Ball & Socket (locking Type) Source? Plasma Torch Plate Diy

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I'm going to offer that I know this is probably not something I should do, but I want to experiment and play with Fire ;-)

I wish to mount my new plasma Machine Torch 30mm dia round by say 300mm long (OMG- I just went metric! Whoot! )
Mounting will be onto a 4" x 8" long aluminum plate. Since I often wished I could 'tilt' the plasma tip to other angles on my old setup I thought I would make my own inexpensive POC torch holder setup to swap in/out as needed when this need arises.

The problem: Ball/Socket fasteners that lock! I've been surfing up a storm. They must be out there. Thoughts and suggestions welcome! This just seemed like a fun way to go on what I thought would be a quick & flexible solution.

What I want but in the UK and a bit out of reach. Doable thought.
http://www.springfixlinkages.com/en...-joints/lockable-ball-and-socket-joints/r3540

Too small (I think).
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MM01

rubber ball setup at 1.5" ball.
http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-200-1U
http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-202U-153
tilting plasma head1.JPG

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I'm going to offer that I know this is probably not something I should do, but I want to experiment and play with Fire ;-)

I wish to mount my new plasma Machine Torch 30mm dia round by say 300mm long (OMG- I just went metric! Whoot! )
Mounting will be onto a 4" x 8" long aluminum plate. Since I often wished I could 'tilt' the plasma tip to other angles on my old setup I thought I would make my own inexpensive POC torch holder setup to swap in/out as needed when this need arises.

The problem: Ball/Socket fasteners that lock! I've been surfing up a storm. They must be out there. Thoughts and suggestions welcome! This just seemed like a fun way to go on what I thought would be a quick & flexible solution.

What I want but in the UK and a bit out of reach. Doable thought.
http://www.springfixlinkages.com/en...-joints/lockable-ball-and-socket-joints/r3540

Too small (I think).
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MM01

rubber ball setup at 1.5" ball.
http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-200-1U
http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-202U-153
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Some thoughts: I have used the Ram B -202 (1") ball mount for a GPS on my fishing boat and a dash mount in my van. An issue may be their construction, The ball is rubber coated over aluminum. The clamp is aluminum with a plastic knob. You may have some deterioration from heat. Aside from that, the 1" ball holds well and there are a variety of mounting options.
 
Awesome to hear!!!! And it does not seem very expensive. I'll give it a go! So appreciate the feedback from ya'll! Gorgeous and Sunny 61' here in MI.
TGIS Thank goodness it's Spring!
 
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