Forum sponsored by:

Small universal/ball joint

Search for: in Thread Title in

Peter Fishwick 2	19/03/2018 12:06:52
1 forum posts	I'm looking for a small ball joint that I can attach to a flat fixed surface, with the rod attached to the ball so that the rod can move in all directions. The end result is the sort of thing you would have with the aerial of a old style transistor radio. I can find ball joints for attaching to the end of rods to act as linkages, but none which can be attached to a flat surface. Any suggestions?
vintagengineer	19/03/2018 12:55:52
469 forum posts 6 photos	LINK
not done it yet	19/03/2018 15:01:20
7517 forum posts 20 photos	Camera? Dash cam? Sat nav? All, or most, use ball joints.
jimmy b	19/03/2018 15:08:30
857 forum posts 45 photos	Is this the sort of thing you are thinking of? LINK Jim
Mick B1	19/03/2018 15:46:15
2444 forum posts 139 photos	Posted by jimmy b on 19/03/2018 15:08:30: Is this the sort of thing you are thinking of? LINK Jim Thank you for that link. I'd wondered what'd happened to Woodside since the '80s when I last used 'em! :D
Robert Dodds	19/03/2018 18:56:52
324 forum posts 63 photos	Peter, Have a look at this Amazon product with a swivel ball joint. It may be the wrong scale for your application but the principle of a slot down the side of the ball cup to allow the "vice" (or your rod) to lean over should give you the flexibility you seek. 40231901 Aluminum Small Mini Table Clamp Hobby Jewlery Work Swivel 360 Vice I got one out of Aldi some time back and it's useful. Bob D
SteveW	19/03/2018 19:01:58
140 forum posts 11 photos	May be worth looking into the model boat world. Many varieties for a limited angular displacement. Some very simple.
Perko7	20/03/2018 10:47:28
452 forum posts 35 photos	Some camera tripods, the collapsible/compact ones, have a ball joint for the camera mounting plate. Also some go-pro and dashcam mounts.

All Topics | Latest Posts

Please login to post a reply.

Magazine Locator

Want the latest issue of Model Engineer or Model Engineers' Workshop? Use our magazine locator links to find your nearest stockist!

Find Model Engineer & Model Engineers' Workshop

You can unsubscribe at anytime. View our privacy policy at www.mortons.co.uk/privacy

Latest Forum Posts

*Oct 2023: FORUM MIGRATION TIMELINE*
05/10/2023 07:57:11
Making ER11 collet chuck
05/10/2023 07:56:24
What did you do today? 2023
05/10/2023 07:25:01
Orrery
05/10/2023 06:00:41
Wera hand-tools
05/10/2023 05:47:07
New member
05/10/2023 04:40:11
Problems with external pot on at1 vfd
05/10/2023 00:06:32
Drain plug
04/10/2023 23:36:17
digi phase converter for 10 machines.....
04/10/2023 23:13:48
Winter Storage Of Locomotives
04/10/2023 21:02:11
More Latest Posts...
View All Topics

Support Our Partners

Shopping Partners

Subscription Offer

Latest "For Sale" Ads

Reeves** - Rebuilt Royal Scot by Martin Evans
by John Broughton
£300.00
BRITANNIA 5" GAUGE James Perrier
by Jon Seabright 1
£2,500.00
Drill Grinder - for restoration
by Nigel Graham 2
£0.00
WARCO WM18 MILLING MACHINE
by Alex Chudley
£1,200.00
MYFORD SUPER 7 LATHE
by Alex Chudley
£2,000.00
More "For Sale" Ads...

Latest "Wanted" Ads

D1-3 backplate
by Michael Horley
Price Not Specified
fixed steady for a Colchester bantam mark1 800
by George Jervis
Price Not Specified
lbsc pansy
by JACK SIDEBOTHAM
Price Not Specified
Pratt Burnerd multifit chuck key.
by Tim Riome
Price Not Specified
BANDSAW BLADE WELDER
by HUGH
Price Not Specified
More "Wanted" Ads...

Get In Touch!

Do you want to contact the Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop team?

You can contact us by phone, mail or email about the magazines including becoming a contributor, submitting reader's letters or making queries about articles. You can also get in touch about this website, advertising or other general issues.

Click THIS LINK for full contact details.

For subscription issues please see THIS LINK.

Digital Back Issues