Have you ever seen something like this?

[Barry Jenicek]

Any idea where I can purchase this?

Pic A & B are the same thing. The A part connects (mates) to the C part. As you can see, each have screw holes so the pieces can be anchored to a substrate.

Part A has TWO cylindrical parts that have Spring-Loaded Ball Bearings in each.

Pic C (I’ll call it the “Receiving” unit) shows the other half of the item. (The pic shows it recessed into the substrate) If you look hard, you can see that the receiving unit is tapered. It is wide at the top and tapers inwardly toward the bottom.

The idea is, when the top part (A) engages the bottom part (C), the spring-loaded bearings will contract and, as they mate together, the bearings will “hug” around the tapered receiving unit.

Does anyone know where I can purchase these??
Any ideas as to what to call this type of hardware so I can do a Google Search??

Thanks

Barry
Signs by Unique



Make sense???



Does Outwater carry this item? OR do you have something that is comparable? If not, can you give me a few other ideas where I could purchase them?



Thanks for you time



Barry Jenicek

Signs by Unique

 

[Shadowglen]

http://topcent.en.alibaba.com/produ...ass_b_font_magnetic_font_b_latch_b_font_.html

 

[Shadowglen]

http://blog.guden.com/?p=535

http://www.hillarysboatshop.com.au/home.php?cat=388

hope this helps more.

 

[J Hill Designs]

http://www.handlesets.com/deltana-b...id-brass-ball-tension-catch-1-8-x-0-3/p577721

 

[Barry Jenicek]

You Da Guys

Wow

I had no idea where to look for these. THANKS A LOT !!!!

Barry

 

[bleeth]

Rockler Woodworking has a store in St. Louis. They have them in stock in several sizes

 

[bleeth]

BTW-One name for them is brass double ball catch.

 

[signage]

For the OP what are these used on, would like to see a photo.

 

[bleeth]

Typically used as a cabinet catch in conjuction with traditional hinges that don't self close.

 

[signage]

Typically used as a cabinet catch in conjuction with traditional hinges that don't self close.

I know that, I am curious how it is being used in the sign industry.

 

[MikePatterson]

BTW-One name for them is brass double ball catch.

That is what I call my wife. hehehehe