Reid Select Steel

Ball knobs can be used to simply grip an appliance or provide ergonomic clamping pressure in a variety of ways. Ball knobs are commonly found on machine tools, jigs, fixtures, and control levers, or used as replacement parts to have on hand.

Our ball knobs come in a variety of shapes and materials from leading suppliers of industrial knobs, including DimcoGray, Elesa, and Kipp.

Shop for ball knobs online or in our digital catalog to ensure you get the exact part you’re after.

Designed in unique shapes for maximum comfort and secure grip, clamping knobs provide good leverage and secure fastening for applications that require quick and frequent adjustment.

Clamp rest pads can be used as hardened work rests or as wear plates on your jigs and fixtures.

Control Knobs with Markings are ideal on applications that require fine, precise position adjustments. These knobs are designed with an ergonomically shaped knurled rim and indicator mark for accurate setting and adjustment.Control Knobs with Arrows are ideal on applications that require fine, precise position adjustments. These knobs are designed with an ergonomically shaped knurled rim and easily legible laser engraved arrow for accurate setting and adjustment.

Clamping levers are used for applications that require greater torque power than a standard lever, we carry a broad selection of heavy-duty steel clamping levers in a variety of configurations, including high profile or low profile, straight arm or offset arm, and single arm or double arm.

Combination drills and countersinks are short, double-ended drills used to produce a shallow conical or center hole, typically on the end of workpiece to be held between centers before turning in a lathe or cylindrical grinding.

Counterbores, sometimes called spotfacers, create a flat-bottomed cavity at the top of an existing hole so that a bolt, nut, or other part is hidden beneath or sits flush with the top of the hole when installed into it.

Crank handles are designed for applications that involve frequent adjustments. Click the links to find our offer of fixed crank handles, revolving crank handles, folding crank handles styles to fit your handwheel.

Reid Supply provides you with the full range of industrial and machine crank handles.

From metal, steel and plastic, choose the right material and thread size in both metric and inch.

See our Industrial and Machine Crank Handle Guide and download the detailed 28 page PDF Engineer Guide: Knobs, Handles and Handwheels for choosing the right Crank Handle for your needs.

ReidSupply has a wide selection of tools for drilling, cutting, smoothing and deburring holes, and have options ranging from standard drill bit sets to precision reamers. Reid Supply has an impressive selection of drill bits and accessories, such as drill blanks step drills. Browse our section to find drill bits for various metal, wood or plastic materials.

Reid Supply has a range of ball end mills, square end mills, corner radius end mills, roughing end mills and more.

Fixture keys are used to locate jigs and fixtures on slotted machine tool tables and position the part to be machined in one operation. Our selection of fixture keys includes block keys and sine keys.

Ball Gear Lever handles and shafts are made of steel and are ground and polished with a black oxide finish. The T-handle knob is black plastic with a brass insert making these durable levers ideal on machinery applications for changing gears through a pivot point.Oval Knob Gear Lever handles and shafts are made of steel and are ground and polished with a black oxide finish. The oval knob is black plastic with a brass insert for an comfortable grip and aesthetically pleasing finish on machinery applications for changing or shifting gears.Tapered Knob Gear Lever handles and shafts are made of steel and are ground and polished with a black oxide finish. The tapered knob is black plastic with a brass insert for an easy grip and aesthetically pleasing finish on machinery applications for changing or shifting gears.

Plastic Control Hand Wheels with Handles provide a leveraging hand hold even when the machine operator is wearing gloves. The plastic material is durable and resists solvents, oils, grease, and other chemicals.

For metal hand wheels, the most popular are cast iron handwheels for high strength solutions while providing a sturdy hand hold during adjustment. Other materials we carry are: Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Steel.

At Reid Supply we carry the types of handwheels for your application, from two spoke to six spoke wheels, solid and safety clutch variations that work with crank handles, position indicators, levers and knobs.

See our Handwheels Product Guide and download the detailed 10 page PDF Engineer Hand Wheel Guide.

Free-swinging leaf hinges, also known as butt hinges, offer no resistance and consist of two flat plates joined by a pin through a center barrel.

Sometimes referred to as fluted knobs, lobed knobs with 10 lobes bridge a valuable gap between lobed knobs and knurled knobs by bringing wider grips than a typical knurled knob, while increasing the number of lobes over much wider gaps in knobs with fewer lobes.

They are ideal in setups where a "soft" grip is desired for hand cranking on equipment or workpieces.

Not sure whether a knob or handle is appropriate for your setup?

Check out our Engineer Guide to Knobs, Handles, and Handwheels to find the material and style of knob or handle that works best for your project’s specifications.

Adjustable locating screws are used with locating pins to accurately position workpieces in jigs and fixtures.

With springs being such an integral part of power transmission applications, Reid Supply has about every kind of spring: compression springs, die springs, solid springs, drawbar springs, extension springs, torsion springs, etc.

Pull handles are commonly used to open and close a variety of doors and drawers, including those on furniture, machines, and equipment. Options include one-piece handles or multiple-piece assemblies.

Rest buttons support and position workpieces from the bottom or side. Our selection includes circular, press fit, and threaded rest buttons.

Screws are threaded fasteners used to join two or more objects or hold an object in position. We offer a diverse line of screws with imperial or metric threads. Our assortment of cap screws includes standard head, button head, flat head, flange head, and more. We also stock a large selection of captive screws, set screws, shoulder screws, thumb screws, and wing screws.

Socket Mount Leveling Feet with a Metal Swivel Base are a durable solution for mounting machinery or conveyors. These feet have articulating swivel and a hygienic seal that provides a flexible cover over the ball and socket components. The steel insert allows you to make a custom articulating stud and provides solid, cushioned support.Socket Mount Leveling Feet with a Plastic Rigid or Swivel Base adjust to uneven surfaces and level machine tools, electronic racks, and similar applications. The articulating swivel and large diameter pads assure solid support.

Triangular Step Blocks have long angled serrated edges that fit together so the top block is the same height as the work piece to level a set-up clamp. Step blocks are sold in pairs but a single step block can be used with a serrated step clamp.

Our T-handle knobs have steel studs that easily fit into either male- or female-threaded applications, creating an easily gripped knob or handle with an ergonomic design.

The T-handle design provides a strong handhold for quickly adjusting controls or as a kind of lever to open and close equipment.

Shop Reid Select’s complete supply of T knobs online today or call our team to order the specific part you’re looking for.

T-handle knobs can also be used for clamping applications if needed. We carry both inch and metric T-handle knobs in a variety of materials and sizes.

Learn what makes T-handle knobs ideal for certain applications in our article on Knob Materials, Applications, and Types.

Taps are used to cut a thread on the internal surface of a hole, creating the female component of an assembly, such as a nut or socket. We offer an extensive line of high-quality taps that includes the following types: extension, pulley, hand, pipe, spiral flute, spiral point, straight flute, screw thread insert, and thread forming taps.

These check nuts are made of 303 stainless steel or low carbon steel, soft, with a black oxide finish. They can be used in conjunction with many other components such as knurled head screws, torque thumb screws, hand knob assemblies, toggle show clamp assemblies and many other tooling applications.