Useful shop cheat sheets, charts for printouts

[Whiskeymike]

I've started creating a binder of useful shop references that I can print out and keep in the binder without having to google each time. Here are some of the things I've found -

Jeep JK Torque specs - http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-ups/jeep-jk-wrangler-torque-settings

Several Bolt & Fastener charts - https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/Printable-Tools/Default.aspx

Fractions to Decimal & Metric - http://www.americanpunchco.com/fractions-decimals-millimeters-conversion-chart.htm

Electronics - http://wiki.smallroom.net/doku.php?id=electronics:general

Mig Tips - Hobart - http://www.hobartwelders.com/elearning/pdfs/MIG_Welding_Tips.pdf

Stick Welding - Hobart - http://www.hobartwelders.com/elearning/pdfs/Stick_Welding_Tips.pdf

Hobart 190 Guide for material thickness & settings -https://www.hobartwelders.com/pdf/spec_sheets/Handler_190.pdf

Miller Guide - http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/mig_handbook.pdf

Added these per AMCguy's recommendations

Drill Speed Chart - http://www.abrasivestore.com/products/dynabrade-13/p134-135chart.php?lg

More in depth version - http://www.free-ed.net/sweethaven/IndustrialTech/machinist01/default.asp?uNum=3&iNum=0408

Sheet Metal Gauge (Thickness) chart - http://www.davidsonsales.com/docs_pdf/sheet_metal_gauge_chart.pdf

Another with weights - http://www.mcnichols.com/resources/gauge-chart

Added per Bwringer's suggestion -

Tap/Drill sizes - https://littlemachineshop.com/Reference/TapDrillSizes.pdf

Added per Grinder Bill's suggestion -

Bolt Specs - http://www.engineershandbook.com/Tables/torque.htm


What reference cheatsheets/guides do you find useful?

Mike

 

[AMCguy]

I also have a;

- Drill speed chart.

- Sheet metal gauge (thickness) chart.

 

[snowman3]

wow, thanks for bolt depot! Was just there yesterday looking for pilot hole sizes, but your summary page is best place to start. Thanks!

 

[Moose02]

more stuff to clutter my brain


but thanks great links

 

[bwringer]

Metric Tap/Drill Chart:

Page 1 of this:
https://littlemachineshop.com/Reference/TapDrillSizes.pdf

 

[BonzoHansen]

Maybe worth being a 'sticky'?

 

[MushCreek]

Metric threads don't require a chart. You just subtract the thread pitch from the diameter. So if it was a 6mm thread with a 1mm pitch, you would use a 5mm drill. The same thing works for SAE threads, but it's more complicated. A 1/4-20 thread has a pitch of 1/20 of an inch, or .050". Subtract .050 from .250 (1/4 inch) and you get a drill diameter of .200. A #7 drill (.201) is commonly used. Handy to know if the tap you're using isn't on a chart, or if you don't have a chart.

I like having speed and feed charts handy for machining. It's quicker than figuring it out. For most normal diameters, I have a pretty good feel after 40+ years of machining, but when you get extremely small or extremely big, you need to know how to figure it, or have a chart.

I've always wonder why calculators don't come with a metric conversion button- maybe the fancier ones do?

A lot of stuff I just look up in the Machinery's Handbook.

 

[RedRabbit]

Metric threads don't require a chart. You just subtract the thread pitch from the diameter. So if it was a 6mm thread with a 1mm pitch, you would use a 5mm drill. The same thing works for SAE threads, but it's more complicated. A 1/4-20 thread has a pitch of 1/20 of an inch, or .050". Subtract .050 from .250 (1/4 inch) and you get a drill diameter of .200. A #7 drill (.201) is commonly used. Handy to know if the tap you're using isn't on a chart, or if you don't have a chart.

I like having speed and feed charts handy for machining. It's quicker than figuring it out. For most normal diameters, I have a pretty good feel after 40+ years of machining, but when you get extremely small or extremely big, you need to know how to figure it, or have a chart.

I've always wonder why calculators don't come with a metric conversion button- maybe the fancier ones do?

A lot of stuff I just look up in the Machinery's Handbook.

The machinary handbook is amazing but I was at Barnes and nobles and picked up a shop refrence manual for engineering students and it is a bit better in my opinion.

 

[DC73]

The machinary handbook is amazing but I was at Barnes and nobles and picked up a shop refrence manual for engineering students and it is a bit better in my opinion.

Which reference manual are you recommending?

Thanks,

DC

 

[Nursepeter1973]

Great post... def sticky worthy
I'd be interested to know which manual too

 

[skipnay]

A lot of good information in here for cheat sheets.

