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Northwestern Tools

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Reid Supply stocks dozens of Northwestern Tools’ products, including everything from cap screws and lobed knobs to spring plungers and mills. If you’ve got a contract to bid for or need a reliable supplier for your own projects, Reid Supply is here to help you get the reliable, precision parts you need to achieve your goals.

Why Choose Northwestern Tools?

Northwestern specializes in precision products to aid in fastening and securing equipment and positioning workpieces in exactly the right orientation and location for machining and finishing processes. Highly adaptable to your unique application, these screws, clamps, plungers, and accessories come in imperial and metric measurements in all sizes and shapes.

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4 Arm Prong Knobs

Lobed knobs, also called clamping knobs, have a scalloped edge with four grip points to allow for maximum grip and comfort, even while wearing gloves.

These durable lobed knobs are impact- and chemical-resistant and provide a neat appearance for finished applications that require precision adjustments.

Reid Supply has a wide range of 4-lobed knobs, from plastic knobs to stainless steel and iron in a variety of thread sizes and mounting types.

Learn more about what solutions exist for your application in our article on selecting the right knobs and handles.

7 Arm Prong Knobs

Utilizing shallow lobes, 7-arm prong knobs provide grip with both male and female threaded inserts made from high-durability brass or steel.

We carry both inch and metric sizes for hand-turn knobs with 7 lobes with plastic, steel, and other grip materials for compliance with the demands of your unique application.

Learn more about knob and handle materials in our knowledge center, or download our Knobs, Handles and Handwheels Engineer Guide.

Bolts

Bushings are used as spacers between pulleys and gears to prevent damage caused by vibration and dynamic loads. The durable bushing material is corrosion resistant.

Crank Handles

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.

Edge & Toe Clamps

Edge and Toe Clamps provide positive down force while using very little space on a fixture.

End Mills

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

Hand-Retractable Spring Plungers

Our Index Plungers with Lift Ring are supplied with a nickel plated housing and stainless steel pin. The lift ring provides a convenient way to lift the plunger. They are ideal for locating, positioning, indexing and securing.

Knurled Knobs

Knurling comes in a variety of patterns depending on the application of the knobs you need to help clamp or adjust tools across a variety of workspaces.

Knurled knobs in vertical or diamond patterns increase grip ability, which makes it ideal for scenarios where grip may not be guaranteed due to contact with water or lubricants.

There are many types of knobs that use knurling. Explore all your options for materials and types of knobs by downloading our Guide to Knobs and Handles e-book.

Shop industry-leading DimcoGray knurled knobs of all shapes and patterns at Reid Supply.

You can learn more about the types of knurling available across knobs and handles by reading our article on common knurling types.

Lobed Knobs

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.

Machine Screw Jacks & Accessories

Machine screw jacks are height adjustable and used to support elevated areas of a workpiece. We also carry ball-shaped and V-shaped screw jack pads.

Machine Strap Clamps

Plain Grip Machine Strap Clamps reach over the work piece and hold it in place for maximum pressure. These clamps are available machined from solid bar stock or tempered steel with a varnished finish.

Plunger Accessories

Comprised of plunger sleeves, detents, mounting blocks, flanges, washers, installation tools and lock nuts. Compatible with a wide variety of spring loaded devices and tooling components. Ideal for fixtures.

Push Fit Spring Plungers

These fasteners satisfy a broad range of requirements for quick acess, high strength and economical performance. Featuring rivet, weld side mount, snap in and clip on types.

Screws

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.

Set-Up Clamp Kits

The kit is housed in a strong metal holder that can be mounted or can stand on a bench. Kit includes: 6 T-slot nuts, 24 studs, 4 flange nuts, 4 coupling nuts, 12 step blocks, 6 step clamps, 1 T-slot cleaner and 1 metal stand.

Standard Nuts

Reid has a large selection of industrial nuts for all of your fastening needs. Reid offers everything from tooling, allen, button thread, Jam, standard hex, thumb and flange nuts to industrial T-slot and machine screw nuts. Reid offers both imperial and metric nuts in a wide variety of materials including brass, stainless steel and nylon to name a few.

Step Blocks

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.

Threaded Spring Plungers

Used for locating, positioning, indexing and securing. Our Index Plungers allow for rapid adjustments on a variety of platforms, fixtures and tables.Suitable for gym equipment, medical aids, catering equipment, conveyors etc.Comes with Threaded and No Thread Locking Element

V-Blocks

V-Blocks are attachments to grip-master vises to securely hold round or oval shapes. The hardened and ground steel material can be easily attached and adjusted.