Ball And Socket

[richz]

What is the ball and socket joint called that Noga uses on there indicator holders?

 

[Bill Gruby]

Ball and Socket Assembly, read this.

http://www.noga.com/nogaCategories.php?catID=hold

"Billy G"

 

[richz]

How does the locking mechanism work?

 

[Bill Gruby]

Can't answer that one for you, as I don't own a Noga.

"Billy G"

 

[Bill Gruby]

Google -- "How does a Noga Holding System work?" There is a PDF downloadable file there that will help. Have fun.

"Billy G"

 

[kingmt01]

It pushes on wedges. I really don't think I can explain it. You really need a picture to grasp it. But the screwed pushes a cone into a wedge at the end of a roof leading into the next joint. Very clever design.