Hi Mike,
No problem with the hold. I had hoped the new names were OK since this discussion had been here for a while, but I totally see your point.
I don't like "towball" because it is too restrictive (names original function, not form) now that the new parts are part of a full friction joint system (with the old parts backwards-compatible). I think there are also slight differences between the old and new ball designs but would need to get ahold of the new parts to check.
Let's try to come up with a standard here:
I favour
ball (8LDU) - like in the new parts and probably future remouldings of the older parts
ball (8LDU) no indent - like in the old parts
socket (8LDU) with friction - like in the new parts
socket (8LDU) without friction type X - like in the old parts (there are several varieties) and possibly future parts
I plan to start working on the older parts soon but hope other people will jump on them too.
Tim
No problem with the hold. I had hoped the new names were OK since this discussion had been here for a while, but I totally see your point.
I don't like "towball" because it is too restrictive (names original function, not form) now that the new parts are part of a full friction joint system (with the old parts backwards-compatible). I think there are also slight differences between the old and new ball designs but would need to get ahold of the new parts to check.
Let's try to come up with a standard here:
I favour
ball (8LDU) - like in the new parts and probably future remouldings of the older parts
ball (8LDU) no indent - like in the old parts
socket (8LDU) with friction - like in the new parts
socket (8LDU) without friction type X - like in the old parts (there are several varieties) and possibly future parts
I plan to start working on the older parts soon but hope other people will jump on them too.
Tim