360 Universal Head

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The 360 Universal Head is part of my post including a tripod base and phone holder. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4785011 The 360 Universal Head can be used for holding a camera or phone holder on any conventional tripod having a 1/4 x 20" thread. The Main Body consists of six parts + one 1/4 x 20 x 1.5" steel bolt and nut. A second 1/4 x 20 x 1" bolt is required for the Knob. Body Ball Sleeve Base Knob Knob Insert 360° HEAD Step 1. The steel bolt is inserted in the printed Ball prior to inserting it in the Body. Pushing the Ball and Bolt assembly to the top of the Body will require a bit of push, as it has to get past the inner retaining ridge. Once the Ball with bolt is positioned, screw the sleeve onto the threaded end of the bolt. Step 2. Push the Base unit into the Body until you feel a slight click, as the small circular ridge registers into the small concentric groove inside the Body. This might go a little easier if you slightly spread the Body open at the gap while pushing the Base into the Body. Step 3. Next insert the 1/4 x 20 x 1" bolt into the Knob, then insert the 1/4 x 20 nut into the Body and screw in the Knob/Bolt assembly. Step 4. (optional) Insert the Knob Insert into the Knob. This is both decorative and also helps to keep the bolt from sliding out of the Knob when it's not screwed into the nut. To make the 360° Universal Head work more smoothly put the ball and bolt assembly into an electric drill and use sandpaper to smooth out the ball, prior to inserting it into the Head. Hardware Bolt - 1/4 x 20 x 1" (Hex Head) Bolt - 1/4 x 20 x 1.5" (Hex Head) The above screws can be obtained from different sources. This source from the USA is from McMaster Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/