I'll have to give that a try, I guess with a straight hole it would work as well.Bill Shields wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:51 am
This is why, if read fully, I suggested chamfer the hole and press the ball bearing down into the hole ..this deforms the aluminum around the hole and creates surface area contact
It's the opposite, in animation you want to be able to move the joint, I suggested a double bolt because youhobgobbln wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 6:48 am For an animation setup or camera arm like what Rob made I can see how the double bolt would be beneficial. In my head it would let you adjust the grip of each ball separately within reason. For what I'm doing I think I'll stick to a single large bolt in the center with thick plates to make clamping easier since I'll be holding the far end in my other hand. I will give it a try if the single doesn't grab hard enough though.
don't want the work to move once positioned.
In lieu of bolts you could use adjustable handles, no wrench or rachet needed - https://www.mcmaster.com/handles/adjustable-handles-6/