Where to buy ball joints and similar?

[Cyberloader]

I have been trying to find a supplier of ball joints / universal joints etc., but with surprising little luck. Any suggestions?

[MannequinFan]

Hi Cyberloader,

McMaster Carr is a good source - although I've never really ordered anything from them as yet.
I use their site all the time to download CAD files for screws and various hardware items.
https://www.mcmaster.com/#end-links/=17jdemm
https://www.mcmaster.com/#u-joints/=17jdhqe

Dragon Plate has some nice hinge type connectors that could be used with PVC pipe or carbon fiber tubes.
https://dragonplate.com/ecart/categories.asp?cID=187

[rubherkitty]

Good stuff MF

Faucet swivel joints and swivel casters have been mentioned for making various joints.

You also have to consider whether you want a joint free swivel or tension adjustable.

[r363b]

may not be exactly what you are looking for .. but, posting just in case

Check out this DIY PVC skeleton frame making video .. a very good way to make articulating
human joints (ball joints)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WAaiOVWrAI

Hand/finger joints.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu5DI2MVwMM

[MannequinFan]

may not be exactly what you are looking for .. but, posting just in case

Check out this DIY PVC skeleton frame making video .. a very good way to make articulating
human joints (ball joints)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WAaiOVWrAI

Hand/finger joints.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu5DI2MVwMM

Hehe, that was a pretty brilliant use of a golf ball!
Thanks for posting r363b!

[BigBurrito]

Saw that vid, and made a neck joint thats holding up great, now will redo the rest of them in my current doll build. Have a friend that works at the local golf course and he gets my balls for me