Small universal/ball joint

Small universal/ball joint

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19 March 2018 at 12:06 #25889
Peter Fishwick 2
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19 March 2018 at 12:06 #346711
Peter Fishwick 2
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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?
19 March 2018 at 12:55 #346712
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19 March 2018 at 15:01 #346722
not done it yet
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Camera? Dash cam? Sat nav? All, or most, use ball joints.
19 March 2018 at 15:08 #346725
jimmy b
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Is this the sort of thing you are thinking of?

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19 March 2018 at 15:46 #346727
Mick B1
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Posted by jimmy b on 19/03/2018 15:08:30:

Is this the sort of thing you are thinking of?

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Jim

Thank you for that link. I'd wondered what'd happened to Woodside since the '80s when I last used 'em!

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19 March 2018 at 18:56 #346739
Robert Dodds
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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
19 March 2018 at 19:01 #346743
SteveW
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May be worth looking into the model boat world. Many varieties for a limited angular displacement. Some very simple.
20 March 2018 at 10:47 #346806
Perko7
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Some camera tripods, the collapsible/compact ones, have a ball joint for the camera mounting plate. Also some go-pro and dashcam mounts.
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