Where to get a new red Dorian QCTP lever ball?

DFWKen

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I bought a used Dorian BXA QCTP. It works well, but the red ball on the lever is kind of chewed up. I've researched the entire Internet looking for a replacement. Dorian said that they cannot sell me one direct; must go through a dealer. So I've contacted 2 dealers that have both brushed me off. I can understand that, they probably don't stock and it's more of a hassle to them than it's worth.

I found McMasters has suitable red phenolic balls, but only in quantities of 5 plus shipping. They're cheap enough at less than $5 each; but I don't have 4 friends that need balls.

Anyone know where I can buy a nice shiny new red 1-3/8" red ball with half by 20 threads?
 
I purchase all my knobs from Mcmaster or previously Enco.

Better off buying from Mcmaster, not sure which knob you were looking at but you can buy just 1. You'll pay much more for just 1 on Amazon or ebay.

If you have a MSC close by you can walk in to purchase & pay no shipping. They have their house brand Gibraltar phenolic ball for $2 in red or $1 for black.

Just an FYI if it matters to you, all the red phenolic balls I ever purchased were all a darker red than the one that comes on the Dorian. They're actually pretty close to the red that is on the tool post body.
 
https://www.mcmaster.com/#6146K24
$3.32
The freight will cost more than that...
They do not disclose the freight cost, but state that applicable freight costs will be added. Don't know how much they might charge, but ordered anyway. I'm tired of searching. They did allow purchase of just ONE. The listings I found at McMasters said minimum of five. Guess I was looking in all the wrong places. :distracted:

Thanks.
 
Don't know how much they might charge, but ordered anyway.
That is the main reason I rarely order from McMaster Carr. However, their freight charges are not exorbitant, they ship quickly, and have good quality products. Many people, here and elsewhere, use McMaster Carr as their primary source of supply. Overall, I think their prices are a bit high, but the selection is very good.
 
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