A guide to making a decent ball and socket armature on a budget, using common tools and supplies.
Heres the tools and stock list:
Tools
-Safety Glasses
-Ear muffs
-Magnet
-Metal file
-Hammer
-Cordless Drill
-Piers (Standard, Needle nose, Adjustable)
-Drill Press
-150mm Bench Grinder (+Buffing wheel)
-Assorted Drill Bits
-6mm Ball-head bit
-Assorted Allen Keys
-Brazing torch and gas bottle
-Scribe tool
-Permanent Marker (Black)
-Digital caliper
-Assorted Vices
-Dremel tool
-Hack Saw
-Hobby Saw (Metal balde)
-Tap handle
-3mm Tap bit
-Air compressor

Stock
-Brass
-Key Steel (Nickel)
-Steel rod (3mm)
-3mm CS hex head screws
-Silver solder
-Silver Brazing rods
-Flux
-Light oil lube (CRC/RP7) + Paint brush
-6mm Sling shot Balls
-8mm Sling shot balls
-2mm Armature wire