Handbook
All about automotive engineering in a pocketbook
The 7th edition has been updated and extended.
Contents — central themes
► Basic principles: physics, materials science, machine parts
► Sensors: measurement principles, designs
► Internal-combustion engines: gasoline engine, diesel engine
► Engine peripherals: cooling, supercharging, exhaust-gas system
► Emission-control and diagnosis legislation
► Gasoline-engine management: mixture formation, ignition,
►Motronic, minimizing pollutants
► Diesel-engine management: fuel-injection systems, minimizing pollutants
► Alternative drives: liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, hybrid drive
► Chassis systems: suspension, wheels, steering
► Vehicle safety systems: ABS, TCS, ESP, ELB
► Lighting technology
► Automotive electrics: vehicle electrical system, starting systems, EMC
► Occupant-protection systems, driver-assistance systems
► Data interchange and automotive networking
About the Bosch Group
Robert Bosch GmbH is the world's largest automotive supplier. The large number of applications for patents and utility models is impressive proof of the company's leading position in automotive engineering.

Norm

 

[Crimson]

If you don't already have one, just order it.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885071337/?tag=cpf0b6-20

Enough said.

I have this book, it's amazing how much information is in there! This reminds me, I have to find it again. It got packed up during my move!

 

[LLCoolBeans]

I'm glad this thread hasn't died. The pocket ref demands respect.

 

[tiktok 22]

couldn't live without mine...

 

[siklops]

I love mine, does anyone have this in a digital format so i could put this on my phone? That would be cool.

 

[abarraga86]

Just ordered my copy! I'm sure I'll thank you later!

 

[PhotonWrangler]

The Pocket Ref is great, but be careful of the Pocket PC Ref. Lots of outdated and sometimes incorrect information in there. I once wrecked a hard drive a long time ago by entering the incorrect number of heads & cylinders in BIOS, based on what was listed in that book for that model of drive.
:shakehead

 

[Cuso]

Some of my friends call this the machinist's bible....

 

[oronocova]

I've been thinking of getting one of these. A customer of mine had a similar small book for just electrician type work. I mean to write down the name of it. Was cheaply made just spiral/comb bound and had a weird name. Anyone heard of this? It was much thinner than the pocketref.

edit - I found the book I was looking for. The link has some other similar books along the same lines as the pocketref.

 

[parnass]

If you don't already have one, just order it.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885071337/?tag=cpf0b6-20

My local Barnes & Noble book store stocks this book on its shelves.

 

[LLCoolBeans]

My local Barnes & Noble book store stocks this book on its shelves.

I don't care where you purchase it. I just provided the link for convenience.

 

[parnass]

I don't care where you purchase it. I just provided the link for convenience.

I mentioned Barnes & Noble bricks and mortar stores so that people could view the book before purchasing rather than buying it sight unseen.

 

[LLCoolBeans]

Some of my friends call this the machinist's bible....

Are you sure you are not referring to the Machinery's Handbook?

A very useful reference indeed, but not really pocketable or cheap. Also, the Machinery's Handbook is a dedicated machinist's reference, the pocket ref is more of a general reference.

 

[LLCoolBeans]

I mentioned Barnes & Noble bricks and mortar stores so that people could view the book before purchasing rather than buying it sight unseen.

Right, it's important for people to know that this is not a rare book that needs to be mail ordered.

Still, my point is that you don't need to see it. If you are the kind of guy that likes to tinker around with flashlights, then you are exactly the kind of guy that would love this book. What is it $12.00? You can't go wrong.