 

[Grinder Bill]

Bolt torque specs:

http://www.engineershandbook.com/Tables/torque.htm

 

[Whiskeymike]

Great post... def sticky worthy
I'd be interested to know which manual too

I think he's referring to this one - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0831130792/?tag=atomicindus08-20

In the reviews for above, this one was also recommended - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0831134771/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Whiskeymike]

Bolt torque specs:

http://www.engineershandbook.com/Tables/torque.htm

Bill, I added this to the list. Thank you. There isn't an explanation on the page. Are they the max torque specs before they become liable to break?

 

[Tronyadorable]

Looks like recommended torque for assembly. Think "head bolts" and look at the chart.

 

[Grinder Bill]

Bill, I added this to the list. Thank you. There isn't an explanation on the page. Are they the max torque specs before they become liable to break?

Bolts stretch when tightened; the torque spec provides a safe maximum value that will allow the bolt to do its job without taking a permanent deformation.

http://www.fastenal.com/content/documents/FastenalTechnicalReferenceGuide.pdf

Start at page 22.

 

[Divcod]

Thanks for the link to useful references. I purchased a used machinist handbook for $3.00 from Powell's Book in Portland OR which includes many shop references but also has formula's for many layout calculation. Book was published in the 40's but has been a addition to the shop.

 

[jrod60]

I've always wonder why calculators don't come with a metric conversion button- maybe the fancier ones do?

I assume you know, but if someone doesn't, 1 inch = 25.4mm

 

[alfazer]

^^^ Another excuse to buy a tool....
http://www.alcott.com/ElecCalcs.htm

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

I have refs for metal Guage and welding settings printed out and laminated so they stay clean.

Engine rebuild checklists are also handy this way as the laminated plastic works with dry erase markers.

 

[RedRabbit]

Which reference manual are you recommending?

Thanks,

DC

Shop Reference for Students and Apprentices from Machinary's Handbook Second Edition. As detailed as I can get right now.

 

[CatSplat]

I do more wood work than metal work, so I find these ones useful:

Wood screw bore, shank and pilot chart:
http://images.meredith.com/wood/images/pdf/screwchart.pdf

Drill press speed chart for various bits and material types:
http://images.meredith.com/wood/images/pdf/speedchart.pdf

 

[J_French06]

Good info thanks for posting

 

[ducksface]

garage buddy
pin out
smart tools


Droid apps.
Covers almost all you'll need to know.

 

[jmlcolorado]

Subbed, cause I'm a hard data freak

 

[wnstwolf]

Mark's Engineering Handbooks are a must have...

 

[skulldrinker]

I'm old school and when I had to start dealing with Metrics I made this cheat sheet and have it hanging on my box. Helps me deal with what size MM is near or equal to an SAE size. Also helps when I need the next size larger or smaller.

 

[Mgnu]

Tagged. And also a small contribution. I have been eyeing this to put on my bench top for reference pages.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FD7VBI/?tag=atomicindus08-20


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[sizem]

I made a fraction to decimal chart that I use almost daily.
I can easily estimate that a decimal is approx 1/16 and 1/2 and tweak my wood saw, etc appropriately.
Enjoy!

 

[RoninB4]

Tap/Drill sizes - https://littlemachineshop.com/Reference/TapDrillSizes.pdf

-It was real nice of the OP to compile these charts for everyone to use, a very nice gesture.

-I will comment that not all the sizes listed in the above chart should be taken as gospel. A quick perusal through the "inch" sheet revealed at least two different sizes for "close fit" and "free fit" that I didn't agree with. There may be more, I didn't check the metric sheet. What was listed isn't wrong, per se, but there's a better "close fit" and a far more common "free fit" than what's in the chart for those two sizes. Not trying to find fault or throw rocks at a generous effort by the OP. What I'm saying is don't trust some chart on the internet blindly. Verify numbers before deciding if it's something to follow.

 

[rharman]

I bought this so long ago, I can't even remember. Looks like it came out in 1969 but I'll guess I picked it up 4-5 years later. Filled with soooo much useless information along with a ton of useful stuff too. I still refer to it for drill, tap, pilot sizes, etc. It's kind of cool/retro. There are newer versions available on Amazon and others.

 

[rharman]

So, here's a taste of some of the "useless" info from that book....

Need to dustproof your tennis court?
--or--
Need to make silver jewelry from dental amalgam?

 

[dscheidt]

So, here's a taste of some of the "useless" info from that book....

Need to dustproof your tennis court?

Dammit, why didn’t you post this last week?

 

[rharman]

Dammit, why didn’t you post this last week?

Sounds like someone has a dusty tennis court that needs attention....

 

[Jgaz]

This is my new favorite chart.

With the chart I used for the last 40 years I always had to use a separate chart for the metric sizes.