Where could I find a tool with a Metal ball attached to a rod?

Question

We've tried making them, but they don't work as well as we'd like. We basically just need a metal ball between 1-3" in diameter attached to a metal rod about 3/4" or so in diameter.

Does anyone know of a tool like this and/or where we could obtain one?

All help is much appreciated!

Answer 1

Easiest way to do it is with a threaded k**b and a threaded stud.

You can get these on line from McMaster Carr (Link Below)

Look on catalog page 2161 for Metal k**b

and catalog page 3116 for threaded rods.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Go to a store or web site that sell brass bed frames.  They will have replacement 'balls' for the tops of the bed frame and should run less than $10 a pair.  These are threaded or have tightening screws that should allow you to securely attach them to a rod or pole.  

Answer 3

I use a lot of tools but have never come across anything like that. A metal/steel worker would make one for you for dead cheap. What is it for?

Answer 4

sounds like an old sheet metal or glass workers tool. check with glass blowers or sheet metal fabricators

Answer 5

Try your local welder. They should be able to take the 3/4" rod and weld a 2" trailer ball (hitch) to it. The normally come with 3/4" threaded stem.  What you would use it for, I have no Idea!!!

Good Luck!!!